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Leaven is an architecture practice run by James Ellis. The studio utilises the act of construction to transform spaces in considered, responsible and beautiful ways.
Each project’s context is considered carefully in terms of brief, site and budget to help determine how best our services can be applied. This forms the framework for our design process, which gently transforms with the needs of the project to create spaces that are responsive and unique to the sites and the people who inhabit them.
Much like the leaven in a good loaf of bread, we focus on taking simple materials and transforming them into something that reflects the people and place in which it was made.
If you would like to discuss a project or find out more about us, feel welcome to email or call.
Working within an industry based around the ownership of land we acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present.
Cooks House
Photographed by Alex McIntyre
Commendation
Australian Institute of Architects, Newcastle Chapter
Interior architecture award
Newcastle Herald Article
Valencia St Undertaken whilst at Curious Practice
Photographed by Katherine Lu
Award
Australian Institute of Architects, Newcastle Chapter
Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations & Additions)
Commendation
Australian Institute of Architects, Newcastle Chapter
Sustainable Architecture
James Ellis
Islington NSW
0431 423 964
james@leaven-ap.com
Nominated Architect
James Ellis
M.Arch (Hons 1)
UoN Deans Medal
2017 AIA NSW Design Medal
BOAQ 5902NSW 10978
ABN 96 814 638 494