Residential Design Philosophy

Considered and inspired residential design enriches our day-to-day lives. It brings pleasure to our senses, makes our living easier and more comfortable, deepens our sense of place and belonging and it can result in significantly more sustainable and affordable ways of living.

The planning, designing and making process for residential architectural design represents significant investments of time and capital for most clients. Gallois’ design practice in the first instance prioritises careful planning and administration of the design and building process to ensure strong long-term economic, social and cultural returns on investment.

The Hill Street commission for example, turned one dwelling into two potential homes. The design strategy delivered the client long term flexibility in her living arrangements, affording her the option at a latter date (when her children have left the family home), of downsizing her living space and earning a significant income stream from renting one of her two homes.

Skills & Knowledge Base

Gallois’ education, creative practice and employment history over the last 30 years has spanned the interdisciplinary fields of art, design, architecture, and research. His uncommonly broad skill set and work experience affords a holistic and potentially transformative approach to residential design.

Gallois has a deep knowledge and understanding of Australian art and culture. He is a multi award winning artist who has participated in over 50 exhibitions.

He has an intimate understanding of the building process. He is an award winning furniture maker. He has worked as a multi skilled artisan in film, theatre, opera, commercial art, furniture and architectural manufacturing / building. As a project manager Gallois directed commercial art manufacturing, custom manufacturing and industrial design production for Di Emme Creative Solutions over a six-year period. Between 2020-2023 Gallois renovated two apartments in Melbourne acting as architect, builder and multi skilled trades person. The renovations involved Gallois making two kitchens, laying two types of parquetry over 140 sqm of floor space, tiling the bathrooms and making features like sliding wall partitions.

Gallois’ PhD on the Aboriginal Flag profoundly shaped his relationship and understanding of Country.

Gallois has taught both undergraduate and post graduate design and architecture courses at Sydney’s four leading universities: Sydney University, The University of NSW, the University Technology Sydney and Monash. Gallois’ tutoring and lecturing enriches his practice, keeping him informed of the latest cultural and technological developments in architecture.

Finally, though many built and speculative projects, both as an artist and architecture student, graduate and educator, Gallois has researched and explored the premises and meanings of the Australian home, and our sense of place and belong in the Australian environment.

Gallois’ knowledge and skills enable him to engage his clients in dialogues that transcend disciplines, cultures and accepted ways of thinking, allowing willing clients the opportunity to collaborate in the creation of outstanding architecture.