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about

Orra Architecture is a boutique residential architecture practice dedicated to designing innovative spaces for challenging and unconventional sites. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of scale, proportion, context, aspect and materiality. This allows us to create intelligent designs that; harmonise with their surroundings, look fantastic and provide practical, thoughtful spaces in which to live and enjoy life.

 

With a passion for transforming odd and leftover spaces into functional and beautiful homes, we pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex terrains and deliver exceptional architectural solutions. Our diverse expertise ensures that each project is uniquely tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of our clients.

Design around substantial easements

meet Scott

I enjoy finding creative, highly considered solutions by getting to know clients, their property, and their needs. I love a challenge, with a particular interest in complex briefs and difficult sites where constraint and opportunity collide.

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My approach is grounded in a strong appreciation for context, aspect, materiality, and landscape, with each project shaped by its place and the people who will live in it. I have a deep admiration for mid-century architecture and furniture, an influence that informs the scale and proportion of my contemporary building forms while offering a timeless reference point for joinery and interior spaces. 

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Clients value my upfront and honest approach, creative thinking and willingness to offer considered advice from the outset. Whether discussing budget, sketching ideas on site, or gently challenging a decision, my priority is not short-term agreement, but creating homes you will continue to value and enjoy for years to come.

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Raised on the Central Coast, I have recently made Lake Macquarie home. Outside of practice, you’ll find me dabbling on the tools in my own renovation, mowing a lawn that is just a little too large for a push mower, or trying to steal a quiet moment while raising two 'energetic' young boys. 

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I am a NSW registered architect with 14 years of experience across a broad range of project scales in NSW and QLD. In 2024, work I contributed to at a previous practice was shortlisted in the NSW Architecture Awards in both the Alterations and Additions and Small Project Architecture categories. In the same year, a modular house project was shortlisted in the QLD Houses Awards.

Scott Rowland - Architect

A flattering photo taken by Brett Boardman circa 2022. A few more grey hairs now.

© 2026 Orra Architecture
Fassifern NSW 2283

Registered Architect: NSW ARB #12529

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