We are curious people, open minded, and interested in making and doing architecture. We invite you to explore our projects, studio profile and insights. Our work is what we do and here we present our ideas with you in mind. 

DiMase Architects is a Fitzroy North architecture and design studio. Our connection to the suburb goes back some time; the shopfront studio was Antony’s father’s real estate office which he opened in the early 1980’s. After his retirement Antony took over the shopfront and opened his studio. 

Today our studio has evolved and is made up of a diverse and committed team of design professionals. Antony founded the practice, and he is an architect, advocate for good design and activist for action on climate change. 

Working as a team we deliver practical and well considered projects for our clients. We set a high standard of service delivery that is at the core of our work. In essence DiMase Architects deliver services to improve people’s lives and we create healthy restorative places in which to live and work.

It is the feeling of natural light, the ease with which spaces flow, the views and the moments that are most apparent and appreciated. While we consider all the relevant details, co-ordinate consultants and fuss over all sorts of issues as they arise – it is always the feeling of cohesion, connection and flow that is most apparent in our completed projects. 

We do not lose sight of what’s important.

Our team recognise that a successful project is not a series of intricate details or design features but rather it is the space and volumes that we create that connect people their surroundings. And the work that goes into creating functional spaces means that there is intuitive and seamless movement through each of the spaces. It means that the things that are special to you – be it a vase, painting or furniture piece have their place. It means you are centre stage in an architectural backdrop. 

Keeping it Simple

Your project is not our billboard. Think of a room or space where the views and connection to nature. Think of spaces that work efficiently and effectively so that the space itself supports movement. Think of the connection and layout of rooms that feel intuitive to move through where the logic of the layout feels seamless and obvious. Think of spaces to rest where the colours, textures and tones are restorative and playful. And think of architecture that integrates interior design, architecture and landscape into a journey of experience and discovery. 

Restrained, enduring and purposeful architecture – architecture that is a stage for your experiences. 

That’s our work. Quiet luxury that needs no explanation. 

• Sprezzatura in Italian
• Gezellig in Dutch
• Mindfulness in English

These concepts come from Antony’s interest in philosophy, daylight design and a love of nature. At its best architecture is the elegance of well designed spaces that puts you in touch with the environment and celebrates one’s own personal routine and unique place in the world.

In a self-conscious and hyper-connected world, creating spaces and stories where the senses can connect to the natural environment is what matters more than ever.