Biotope Architecture and Interiors

Biotope Architecture and Interiors

About

Biotope Architecture & Interiors is a Hobart‑based practice specialising in sustainable, site‑responsive and regenerative design. Our work is shaped by a deep understanding of climate, landscape and the lived experience of the people who inhabit a place. We integrate architecture, interiors and landscape thinking to create buildings that are environmentally responsible, materially honest and deeply connected to their context.

Our approach prioritises passive design, low‑carbon materials, long‑life planning and careful integration with microclimate and ecology. Each project is developed through close collaboration with clients, consultants and makers, ensuring clarity, responsiveness and a design outcome that feels grounded, calm and enduring.

We work across residential, small commercial and community projects throughout Tasmania, delivering architecture that is thoughtful, resilient and quietly restorative — places that tread lightly while supporting long‑term wellbeing.

Awards and recognition

2026
Grand Designs
Shortlisted House of the Year

Testimonials

I've been photographing quite a lot of Rosa's work for a number of years. It has always been a pleasure, she creates such beautiful spaces and her attention to detail is exquisite. Whether ground up designs, renovations or interior fit outs, it's always exciting to see her next project.

- Peter Mathew

We worked with Rosa over a couple of years to formulate a design to meets our changing needs and budget. She has a great eye for detail and was very accommodating to our needs. We really liked her design approach and would recommend her to other clients.

- Shona & Anthony Prior

Rosa and her team were amazing from start to finish. They were flexible and adaptable to our needs and requests, yet gave our project so much of their own flair, design and quality. Their communication was always clear, considered and timely. The finished product is amazing, a great build quality, with beautiful design and spaces that we use and are proud of.

- Stuart Beard

Rosa Douramanis was an architect and designer of our home and we are absolutely happy with the result. Working with her meant that not a single tiny detail was left unattended and all our requests were answered and satisfied. 

On top of that Rosa has provided great input in terms of sustainability of our house, and that is a great addition to its beautiful design.

- Olga and Dmitry

We were delighted to work with Rosa (from Biotope Architecture and interiors) on the rebuild and extension of our 1850s sandstone house in central Hobart. This project was a labour of love and, thus, it was paramount to have an architect that was sympathetic to both the heritage aspects of the structure and to the design necessities of modern life. This was achieved through thoughtful and delicate considerations that yielded a result far beyond what we could’ve imagined! We are ecstatic with the final result.

- Frank Strangio