About
With a background in Interior Architecture, I constantly strive to invent a sophisticated and thorough design solutions. I strongly believe that the key principle to a successful design outcome is to establish a unique individual character whilst having the ability to work collaboratively and holistically by showing respect for all design disciplines in a non-hierarchical way.
As a designer, I approach every project in a unique way in order to provide a resolution that meets the client’s brief and their specific needs. I also look at holistic use of spaces by analysing the built environment and its surroundings in order to establish an engaging and habitable interior. I believe a successful space is one that that respects the architecture and capable of influencing positive behaviours for the users. My vision as a designer is to respond to challenges by overlapping design disciplines to help inform and reshape the future of our built environment.
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Griffen is a Partner at Make Architects and has experience across a wide variety of design sectors in Australia, Asia and the UK. He began his tenure in the London headquarter prior to relocating to Australia during the early conception of Make’s Sydney studio. He has recently moved to Make’s Hong Kong studio to continue grow the studio in the Asia Pacific region. He has worked on many of Make's interior projects from luxury apartments and hotels to retail spaces, bars, restaurants and workplaces. While in London, he led an extensive workplace fit out for Great Portland Estates and the new Harrods contemporary menswear department.
Accolades
2019 – Designer Rugs - Evolve Awards 2019 Judge
2014 – Cover Me Modular – Winner
2014 – VIVID Sydney – 'Circus of Light'
2013 – QANTAS SOYA – Architecture & Interior - Design Finalist
2013 – QANTAS SOYA – Craft & Object Design - Highly Commended
2013 – Corporate Culture Design Journey – Winner - ‘Spin It’
2013 – Sculpture by the Sea Bondi - 'TimeFrame'
2012 – QANTAS SOYA – Architecture & Interior Design - Highly Commended
2012 – Designer Rugs Evolve Awards – Top 25
2009 – DIA Graduate of The Year Awards - Winner in Interior Design
2009 – UNSW The Mary Broinowski Prize for Interior Architecture
2008 – UNSW SIDA Foundation Mary White Memorial Scholarship
contact
Feel free to contact me for any projects, commissions or collaborations enquiries at info@griffenlim.com