LACOSTE + STEVENSON

Lacoste+Stevenson supports the Uluru statement from the heart and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and waters of Australia.

  • Since 1997

    LACOSTE + STEVENSON IS AN AWARD WINNING CREATIVE PRACTICE SPECIALISED IN ART, ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN ESTABLISHED BY THIERRY LACOSTE AND DAVID STEVENSON IN 1997. AS A RESULT OF AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP, THE PRACTICE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF LOCAL AND GLOBAL INFLUENCES TO PRODUCE DISTINCTIVE CREATIONS.

    The directors lead a creative design studio that is highly skilled in design and building technologies and experienced in building delivery. Design solutions strive to exceed the client’s expectations. The practice provides innovative architectural, urban design and interior design services that are tailored to the opportunities and constraints of the brief and budget.

  • Philosophy

    Creative solutions are sought for opportunities and challenges in the built environment, motivated by the desire to provide sensitive and stimulating environments that articulate and facilitate all aspects of human endeavour and encounter; “people meet in architecture” to quote the theme of the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale directed by Japanese architect, Kazuyo Sejima. This theme succinctly expresses what is at the heart of architecture and urban design; people are at the core of our efforts.

  • Design

    Sustainability is included in all projects from the beginning to ensure an integrated and cost-effective outcome for the architectural solution. The focus on sustainable design as a core element of our design process brings significant benefit to clients and the greater good. Projects are not produced in a particular style; each project generates its own outcome as a result of client brief, community and stakeholder consultation, site, budget, environmental measures and creative input resulting in a unique piece of architecture each time. Each commission presents an opportunity to explore design ideas that produces urban design and architecture of delight and intellectual rigour for both clients and users. Environment, landscape and building are viewed as one in seamless integration.

  • Inspiration

    The collaborative practice of Lacoste +Stevenson Architects is strong on innovative design and the ability to deliver projects given the inevitable challenges that arise during master planning, community consultation, urban design, architecture, costing, documentation and construction. The collective skills of like-minded people from many and varying backgrounds and experience strive to create a level of interaction and enquiry that challenges the obvious and drives innovative, stimulating exceptional architectural and urban design solutions.

84 Employees - 20 Nationalities - over 25 years

Adam Grasso, Alycia Bayl, Amelia Holiday, Andrew Noonan, Andrii Grybovskyi, Angela Rowson, Antonia Pesenti, Apolline Geronimi, Armand Devillard, Bart Dewilde, Belinda Dawes, Ben Selig, Beth Hughes, Carolyne Hotter, Chia Wei Chang, Chinatsu Mitchell, Chloe Lanser, Chun Suh, Darryl Chandler, David Stevenson, Dickson Leung, Djibraan Hossein, Dodie Mc Menamin, Doreen Khun, Emilie Lepron, Eva Hoecherl, Felicity Gill, Fernanda Parnenzini, Guillaume Courèges, Hanna Geisswinkler, Henrique Andrade, Howe Ming Lee, Hugo Moline, James Gardiner, Jan Rehders, Jane Bober, Jane Nachweis, Joe Tang, John Sham, Jonathan Capparelli, Josh Harrex, Julien Feucht, Kim Saggers, Kristina Mikas, Lachie Brockman, Laurence Chan, Leonard Wong, Lila Oliver, Lindsay Lin, Louise Parsonage, Lucie Hybnerova, Lucy Rimmer, Matt Van Rijswijk, Max Zheng, Megan Ryan, Melanie Schonfeld, Mimi Daraphet, Miriam Osburn, Monica Edwards, Nektarios Karamolegkos, Olivier Navelet, Pauline Franc, Philip Nashed, Sally  Shin, Sayli Ghorpade, Sarah Liegard, Sasha Jovanovic, Sergio Corona, Simon Howard, Shima Sokhansanj, Shiyi Pan, Susana Loureiro, Tan Zhining, Tara Yeganegi, Thierry Lacoste, Tiffany Harper, Tommy Yinhui Zhou, Tristan Balogh, Valentine, Wally Stanton, Yaohua Brian Bian, Yna Yin

  • David Stevenson

    FOUNDER

    David Stevenson and Thierry Lacoste started Lacoste + Stevenson Architects in
    1997 and have established a reputation for innovative solutions to architectural
    challenges. Since the formation of the practice, a diverse range of project types
    includes public architecture, educational, medium density residential, industrial
    and urban design projects.
    David worked in a number of Sydney architectural and urban design practices
    following graduation developing a broad range of skills including feasibility
    studies, concept design, master planning and urban design, documentation and
    programming.

