Studio Frino

Studio Frino Studio Frino is a Sydney-based architecture studio specialising in residential design.

We create thoughtful homes shaped by context, material clarity, and the way people truly live.

07/07/2026

Some quiet moments at Between Old & New.

Where original character meets contemporary living, and every transition is designed with intention.

Architecture: STUDIO FRINO
Interior Design: STUDIO FRINO
Builder: FW BUILDING | Sydney Builder
Interior Styling: Haus of E
Photography: caitlyn gray
Videography: Charlie Matar

STUDIO UPDATE // From our Director, Andre Frino“Five years in, the studio has never felt more like itself.”Our new journ...
03/07/2026

STUDIO UPDATE // From our Director, Andre Frino

“Five years in, the studio has never felt more like itself.”

Our new journal article is up on our website. In the article, Andre reflects on the journey of building a practice that finally feels aligned with its ambitions.

From building the team and refining our identity to the lessons learnt along the way, this is an honest look behind the scenes of our Architecture Studio.

Read the full journal via the link in our bio.

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Most apartments aren’t short on potential.They’re just constrained by how the plan is resolved.At Rafai Penthouse, the f...
13/05/2026

Most apartments aren’t short on potential.
They’re just constrained by how the plan is resolved.

At Rafai Penthouse, the footprint was compact - but the ambition wasn’t.

Rather than trying to “fit more in”, we focused on clarity of space. Openings were carefully positioned to create a sense of flow, while curved forms soften transitions and subtly guide movement through the apartment.

It’s a shift away from thinking in rooms, and towards thinking in spatial sequences.

When a plan is resolved this way, even a smaller footprint can feel generous, calm, and highly functional.



Good design isn’t about size.
It’s about how space is experienced.

A compact footprint, reimagined as a calm and highly resolved living environment.This project centred on clarity - strip...
09/05/2026

A compact footprint, reimagined as a calm and highly resolved living environment.

This project centred on clarity - stripping back the plan to create a sequence of spaces that feel generous, connected, and intentional. Arched openings are used to frame movement and soften transitions, while a restrained material palette allows light, proportion and detail to take focus.

Darker joinery anchors the interior, contrasting with softer, light-filled living spaces to create a sense of balance throughout. Every element was considered to maximise functionality without compromising on atmosphere.

The result is a home that feels both composed and effortless - where spatial efficiency and quiet luxury sit side by side.



If you’re considering transforming an existing apartment or penthouse, we’d love to explore what’s possible.

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