Architecture & Interior Design Services.

Residential Architecture | Interior Design | Heritage Renovation | Boutique Commercial & Hospitality

 

The Studio.

Michiru Higginbotham is a high-end residential architecture and interior design practice based in Sydney, Australia.

We believe that no two people are the same, and neither should be the place they call home.

At Michiru Higginbotham, the emphasis is placed on the delivery of beautiful and peaceful spaces, carefully crafted and detailed from conception to completion.

Our architecture is a close reflection of you and the way you want to live now and into the future. We specialise in tailoring buildings and interiors that respond to your progressive lifestyle, are mindfully orientated, resource conscious and respectful of your budget.

The studio delivers a varied body of residential work from custom designed new houses, alterations and additions to existing homes through to delicate heritage refurbishments.

With background in residential, retail, hospitality and commercial, we can offer custom services in a variety of sectors upon request.

Architecture.

Designing and building a project, whether it’s a new house or renovation, is a complex process that can be initially overwhelming.  At Michiru Higginbotham, we appreciate the investment you are making in us for your future lifestyle and take pride in delivering your project from conception to completion.

We take care of the entire project process from navigating regulatory approvals to leading the consultant team, selecting contractors, tracking your budget, monitoring construction and post-construction services.

Our approach to each project, tailored for type or scale, typically involves 7 stages.

Our Process.

  • We start with your brief. We understand that by the time you have decided to engage us, you have been on your own project journey for some time and have done much thinking about what you need and want. The brief is a working document between client and architect. It is primarily a tool to bring us up to speed and help us understand your requirements, vision and desires for the project. It also enables us to track your expectations and budget.

  • Concept design is where we start to discuss the big thinking, design opportunities and the architectural forms that may take on your site.

  • Once we have agreed on a design approach, we start to develop the scheme further and incorporate any feedback you may have from the previous stage and early advice from the consultant team. We develop the scheme in a computer model in 3D to assist with visualising the design and architectural form.

  • The sketch design documentation is further developed into a set of technical plans, sections, elevations, diagrams and reports to meet local and State regulatory planning requirements. We then liaise with council on your behalf and coordinate the consultant team to obtain the necessary approvals.

  • Upon receiving planning approvals, we commence detailed construction documentation for issue to a select group of invited builders to prepare pricing.

  • Over the years we have developed a number of close working relationships with trusted contractors, who strive to deliver the upmost quality in a timely manner and within budgetary constraints. We guide our clients on suitability of submissions, types of building contracts and pricing prior to appointing a preferred contractor to your project.

  • The fun now begins. Michiru Higginbotham continues to provide advice and support during construction in a dual capacity. The first as design consultants and the second as administrators of the building contract to ensure the built outcome is executed in a timely manner, to a budget and to meet your initial vision for the project.

Interior Design.

The architectural design process involves much more than the exteriors. It starts with imagining the spaces and planning within – how they will flow, how they will function to best meet your unique needs and how they will look aesthetically. We believe interior spaces are integral to the success of any project, which is why we offer an interior design service. This includes advising on fittings, furniture and materials selection through to artwork and object curation. We ensure there is a seamless aesthetic and pragmatic language that tells a cohesive story to link your project’s interior, exterior and the landscape beyond.

Furniture Design.

Michiru Higginbotham are interested in all the details of our projects. We offer a custom furniture and object design service upon request.

To find out more about how we can help you to achieve your vision, email us at hello@michiruhigginbotham.com.au or call +61 2 9121 6239.

Locations We Service.

  • Paddington, Vaucluse, Elizabeth Bay, Watsons Bay, North Bondi, Bondi, Bronte, Waverley, Coogee, Clovelly, Maroubra, Randwick, Centennial Park, Queens Park, Darling Point, Point Piper, Potts Point, Gordons Bay, Tamarama, South Coogee, Woollahra, Dover Heights, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Edgecliff, Bondi Junction.

  • Habefield, Abbotsford, Balmain, Birchgrove, Five Dock, Lilyfield, Leichhardt, Camperdown, Stanmore, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Summer Hill, Drummoyne, Chiswick, Dobroyd Point, Russell Lea, Glebe, Marrickville.

  • Sydney City, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Millers Point, Woolloomooloo, Redfern, Eveleigh

  • Manly, Clontarf, Seaforth, Queenscliff, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, North Curl Curl, Narrabeen, Warriewood, Newport, Bayview, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola Plateau, Avalon Beach, Clareville, Whale Beach, Palm Beach, Elanora Heights, Duffys Forest, Roseville Chase, Roseville, East Lindfield, Lindfield, Seaforth.

  • Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Cremorne Point, Kurraba Point, Balmoral, Beauty Point, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Whilloughby, Cammeray, Pymble, Greenwich, Waverton, McMahons Point, Northwood, Longueville, Lane Cove, Woolwich, Hunters Hill, Huntleys Point, Gladesville, Linley Point, Killara.

  • Mudgee, Orange, Byron Bay, Newrybar, Diamond Beach, Hallidays Point, Blueys Beach, Brunswick Heads, Cabarita Beach, Casuarina, Kings Cliff, Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Yamba, MacMasters Beach, Avoca, Killcare, Boomerang Beach, Bateau Bay, Berry, Bowral, Kangaroo Valley, Werri Beach, Gerringong, Gerroa, Culburra Beach, Callala Beach, Hyams Beach, Vincentia, Mollymook Beach, Ulladulla, Milton, Moruya, Narooma, Mystery Bay, Bermagui.