  • Thierry Lacoste

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

    Thierry Lacoste has been in private practice since 1989 developing a reputation
    in France and Australia as an innovative architect, demonstrated with several 1st
    prizes in competitions and with built work. His most notable success in France is
    the Overseas Archives Building in Aix-en-Provence for which he was awarded the
    prestigious ‘Best First Built Work’.
    Thierry Lacoste and David Stevenson started Lacoste + Stevenson Architects
    in 1997 and have a continuing reputation for innovative solutions to architectural
    challenges.
    Thierry likes to challenge preconceived ideas and treats every project as a
    delightful journey to a site-specific solution.

  • Angela Rowson

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

    Angela Rowson is an Architect with fifteen years’ experience in architecture
    practice within design based firms. Angela joined Lacoste + Stevenson
    Architects in 2006 where she works closely with the Directors to deliver
    innovative architectural outcomes. Angela has a wide range of experience
    across all areas of the delivery of the project, from feasibility and master
    planning to concept design, design development, documentation, construction
    phase services and contract administration.
    Angela has been the project architect for numerous Lacoste + Stevenson
    projects.

Awards

2024

“Parramatta Town Hall”

  • NSW AIA Commendation for Heritage Architecture

2023

“UTS Central”, Ultimo NSW

  • NSW AIA Architecture Award for Educational Architecture

“Phive”, Parramatta Public Library

  • NSW RAIA Commendation for Public Architecture

  • NSW RAIA Commendation for Sustainable Architecture

2022

“Ultimo Public School”, Ultimo NSW

  • National Architecture Commendation

  • NSW AIA Architecture Award William E Kemp Award for Educational Architecture

  • Learning Environments Australasia (NSW) Winner

  • UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence Finalist

2019

“Shellharbour City Library“, Shellharbour NSW

  • NSW AIA Architecture Award for Public Architecture

  • Library Design Awards. Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

2018

“Like Home”, Blackfriars Children’s Centre, Chippendale NSW

  • NSW AIA Architecture Award for Educational Architecture

2016

“Phive” - Library and Civic Centre.

  • Design Excellence Competition Winner

“Ultimo Public School”, Ultimo NSW

  • Design Excellence Competition Winner

2012

“Red Lantern” Chinatown Tourist Information Kiosk, Sydney NSW

  • NSW AIA Architecture Award for Small Projects

  • Sydney Design Award

2010

“UTS Podium” University of Technology Sydney, UItimo NSW.

  • Design Excellence Competition Winner

2009

“Armory Wharf Precinct” Blaxland Riverside Park, Homebush Bay NSW.

  • National AIA Award - Walter Burley Griffen Award for Urban Design.

  • NSW AIA Urban Design Award

2008

“Light & Airy” National Parks Amenities Blocks, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena NSW

  • NSW RAIA Commendation for Small Project

2006

“Custom Made” Customs House City of Sydney Library, Sydney NSW

  • NSW RAIA Interior Architecture Award

  • Public/Institutional Award, Interior Design Award

  • Highly commended, corporate / institutional category Idea 06 Award

  • Lighting Design: Award of Commendation, IES, The Lighting Society

  • Highly Commended, Adaptive Reuse – Corporate/Government - National Trust of Australia

  • Highly Commended, Australian Property Institute Local Government Award

“Barcode” Recall Information Centre, Greystanes NSW

  • Metal Building Products - Steel Design Award

  • NSW +ACT ASI Steel Award

2005

“Welcome Mat” Mt Penang Garden, Kariong NSW

  • NSW RAIA Civic Architecture Commendation

“Open to the River” Private House, Noosa River, Tewantin QLD

  • National Housing Commendation

  • National RAIA Award for residential Architecture

  • Residential State Award, QLD RAIA

2001

“Office Wrap” Port Botany Industrial Estate, Matraville NSW

  • NSW RAIA Commercial Architecture Award

“City West Link Extension” Parramatta Road Urban Design Competition

  • Highly Commended, Invited Design Competition

2000

“Game” Vilac Toy Factory, Moirans en Montagne, France

  • 1st Prize, Invited Design Competition

1999

“Skewed View” Residential Competition, Darling Island, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW

  • 1st Prize, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority

1996

“Treasure Chest”, Overseas Archives Building, Aix-en-Provence, France

  • Award for the Best First Built Work (Prix de la Premiere Oeuvre)

1993

“Appel aux Jeunes Architectes” City of Paris Young Architects Competition

  • 1st Prize

1992

  • Albums de la Jeune Architecture

“Europan 2”, European Housing Competition

  • 1st Prize

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Level 4, 69 Reservoir Street

2010 Surry Hills, Australia

+61 (2) 9310 1555