We design homes that authentically connect people to place and nature.
We believe Architecture exists at the intersection of the rational and the poetic. Being conscious and responsive to the special qualities of place as much as the functional needs of modern life, our work answers the question of how to live well on this planet.
We create inviting, elegant spaces from city to country to coast and approach each project with humility and dedication to our clients.
Catherine Downie
Having grown up around Sydney's harbourside, Catherine's has a love of landscape and the intangible qualities of place that informs her architecture. Before co-founding Downie North, Catherine gained extensive experience on award winning residential, interior and public projects. Catherine graduated from the University of Sydney with First Class Honours and was shortlisted for the RAIA NSW Chapter Design Medal. She is the recipient of the University of Sydney Architectural Science Prize and Outstanding Merit Scholarship.
NSW Registered Architect #8818
Daniel North
Daniel’s love of architecture began early when his family built a house amongst bushland on Sydney’s northern beaches. With a childhood sailing and bushwalking around Pittwater, his passion for drawing set him on the pursuit of architecture borne out of respect for landscape and place. Prior to co-founding Downie North, he worked with a number of Australia’s most esteemed architects. Daniel graduated from the University of New South Wales with Honours and is a member of The Australian Institute of Architects.
NSW Registered Architect #8734
Year
Project
Award
2024
Queens Park
AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alterations & Additions) Shortlist
2023
House for BEES
Mosman Design Awards Overall Winner
2023
House for BEES
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 Commendation
2023
House for BEES
AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alterations & Additions) Commendation
2023
House for BEES
AIA NSW Architecture Awards, EmAGN Project Award Shortlist
2023
House for BEES
Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design Shortlist
2022
Mosman Minka
AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alterations & Additions) Finalist
2022
Mosman Minka
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 Finalist
2022
Mosman Minka
Inside Out x Brickworks House of the Year Awards, Best Home Renovation Runner Up
2022
Mosman Minka
Dulux Colour Awards Finalist
2021
Mosman Minka
ArchiTeam Awards, Residential Alterations & Additions Commendation
2021
Mosman Minka
Dezeen Awards, House Interior Longlist
2021
Mosman Minka
Dezeen Awards, Residential Rebirth Project Longlist
2020
Machiya House
ArchDaily, Building of the Year Shortlist
2019
Dragon Kite Residence
Houses Awards, Emerging Architecture Practice Shortlist
2019
Machiya House
Houses Awards, Emerging Architecture Practice Shortlist
2019
Machiya House
AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses, (Alterations & Additions) Finalist
2019
Machiya House
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 Finalist
2019
Machiya House
Dezeen Awards, Residential Rebirth Project Finalist
2019
Dragon Kite Residence
Houses Awards, Apartment or Unit Finalist
2018
Skylit House
Archilovers Best Project
2014
Neutral Bay House
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 Finalist
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Project
Publication