mcmahon and nerlich
Our Work
mcahon & nerlich is a South Melbourne-based studio whose architecture and interiors are consistently celebrated for their clarity and craftsmanship. With over five decades of combined experience, Kate McMahon and Rob Nerlich lead a multidisciplinary team creating spaces that endure, whether for living, working, learning, or gathering
We work with you in a unique way, collaborating with each client to produce a body of work that is a reflection of the relationship between architect, client and place, of making meaning and memory, and of sustainability.
We are design holistic, and our artistic intention extends to furniture design, selections and bespoke design commissions.
What We Do
Together with a multidisciplinary team, we design architecture and interiors that are approachable, beautiful, and memorable.
Kate and Rob are deeply committed to the value of good design. Their award-winning work is recognised by their role as educators, teaching design at the University of Melbourne.
Every project is personal: they remain hands-on throughout, ensuring clients benefit directly from their creativity and design philosophy. No two projects are alike, yet a sculptural sensitivity to form, space, and place is the thread that defines their practice.
About Us
mcmahon and nerlich established full-time in 2013 with a focus on finely crafted residential and commercial projects. Directors Rob Nerlich and Kate McMahon and team weave together influences from built environment, architectural urbanism and design theory perspectives. We think differently about design, and are recognised for our design excellence.
How We Work
At macmahon & nerlich, success doesn’t start with awards, it’s rooted in exceptional design thinking, collaborative client relationships, and a commitment to places and people. Our work, ranging across residential, hospitality, workplace, and urban desig, is designed to both reflect contemporary living and anticipate future ways of inhabiting space. We welcome you to contact us and become part of our practice journey.
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“CREATIVITY IS A WILD MIND AND A DISCIPLINED EYE.”