Studio
Established in 2006 by co-directors Darrin Albert and Andrew Brown, SKETCH is a passionate collective committed to crafting thoughtful, purposeful residential design. Our diverse portfolio includes everything from small renovations and large-scale additions to new homes and multi-residential developments – each one driven by collaboration, creativity and a deep respect for site and context.
MATERIALS ROOM
A standout feature of our studio is our purpose-built Materials Room – a dedicated space designed for hands-on client collaboration. It’s where our interior designers meet with clients to explore and select materials, fixtures and finishes in an environment tailored to creative decision-making.
The room houses a carefully curated, ever-evolving library of samples from trusted suppliers. Materials are displayed on walls and organised in custom drawers, making it easy to compare options side by side.
Whether you're building your palette from scratch or refining the details, the ability to see, touch and discuss materials in person brings clarity and inspiration to the process.
Clients often tell us how helpful and enjoyable this space is. For us, it’s an essential part of delivering interiors that feel cohesive, considered and uniquely yours.
OUR TEAM
DARRIN ALBERT
Principal Director
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Darrin is the founding director of SKETCH and brings over 25 years of professional experience to the group. His key role is to maintain the company’s vision and work closely with the team.
Darrin has guided the steady growth of the practice through his passion for design, business and respect for the people surrounding him. He has a thorough knowledge of the building industry and is a registered building practitioner with the Victorian Building Authority.
Darrin is highly involved with our clients at briefing stage and has developed the company’s design and procedural standards. He is responsible for quality assurance to provide certainty around project outcomes.
Outside of his business commitments, Darrin enjoys spending time with family, travelling and embracing all things sport.
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Andrew is the Co-Founder and Principal Director of SKETCH, working closely with clients, major stakeholders and the design team to ensure each project is guided by clear vision and strong leadership. He oversees the operational management of the studio, providing direction that supports both the creative process and the company’s long-term goals.
Andrew is deeply committed to fostering collaborative relationships with clients. By listening, sharing ideas and tailoring the design process to each project’s purpose, he helps create outcomes that are both functional and inspiring. His considered approach, industry knowledge and creative insight guide clients from concept to completion - often opening the door to possibilities not previously explored.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, playing golf and supporting his beloved Hawthorn Football Club.
MARLENE MUIR
Senior Associate
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Joining SKETCH in 2008, Marlene plays an integral role as Senior Associate, overseeing Town Planning and other authority approvals. With in-depth knowledge of council and building permit processes, she provides strong leadership and clear direction across the team.
Highly organised and a skilled communicator, Marlene collaborates across departments and works closely with clients to achieve the best outcomes.
Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her pets and spending time in the garden.
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Jessica has been with SKETCH since 2009 and brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to the group. As a Senior Associate, she leads our construction documentation team and plays a key role in managing project flow to ensure smooth, timely delivery.
Known for her technical expertise and attention to detail, Jessica works closely with internal teams to produce clear, accurate documentation.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and getting out into nature.
JESSICA SHEGOG
Senior Associate
LAURINE ENGOULEVENT
Studio Manager
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With over 10 years of experience in administration and team coordination, Laurine is a highly organised and proactive Office Manager who plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the studio. She is known for implementing efficient systems, managing complex schedules and fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture. Laurine’s practical, solutions-focused approach ensures the team is always well-supported.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing badminton, exploring Melbourne’s vibrant food scene, watching a good movie and expressing her creativity through sewing and crafts.
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Sam is a Design Manager at SKETCH, bringing extensive expertise in residential architecture and design. With a particular passion for heritage projects and mid-century inspired alterations and additions, his work reflects a deep appreciation for coastal and contextual design - an influence rooted in his upbringing and now woven throughout his design language.
Known for his client-focused approach, Sam leads individually managed projects from concept to completion, guiding clients through a collaborative and highly personalised design process. He also oversees cross-disciplinary teams across architecture and interiors, ensuring cohesive, design-led outcomes.
Sam’s work has been recognised with multiple industry honours, a testament to his creative vision and meticulous attention to detail.
When not immersed in design, Sam can often be found travelling, relaxing by the beach or enjoying a winery with friends and family.
SAM PORTMAN
Design Manager
CEMAL BUDAK
Project Coordinator
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Cemal brings to SKETCH a wealth of knowledge with over a decade of experience in the residential construction and design industries. After working on high-end properties in the construction sector, he transitioned into architectural design, where he discovered a passion for project planning.
Drawing on his previous roles in project management and design, Cemal has developed a deep understanding of building and town planning codes and regulations. Known for his strong communication skills, he is responsible for preparing and managing council applications, ensuring the process runs efficiently and smoothly.
