Studio

Studio Steven Swain, (formerly known as Tessellate Architecture and Design), is located in Melbournes Yarra Ranges, Our studio is dedicated to crafting enduring and responsive architecture for people and places.

At Studio Steven Swain, we view each project as an opportunity to make a positive and generous contribution to the social and built fabric of our cities and communities. We approach challenges with optimism, seeking to understand how design can fulfil fundamental human needs and enhance one’s overall well-being.

While our projects vary in scale and scope—from residential to commercial, wellness to multi-residential—each one is united by a commitment to meticulous craftsmanship, sustainability and thoughtful attention to how one occupies the spaces we design. We believe in creating spaces that not only serve their practical purposes but also foster a profound connection between people, nature and place.

Beyond the physical structures we create, Studio Steven Swain is deeply committed to forging connections—between individuals, communities, and the natural environment. We strive to enrich daily life, infusing every project with a harmonious blend of rigour and joy.

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Studio Steven Swain works and creates. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.