Profile

Earthed architecture is practice dedicated to creating spaces that are environmentally responsible, deeply thoughtful, and beautifully modest. Our work is grounded in a commitment to responsible design choices; not as an aesthetic choice, but as an ethical approach to design and construction.

We believe that good architecture grows from an understanding of people and place. Each project is shaped through close collaboration with our clients, whose values and aspirations guide the design journey from concept to completion.

Our designs seek simplicity, honesty, and a quiet sense of purpose… spaces that enrich daily life, respect the landscape, and endure over time.

Driven by a deep curiosity for design and a constant pursuit of improvement, we approach each project as an opportunity for discovery. Our architecture is grounded in critical fundamentals; passive light, natural ventilation, and functional clarity. Through simple, thoughtful systems, we create buildings that are extensions of their natural setting.

We believe there is beauty in imperfection. Our designs embrace robustness and restraint, finding intrigue in less convenient moments and elegance in the essential. Above all, our process is guided by place… the site dictates the design.

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Douglas McNamara | Ms arch. Bch Des.

NSWARB 9599_Principal Architect

Registered class 2 Design Practitioner DEP0003752

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Studio

Earthed Architecture is a collaborative and transparent design studio founded by the director Douglas McNamara in 2016 after almost a decade of working in other well regarded architecture practices throughout Sydney.

We provide a complete end-to-end project service — from feasibility and concept development through to the completion of construction. Our approach removes guesswork, brings clarity, and proactively resolves the challenges that inevitably arise throughout the design and construction phases.

Our fees are tailored to the scope and scale of each project, reflecting factors such as complexity, project type, and the level of service required.

As a NSW registered architect and Class 2 Building Practitioner, we are qualified to deliver projects of all scales across Australia.

We collaborate with a select network of like-minded industry professionals throughout every stage of our projects. These trusted individuals and organisations form a valuable extension of our service offering and are instrumental to our continued success.