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Located in Manly on the northern beaches of Sydney, Watershed Architects specialises in high-quality, modern architecture with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Watershed Architects operates on the traditional land known as Kay-yee-my. We wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land; the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge, and stories.

Meet Our Team

The Watershed team have a genuine passion for architecture and design. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and professional service that delivers spaces in which people love to live.

MARK KORGUL

With over 25 years of experience Mark has developed a considered and creative approach to design and been involved in the creation of many projects from individual homes to large apartment buildings and educational facilities. His excellent rapport and communication with clients and builders ensures a seamless design and construction process.

MATT VAN GEFFEN

Matt has a modern, restrained and honest approach to architecture from the planning and structure to the materiality and detailing of a building. He produces architectural solutions that are grounded in their specific contexts and have a sense of place, belonging and a responsibility to the site and community.

ANITA KANE

Anita brings over 17 years of experience in delivering high-end residential projects. Her meticulous planning and detail resolution make her an excellent member of the Watershed team.

PETER JAMES

Peter has been an invaluable part of the Watershed team for over ten years. He has been involved in many projects from start to finish with his attention to detail and easy going manner making for strong and successful client relationships. His love of surfing and all things water related is consistent with his calm and balanced approach to his work.

JULIA KOENIG

With strong conceptual and documentation skills, Julia has a focus on delivering projects efficiently and with attention to detail. She is well-versed in the Green Star building certification process, with environmental design a particular interest.

MATT CERNEC

Matt has excellent design and CADD skills, creating expert three-dimensional models that allow our clients to easily visualise design concepts.

SOPHIE CARLBERG

A recent architecture graduate, Sophie is a diligent worker who applies her skills across design and documentation in the office.

CAMILLE SYMONDS

As an architecture student Camille works across many projects in the office and is keenly learning the processes that we undertake to create beautiful homes for our clients.

CAROLYN MILES

Her love of architecture began as a child labourer in her father’s architecture practice in the 1970’s where actual drawing boards and ink pens were used. She came to Sydney from country South Australia and was bedazzled by bright lights, big city and all that was offered by a large commercial architecture firm in which she worked for 10 years before having three daughters and joining Mark in their business over 18 years ago.

Philosophy

PEOPLE Design spaces for people that create delight and celebrate the way in which people inhabit them

PLACE Respect and respond to the nature of the site, understand how architecture can be integrated into its place, respond to climate, topography, aspect and neighbourhood

PLANET Minimise the impact of the building process by designing with efficient energy systems, passive solar principles, reducing water usage, choosing materials wisely and planning for space efficiency.

What We Do

SERVICES

We offer full architectural services:

  • Project Feasibility & Costing Analysis 
  • Concept & Sketch Design 
  • Design Development to Development Application 
  • Complying Development 
  • Tender & Construction Documentation 
  • Construction Administration 
  • Interior Design 
  • Office Fit Out 
  • Landscaping

SUSTAINABILITY

Environmental principles are central to our design approach. These principles include orienting spaces for control of heat gain and loss, efficient space planning, choice of materials and systems and flexibility of the design for longevity.

Services
Architectural DesignProject Feasibility and Costing AnalysisDesign Development to Development ApplicationInterior DesignLandscaping

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Business details

Category:
Architects
Business focus:
Residential
Verified ArchiPro member since:
2021

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Watershed Architects

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“We originally contacted Mark following a door knock enquiry to a Watershed designed property in Queenscliff that caught our attention. We were attracted to it by the modern, unpretentious style, quality finishes and seemingly good use of space on a tight block. Our brief to Mark for our home was to create an open feel from back to front of the block, while retaining the option to section parts of the house off and maintain privacy or “retreat” areas when required. In meeting the brief Watershed were able to provide a clever solution to a problem and create a practical and inviting living space that we had previously been unable to visualise, or even imagine possible. The layout and proportions of the property are perfectly suited to our needs and the design makes outstanding use of the property’s location and aspect. Mark worked collaboratively with the builder and was flexible and pragmatic when changes were required. All credit to Watershed for designing a beautiful and immensely “liveable” home that will stand the test of time.”

Kim Dawson & Kevin Smart