Specialists in Apartment & Townhouse Renovations

What I Believe

I believe good design starts with people.

The most successful projects are not necessarily the largest or most expensive. They are the ones that respond to the way people actually live.

Throughout my career, I have been drawn to human-centred design principles and the idea that architecture should operate at a human scale. Homes should support connection, wellbeing, privacy, adaptability and everyday living. They should feel intuitive, comfortable and capable of evolving alongside the people who live within them.

I also believe some of Sydney's most important housing opportunities already exist within our established suburbs.

In addition to apartment and townhouse renovations, I advise clients, owners corporations and development teams on airspace developments and rooftop housing opportunities above existing apartment blocks. By building on existing infrastructure and underutilised spaces, these projects can create new homes, generate value for existing owners and contribute to increasing housing supply within established communities.

This work has become an increasingly important part of my practice and reflects my belief that architects have a responsibility not only to improve individual homes, but also to contribute to the future of housing in our cities. My work increasingly explores how existing apartment buildings can evolve through intelligent densification, adaptive reuse and building-on-top-of-existing-apartment-block strategies.

Meet Linette

My love of architecture started long before I became an architect.

Growing up in Montreal, my father would often take me on drives through different neighbourhoods, pointing out homes and discussing what made them special. I became fascinated by the way people live and how thoughtful design could influence the way we experience home.

Today, I'm a registered architect and Class 2 Design Practitioner specialising in apartment and townhouse renovations across Sydney.

For more than 15 years, I've worked in residential architecture across boutique, large-scale and complex multi-residential projects. During my time at Mirvac, I worked on award-winning residential developments and was part of the innovation team responsible for launching Australia's first urban carpark farm - an experience that reinforced my passion for rethinking how we use existing buildings and urban spaces.

Over the years, I found myself increasingly drawn to apartment living and the unique opportunities it presents. While many people see limitations, I see untapped potential. Whether it's an apartment renovation, apartment amalgamation, townhouse upgrade, balcony enclosure or rooftop opportunity, thoughtful design can dramatically improve the way people live while adding long-term value.

Today, my practice focuses exclusively on apartment and townhouse living, helping homeowners navigate design, strata approvals, planning requirements and construction with confidence.

Experience & Industry Contribution

Alongside practice, I contribute to the next generation of designers through teaching and mentoring. I have taught architecture and design-related subjects at the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney, including Design Thinking, Experience Design and Designing for the Digital Revolution.

I am regularly invited to contribute to industry discussions around housing, apartment design and the future of urban living, particularly in relation to Sydney's housing challenges and the evolution of higher-density communities. My work and perspective have been featured in Forbes Magazine and other industry publications.

Credentials

• Registered NSW Architect 10082

• Registered Class 2 Design Practitioner DEP0002649

• 15+ Years Residential Architecture Experience

• Former Mirvac Multi-Residential Architect

• University Educator & Mentor

• Featured in Forbes Magazine

• Award Winner in NSW Apartment Excellence Awards and Finalist in Local Business Awards

• Industry Speaker on Housing, Density & Apartment Living

Beyond Architecture

Outside of practice, I'm a wife, mother of three boys, community advocate and passionate believer in the power of good design to improve everyday life.

Whether I'm helping a couple downsize/rightsize, combining two apartments into a forever home, or advising on opportunities to build new homes above existing apartment buildings, my goal remains the same:

To create places that support the next chapter of people's lives in a way that reflects how people actually live.