Hi, We’re Steele Studios
Steele Studios specialises in modern residential architecture across Melbourne, throughout country Victoria and interstate. We kick butt at renovations, extensions and new builds, (especially in tight spaces).
Our modern designs are a nod to Australian culture, respect for nature and love of Ram Dass musings. Whether that’s the bustling city, the solitude of the forest or rugged and wild coastline, our approach to architecture is to simply focus on connecting people to place.
Working with Steele studios
Deciding to tackle your new-build project or renovation is one of those “Oh-Boy” decisions (both financially and emotionally) and knowing where to begin can be a brain-overload. Our transparent and honest approach takes away your overwhelm because it is our job (and we’re damn good at it). Each project is a highly-personal response to your dream design.
We want to listen to understand your problem - tell us and show us what makes you tick and what turns you off. We relish in uncovering the narratives and stories of your family and surroundings. Once we understand the cultural and social context, we can craft a home to tailor your lifestyle.
"I don't really believe anything I say. Because the nature of my work concerns the spaces between the words, rather than the words themselves."
/ Ram Dass /
Meet Clinton Steele
Clinton Steele (M.Arch) grew up chasing wildlife amongst the gum trees in the Dandenongs. Being brought up in the Australian bush, Clint’s of-the-earth upbringing has melded over time with modern Australian sensibilities and way of life.
He left behind the more bureaucratic, sometimes cumbersome elements of larger Melbourne-based practices which launched him as an architect. Through the experience, he gained solid grounding, a wicked sense of humour along with confidence and ambition to set up on his own.
Clint draws his inspiration from the curiosity of the every day, endlessly questioning how and why rather than what, delivering richer, deeper outcomes. He revels in finding the intersection of subtle beauty and functionality of everyday spaces and views his architecture as an extension of nature.
Clint has a real knack for good design that comes from listening to the small, considered moments that make every day special. Architecture is responsive and reflective of place and he can quickly sketch out details and see possibilities that the common eye overlook.
You know exactly what you're getting when you work with him. He is straightforward, very open, and absolutely on your side.
Our Values
TRANSPARENCY
We practice openly, not only through our design process but also through our personal mindset. We share our minds and communicate transparently even if that means challenging others.
HONESTY
Honesty is valued in every communication and transaction between clients and co-workers. It starts by being honest with ourselves, how we work and how we relate to clients.
RESPONSIBILITY
We have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity throughout our approach to design in regards to budgets, resources, how a space functions and value towards the currency of time. We practice personal responsibility in how we engage in conversation and how we manage the design process.
We dig deep. We listen intently. Life's too short for boring spaces.
Get in touch.
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