We are an architecture and interior design practice based in the Bayside area of Melbourne and work across Australia and England. We specialise in bespoke residential projects including new-builds, renovations and additions, as well as boutique hospitality projects.
We are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service and are committed to achieving the very best design outcomes. With our expertise, attention to detail and commitment to quality, we pride ourselves in helping you realise the maximum potential for your project, striving for timelessness, with the ambition to enhance the unique vision for your project as well as your greatest lifestyle aspirations.
As a young practice, we embrace innovation, utlising the very latest BIM software to create fully resolved 3D models for each project. This allows our clients to fully visualise ideas in virtual reality, producing walkthrough models of each space, both internally and externally. We also have in-house rendering capability, saving time and money for our clients and assisting them to realise their vision throughout all stages of the design process.
Our design direction is driven by a desire for refined simplicity and is guided by a strong belief in open and transparent communication in order to unlock the best possible vision for your project. With a network of trusted and carefully selected consultants and industry professionals, we offer expert advice and guidance throughout all stages of the project, ensuring that only the best design outcomes are achieved.
Our services include feasibility studies, concept design, design development, interior design, contract documentation, contractor selection and contract administration. We are flexible in our approach and are always open to discuss the individual requirements of each project. For more information regarding our professional services and process, please see here.
Sam Goldby
BA (Hons) Architecture, Master of Architecture (MArch)
ARBV Architect Registration Number: 800177
Sam is a registered Architect in Australia and established Goldby Architects in 2022 after working as Design Director for one of Australia’s most coveted residential practices, Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors. Prior to this, Sam worked in some of the worlds most illustrious architectural practices across Europe and Australia, including Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Paris and AHMM in London, providing him with an esteemed benchmark for design and technical excellence.
Sam graduated from the University of Liverpool with a Masters of Architecture (First Class Honours), and completed his registration in Melbourne. He was awarded the Sheppard Robson Sustainability Prize for his thesis in 2013, as well as an internship at Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Paris.
Katie Goldby
BA (Hons) Architecture, Master of Architecture (MArch)
ARB Architect Registration Number: 088168F
Katie trained and registered as an Architect in the UK, and is a dual citizen of both the UK and Australia. Prior to becoming a Director of Goldby Architects, Katie was an Associate at one of Melbourne’s most notable young practices, Cera Stribley, bringing a wealth of local knowledge and expertise in the high-end residential and hospitality sectors. Prior to this, Katie started her career in some of London’s most prestigious studios, including Michaelis Boyd Associates and Wilkinson Eyre, where her passion for exceptional design and interiors were honed.
Katie graduated from the University of Liverpool with a Masters of Architecture (First Class Honours), and completed her registration at the London Metropolitan University. She was awarded the Charles Reilly Medal for Design and was shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Presidents Medal in 2013.