Lily first studied international relations and anthropology before landing in architecture – a background that shapes how she approaches design, with a focus on civic impact and the relationship between public and private space. Growing up close to the ocean (on Waduwurrung Country), gave her an early care for place that carries through her work today.

She’s drawn to projects where design considers both occupant and environment across every scale, from the block plan to the detail of a handrail. Lily recently completed her thesis on collective housing in the Australian context and the potential for socially and environmentally resilient outcomes.

Lily is an active member of our Country-Centred Design and Culture committees.