Architecture
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Interiors

Homes designed from the inside out.

At Mike & Morlly Architects, architecture and interiors are conceived together from the earliest stages of design. Through spatial planning, material selection, bespoke joinery and detailed documentation, we create homes that are both beautiful and highly functional.

Sculptural curved staircase with skylight and honed marble treads — interior architecture by Mike & Morlly Architects, Sydney and Melbourne

Architecture and interiors in equal measure

Our interior design process begins long before finishes and furniture are considered.

We integrate interior design into the architectural process, allowing every room, material and detail to contribute to a unified vision.

From spatial planning and kitchen design through to bespoke joinery, lighting and material selections, every decision is considered as part of the overall experience of the home.

Russell Lea Residence minimalist kitchen with curved fluted island, travertine benchtop, oak joinery and herringbone timber floor — interior design Sydney by Mike & Morlly Architects

Our approach

A single, considered discipline

We believe the most successful homes emerge when architecture and interiors are considered as a single discipline.

Rather than viewing interiors as a layer applied after the architecture is complete, we integrate spatial planning, materiality, light and detail from the earliest stages of design.

Our work is guided by clarity, restraint and longevity. Every decision is made in consideration of how a space will be experienced over time, creating homes that feel cohesive, intuitive and deeply connected to the people who inhabit them.

Interior gallery

Russell Lea Residence open-plan kitchen with curved stone island, oak joinery, brass globe pendant and fireplace — interior design by Mike & Morlly Architects, Sydney

Russell Lea Residence ensuite bathroom in honed natural stone and timber joinery — interior design Sydney by Mike & Morlly Architects

Hampton Residence formal lounge with bespoke joinery, layered lighting and considered material palette — interior architecture by Mike & Morlly Architects

Clara Residence herringbone oak timber floor in soft natural light — residential interior detail by Mike & Morlly Architects, Sydney

Clara Residence kitchen island detail in honed natural stone with shadowline joinery — interior detail by Mike & Morlly Architects

Russell Lea Residence living room fireplace with integrated stone hearth and built-in oak joinery — interior design Sydney

Mount Waverley Townhouse bathroom in travertine with brushed metal tapware — interior design Melbourne by Mike & Morlly Architects

Lilyfield Residence lounge with bouclé occasional chair, custom joinery and established garden outlook — interior design Sydney

Sculptural lounge chair beside curved glazing overlooking a private courtyard with herringbone timber floor — interior architecture by Mike & Morlly Architects

Clara Residence sculptural timber staircase detail with shadow-sm gap and natural light — interior architecture Sydney by Mike & Morlly Architects

Lane Cove Residence hallway with curved plaster ceiling, clerestory glazing and herringbone timber floor — interior architecture Sydney

Clara Residence plaster fireplace and built-in sitting nook with natural materials — interior design by Mike & Morlly Architects, Sydney

We believe architecture and interiors should be conceived together, creating homes where space, light, materiality and detail work as a unified whole.

Kitchen elevation and section drawings showing bespoke joinery, drawer set-out and sink detail — interior documentation by Mike & Morlly Architects

Documentation & detail

Beautiful interiors are only successful when they can be realised with clarity and precision.

Our work extends beyond design concepts to include detailed documentation, coordination and technical resolution throughout the project.

Supporting documentation

Joinery elevations · Lighting layouts · Reflected ceiling plans · Material schedules · Bathroom set-out drawings · Kitchen documentation

Mike & Morlly Architects selecting natural stone slabs at a Sydney stoneyard for a residential interior project

Materiality

Authentic, tactile materials, selected for how they catch light, weather and age.

Travertine
Limestone
Natural Timber
Venetian Plaster
Brick
Natural Stone

Morlly Kim and Michael Murdock of Mike & Morlly Architects

The studio

Meet the studio

Mike & Morlly Architects is a Sydney and Melbourne based practice working across architecture, interiors and multi-residential design. Our work is guided by a belief that thoughtful design emerges from a deep understanding of people, place and purpose.

We approach every project as a unique response to the people who will inhabit it, the site it occupies and the aspirations that shape it. Through architecture and interiors conceived together, we create homes that feel timeless, considered and deeply personal.

Our process

Discover

Understanding how our clients live and how they wish to experience their home.

Define

Establishing a clear design direction through research, sketches and spatial planning.

Develop

Architecture, interiors and materiality refined together as a cohesive whole.

Deliver

Detailed documentation and collaboration that support the realisation of the project.

Publication

Capability statement

A considered overview of our approach, experience and selected projects.

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Discuss your project

We welcome a conversation about your project. Each enquiry is reviewed personally.

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