Formosa Design Office is a residential design studio in Sydney that prioritizes strong client relationships and intelligent design solutions, creating spaces that are comfortable, functional, and connected to nature.

Our Approach: We work closely with our clients to fully understand their goals and explore various solutions through sketch concepts before any formal council or certification applications. This approach fosters creativity, allowing ideas to mature and evolve into the ideal spatial layout.

Design Principles:

• Functionality: We consider how people live, work, and entertain in their spaces, addressing both current and future needs. With work-from-home spaces increasingly in demand, we also design adaptable options like secondary dwellings (granny flats) to maximize property potential.
• Connection to Nature: Maximizing natural light is central to our design philosophy, as it brings warmth and life into each space. We emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor relationships, integrating gardens and scenic views into our designs.
• Historical Context: With experience in Sydney’s inner suburbs, we appreciate each home’s historical character and work to reinterpret this heritage in ways that are modern and exciting.

Founded by Stuart Formosa in 2009, Formosa Design Office benefits from Stuart’s extensive experience in Sydney and Amsterdam, where he has honed his skills in high-end hospitality and commercial projects. His work brings together professional rigor with imaginative design to create spaces that are a joy to live in.

Stuart Formosa: Ba Architecture, Ba Arts (architecture). University of Technology,Sydney. 

Awards. 2014MBA Best Renovation under $500,000. Builder Genuine Building Services

photography: Geoff Magee photography