Practice established
Studio Forma opens in Fitzroy with a focus on detail-led residential architecture.
About the studio
An independent studio for clients who value precision over spectacle.
Studio Forma operates at the intersection of residential calm and commercial clarity. We lead projects from first conversation through to handover — with the documentation discipline expected of enterprise clients and the warmth expected of home.
Founded in Fitzroy, Studio Forma is a registered architecture practice delivering residential, commercial and interior projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
120+Completed projects
18 yrsMelbourne practice
12Design awards
Philosophy
Precision as a form of respect for the people who inhabit our work.
We believe architecture should feel inevitable — not loud. Every decision is tested against light, proportion, material longevity and the lived experience of the people who will occupy the space.
- Registered architects (ARBV)
- Residential, commercial and interior
- Planning and feasibility studies
- Construction documentation
- Contract administration
- Sustainable design integration
Studio timeline
Built carefully, expanded deliberately.
Commercial expansion
Workplace and hospitality commissions join the residential portfolio.
Registered practice
Full architectural registration and expanded consultant network across Victoria.
Enterprise delivery
Structured delivery model for developers, institutions and design-conscious families.
People
A compact team with enterprise discipline.
Directors remain involved from first meeting through to site review — no hand-offs to junior teams mid-project.
Elena Marchetti
Director · Registered Architect
Leads design direction, client strategy and quality review across all commissions.
Daniel Okonkwo
Associate · Project Architect
Oversees documentation, consultant coordination and site delivery.
Maya Singh
Interior Architect
Leads interior architecture, joinery design and material selection.
Tom Whitfield
Studio Manager
Manages programmes, procurement pathways and client communications.
Material honesty
Design decisions grounded in texture, longevity and the way light moves through space.
Collaborative rigour
Clients, builders and consultants aligned early — fewer surprises, better outcomes.
Timeless restraint
Calm architectural language that outlasts trend cycles and market noise.
“Studio Forma brought structure to a complex brief without losing the warmth we wanted in our home. The documentation was exceptional.”
Recognition
Award-listed work across residential and commercial disciplines.
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