Outside the office, when he’s not securing permits for our clients, Cemal is a car enthusiast exploring Victoria’s best driving roads, a Formula 1 fanatic, and an aspiring coffee connoisseur.
SHAE LAIDLAW
Project Designer
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Shae has been a valued member of the SKETCH team since 2018, bringing her expertise and refined design sensibility to a wide range of projects. She is passionate about creating architecture that is timeless and minimal, with an emphasis on thoughtful detail and enduring quality
Beyond her professional work, Shae is a devoted mother and enjoys spending time with her family.
ZAC MALONE
Project Designer
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Zac is an architectural designer at SKETCH with a strong appreciation for the challenges and opportunities of heritage alterations and small, complex sites.
With a solid foundation in both design and construction, he thrives on unlocking the potential of constrained spaces through creative, context-sensitive solutions. Passionate about preserving character while introducing thoughtful contemporary interventions, Zac plays a key role in delivering refined and responsive design outcomes across a wide range of scales and typologies.
Outside the studio, you’ll most likely find him on the golf course or in the gym, staying active and keeping a clear mind for the work ahead.
MITRA ASADI
Project Designer
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Mitra is a Project Designer at SKETCH with over ten years of experience in architecture and interior design. Drawing on diverse commercial and residential work, she creates spaces where form, function and everyday experience align seamlessly.
Guided by both creativity and practical, detail-driven thinking, Mitra leads clients through a clear, collaborative design process. She ensures each project reflects their lifestyle and ambitions while balancing design intent with real-world constraints.
Recognised for her meticulous eye, calm communication and ability to translate ideas into refined spatial solutions, she is dedicated to crafting environments that feel personal and purposeful.
Outside the studio, she enjoys painting, reading and exploring new cafés.
SARAH PHELPS
Interior Designer
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Sarah brings a wealth of experience in high-end residential interior design. Her work balances a considered, architectural eye with an easy warmth - shaped by her Brisbane roots and a love of spaces that feel both refined and relaxed.
Collaborative by nature, Sarah’s process is driven by curiosity, respect for detail and a belief that homes should evolve with the people who live in them.
Outside of work, you’ll likely find her tracking down the city’s best pastries, wandering markets or unwinding with a good book in hand.
EVIE HUNTER
Interior Designer
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Evie brings a warm, textural approach to her work at SKETCH, creating interiors that feel both refined and deeply personal. She is drawn to natural materials and layered finishes, creating spaces that are elevated yet inviting. Guided by the belief that great design should be lived in, not just looked at. Her approach to her work is both intuitive and collaborative, with a strong focus on how texture, tone, and flow can transform the feel of a home.
Outside the studio, Evie finds balance through running and movement, enjoys time with her two cheeky Boston Terriers, and loves getting creative in the kitchen whenever she can.
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Georgia brings a thoughtful, material-driven approach to SKETCH, shaped by an enduring fascination with how we inhabit space. With experience across high-end residential and commercial design, she creates interiors that balance functionality, tactility, and a quietly expressive aesthetic.
With a passion for texture and detail, Georgia believes some of the best design ideas emerge from the unexpected—those happy accidents that often lead a project in its most interesting direction.
Her approach is intuitive, considered, and grounded in a love of materials that tell a story.
Outside the studio, she finds inspiration in exploring new places, is a sweet treat enthusiast, and enjoys taking the road less travelled whenever she can.
GEORGIA CAMPBELL
Interior Designer
BROOKE JOHNSON
Interior Designer
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With extensive experience spanning residential, commercial, hospitality and retail design, Brooke brings an energetic and down-to-earth approach to every project. Her work strikes a balance between creativity and care – combining holistic thinking, thoughtful detailing, and a genuine love of collaboration.
She infuses a sense of fun into the design process, building authentic relationships with clients and crafting interiors that feel functional, charismatic and deeply considered.
Beyond the studio, Brooke teaches Reformer Pilates and explores her creativity through dance, painting and pottery. A passionate traveller, she has visited more than 40 countries (and counting), continually drawing inspiration from the people, cultures and places she encounters along the way.
CARISSA ORZLOWSKI
Interiors Draftsperson
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Carissa is a quiet achiever who plays an integral role at SKETCH as an Interior Draftsperson. With qualifications in both Interior Design and Decoration, she brings a strong design sensibility and technical drafting expertise, including prior experience in staircase design and detailing. She is highly organised and very detail-oriented.
Outside of her work commitments, Carissa enjoys relaxing and spending time with her family.
