A residence woven with a personal narrative inspires a sense of belonging and welcoming warmth. 

Celebrating individuality, I create beautiful, emotive spaces that complement and elevate daily life. Magic happens when a deep connection is cultivated between my clients, their homes and our natural landscape.

Philosophy

Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, I am inspired by nature’s raw beauty. 

Pared-back simplicity runs through my work, with a focus on natural light, clean lines, and high-quality materials. My goal is to always tread lightly on the natural world and harness its positive impact on our well-being. 

Sustainability and supporting local businesses and artisans are core to how I operate professionally and personally. My projects incorporate custom handcrafted elements and ethically sourced materials with low embodied energy and low toxins, creating healthier internal environments with character, depth and longevity.

Beyond this foundational ethos, I meticulously shape each architectural outcome to my client’s specific needs, experiences, and aesthetic preferences. 

Put simply, it's about creating feel-good homes that harmonise with the homeowners and the wider environment.

Brianna Swan
Bachelor of Science + Architecture

Creative expression has long been a source of joy for me. I spent my childhood drawing, painting, building sandcastles and exploring Australia’s spectacular backyard- the bush and the beach. After graduating from Sydney University with a B(Sc) Architecture in 2005 and working in residential and commercial practices for several years, I travelled overseas to experience a new way of life in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Seeing the world through my architecturally trained eye fed my fascination with the immense diversity of how people live and shape their private spaces.

During that time, I learned that the little moments and simple pleasures make a house a home. Every interaction with a home’s design influences how you feel, from the touch of a door handle to how the afternoon sun hits your favourite reading spot. Now, as a mother of three young girls, I also innately understand and appreciate the value of elegant functionality and graceful, generous spaces that evolve and flex with a growing family or intergenerational household.

Approach

I approach each project - whether a new build, alteration or addition - with openness and curiosity, taking the time to listen, observe and connect. Distilling the details and feeding them back, collaborating every step of the way, I merge the many layers that make up a family or individual, from their cultural heritage and cherished memories to their morning schedule and preferred entertaining style.

Everything I do is grounded in meaning and designed with feeling.

I deliver bespoke, timeless spaces that honour architectural principles and speak directly to my clients’ personality and lifestyle, reflecting their very essence and bringing beauty and ease to daily moments, large and small. 

I am so grateful to contribute to the texture of people’s lives in such a salient way.

Recent Work

Wyndora Project

Client Love


  • "Working with Brianna to bring our dream family home to life was an extraordinary experience. Brianna designed a residence that is truly breathtaking—a harmonious blend of minimalist elegance, a pared-back simplicity combined with raw materials, clean lines, and an incredible attention to detail. Brianna’s design exudes a timeless charm, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Every corner in our home feels purposeful, thoughtfully reflecting our lifestyle, cultural background, and individuality. What was impressive was Brianna's ability to balance aesthetics with functionality while maintaining a sense of simplicity and playfulness; each line and detail has a purpose, creating a home that is not only visually stunning but also feels deeply personal and perfectly suited to our family and lifestyle.”

    SOPHIA, WYNDORA PROJECT

  • "Brianna is a very thoughtful, passionate and patient architect who listened to everything we put forward. She has an original design that is unique to Brianna and great attention to detail. From the very beginning, right through to the end, Brianna made the process so easy for us who lacked home building knowledge. We provided a Pinterest board of photos, and she came back with a design that we immediately loved. We didn’t change a thing! Brianna liaised with the builders on a weekly basis ensuring the project was going to plan and as per the design. Brianna was so professional and overall, just the nicest person to deal with and get to know. You can tell she loves what she does! We can't imagine a better or more talented person to work with when designing your home."

    RHIANNON, TANGO PROJECT

  • "Brianna’s passion for design is evident in every aspect of the process, providing us with the confidence to create a home that truly fits our family’s needs. Her dedication was unwavering, maintaining a strong connection to the project from start to finish. She worked closely with the trades to ensure that the build was executed to perfection, making sure every detail was completed to the highest standard. We felt supported and guided throughout, and the final result is a testament to Brianna's commitment to excellence.”

    MATT, ETTALONG RESIDENCE

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