Ella Leoncio studied at the University of Melbourne and is now a principal at Chamberlain Architects. She is also a freelance writer and author of the blog Pages from my Moleskine.
Ella Leoncio's Latest contributions
Northcote House by MA and Co Architects
Underpinned by a thoughtful balance of pragmatism and craft, this simple but spatially intriguing terrace adaptation responds to the needs of intergenerational living.
Box Hill North Primary School by Sibling Architecture
Reflecting its residential context, this junior learning hub by Sibling Architecture uses colour and form to meet the needs of those in their first years at school.
Monty Sibbel by Nuud Studio
A deft revival of a 1970s project home respects the scale and materiality of the original house, impelled by Sibbel Builders’ underlying ethos of sensitive homes that do more with less.
Fitzroy North Renovation by Therefore
A systematic approach to renovations at this terrace house in Melbourne’s inner-north yields a rational yet flexible design that supports playful family living.
House on a Lane by Rob Kennon Architects
Unostentatious but meticulously considered, this Melbourne home is an evolved response to an all-too-familiar brief: juggling heritage constraints and limited space with the demands of family life.
Finding serenity: Beaumaris Residence
Encapsulating minimalism as a holistic way of living, this house provides a counterpoint to its context and embodies a myriad of simple measures that make a healthy home.
Transgenerational living: Thornbury Townhouses
Behind what appears to be a single house in suburban Melbourne, two homes offer enough flexibility for both households to enjoy their different stages of life.
Domestic joy: Harry House
Wrapped in charred timber cladding and hugged tightly by a lush suburban garden, this discreet addition to an inner Melbourne cottage expertly balances function and folly.
Raw and tactile: Seen Skin
Melbourne design studio Golden has taken Seen Skin’s confident approach to skincare and translated it into a spatial experience rich in texture and tactility.
Volume and drama: White House
This crisp addition to a Federation home exuberantly manoeuvres light, space and monochrome materials to masterfully meet the brief.