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Roberta Lee
Diploma of Interior Design
The connection between architecture, design, photography, and the people who inhabit these spaces has long fascinated Roberta. Her travels and experiences have shaped her understanding of space, light, and materials, inspiring her to create interiors that are both timeless and authentic.
Roberta believes in design’s ability to evoke emotions and transform spaces. From concept ideation to material selection, she enjoys crafting functional, sustainable interiors that reflect the unique character and needs of each space.
Her previous studies in and passion for photography provides a visual aesthetic and artistic perception that enhances her ability to convey design concepts and capture the soul of a space. With a vision to create not only thoughtful interiors, but also engaging visual narratives.
- Portfolio
Boutique Hotel
Brief: Design a distinctive brand and concept for a boutique hotel in Surry Hills, incorporating retail, public spaces, and different room types that reflect the area’s spirit.
The concept respects the area’s history, the people and stories that have shaped it, from the past through to the present. The hotel hopes to restore a sense of belonging through storytelling, food, and culture. Inspired by “the bend in the creek” that once ran under the site – a symbolic point of transformation, the hotel seeks to become a new gathering space for the community.
MCM House
Cheltenham
Brief: The Cheltenham project involves the adaptive reuse of a mid-century home for photographer Anne Zahalka downsizing for retirement.
The “Lost Negatives” concept explores the impact of ageing and dementia, capturing the feeling of returning to one’s happiest moments. It honours the original blueprint of the home while thoughtfully updating it for modern living. By incorporating elements like embossing, imprinting, and geometric shapes, it nurtures both past memories and new moments of reflection.
Warehouse
Woolloomooloo
Brief: Design a flexible home and gallery space for art dealers in Woolloomooloo, where the lines between private and public life are blurred to accommodate family and an extensive art collection.
The “Nature of Fog” concept explores overlapping and merging of layers, using density, volume, and the manipulation of light to blur boundaries. Through stacking, negative space, and contrast, the design creates a continuous dialogue between open, enclosed, opaque, and translucent areas, allowing the space to shift and adapt.