STEPHANIE SONG
Senior Draftsperson
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A valued member of the SKETCH team since 2016, Steph is an accomplished architectural draftsperson recognised for her keen eye for detail, warm and approachable nature and passion for producing clear, precise working drawings. She works on a diverse range of projects, from complex alterations and additions to detailed new homes.
With extensive experience collaborating closely with builders, Steph works seamlessly across all departments to transform concepts into reality. Her strong presentation and organisational skills allow her to balance creativity with efficiency, ensuring each project reflects the unique vision of its client.
Outside of work, Steph enjoys relaxing evenings watching horror films and crime dramas, experimenting in the kitchen, travelling and exploring her love of crafts.
ETHAN ZHONG
Senior Draftsperson
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With over a decade of industry experience, Ethan brings a deep focus on construction drawings - valuing precision, detail and buildability. He has a sharp eye for small-space planning and thrives on solving practical challenges with clear, considered solutions.
Ethan values clarity and thorough documentation, especially on long or complex projects where accuracy matters most.
Even outside work hours, design problems tend to linger in his mind – a reflection of his genuine passion for the craft.
LYNDON FUDA
Senior Draftsperson
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Closing in on a decade of experience in the design and delivery of residential and commercial projects, Lyndon brings a sharp eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset to every project. He approaches each challenge with a balanced blend of creativity and practicality, always striving for outcomes that feel both inspired and highly functional.
A strong advocate of collaboration, Lyndon values open communication and shared ideas, recognizing that the best results come from a collective approach. His diverse portfolio spans multi-residential, heritage, bespoke new homes and commercial developments, each shaped through thoughtful consideration and tailored to the client’s needs.
Outside the studio, Lyndon maintains an active lifestyle, often found on the golf course or catching up with friends.
RYAN GARRAWAY
Senior Draftsperson
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Joining SKETCH in 2009, Ryan is our most senior Architectural Draftsperson, bringing a meticulous, detail-oriented eye to every project and ensuring technical accuracy and design quality are always at the forefront.
Driven by curiosity and craftsmanship, he is committed to producing thorough, highly considered documentation with a strong focus on buildability. A loyal member of the SKETCH team, Ryan has grown alongside the practice, contributing to and embracing its evolving vision.
Outside the studio, he can often be found on the golf course or enjoying quality time with his loved ones.
GEORGE TANOUDIS
Senior Draftsperson
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Joining SKETCH as an experienced architectural draftsperson in 2021, George is a dedicated and detail-focused member of our construction documentation team. He brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to every project, underpinned by a strong knowledge of building regulations, compliance and construction methods.
George’s expertise enables him to produce precise and comprehensive drawings that support and enhance each project’s design intent. He works closely with our design team, builders, developers and consultants to ensure that the client’s vision is realised on time and within budget. Whether working on alterations and additions, bespoke new homes or multi-unit developments, George is recognised for his problem-solving skills, technical accuracy and commitment to delivering outcomes that balance aesthetics, functionality and feasibility.
When not focused on the task at hand, George enjoys celebrating his Greek culture, spending time with his family and cheering on the Richmond Football Club.
JOHN ESTUPIN
Draftsperson
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John plays an integral role at SKETCH as an architectural draftsperson and Revit technician, working at the intersection of precision and innovation.
With deep expertise in BIM workflows, he develops streamlined Revit content, manages template systems and supports the training of our documentation team to work smarter and faster. His approach is equal parts technical and strategic, grounded in the belief that well-built tools empower better architecture.
Away from the desk, John is a long-distance runner and unapologetic fan of zombie-apocalypse dramas - drawn to the quiet thrill of endurance, both real and imagined.
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Krystal is an Architectural Draftsperson at SKETCH, specialising in the use translating design concepts into clear, build-ready documentation - primarily using Revit. With a strong focus on residential projects, she bridges creativity and technical precision, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully resolved.
Working closely with builders, Krystal adapts plans to suit diverse construction methods, timelines and client needs. Her collaborative approach helps projects transition seamlessly from design to site.
Outside the studio, Krystal is both outgoing and laid-back – just as happy catching up with friends or unwinding with a casual game on the sofa.
KRYSTAL LUU
Draftsperson
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Often the first point of contact at SKETCH, Nadia is the friendly face and administrative assistant who greets clients and ensures smooth communication every step of the way.
With a background in customer service and currently studying Media and Communications, she brings a sharp eye for detail, a proactive approach and an upbeat attitude to the studio.
Outside of work, Nadia can be found whisking up a matcha or exploring Melbourne’s best eateries.
NADIA GOOLAM HOSSEN
Administration