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Inside Novara Studio

Design, for us, is a blend of art, craft and quiet problem solving. We shape homes and civic places that carry warmth into everyday life, so each space is drawn to be lived in for decades, not photographed once.

A durable, timeless idea, expressed simply and built to last, is what we chase on every single project.

About the Studio
28Years of Experience

A considered house Layout

Floor Area486 m2
Floors2
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms4
Ceiling2.9 m
Site0.8 ha
Our Team

The hands behind it

Portrait of Elias Marchetti
Elias MarchettiFounder & Principal
Portrait of Rowan Bex
Rowan BexDesign Director
Portrait of Theo Nkemi
Theo NkemiJob Captain

They took a vague, half-formed brief and turned it into a home that finally makes sense. Every corner was considered and the process never once felt rushed.

Camille Ardent, Homeowner

Novara made a hard hillside site feel effortless. The building sits like it has always been there, and the light through the day is genuinely a joy.

Idris Wren, Client

One team from the first sketch to the final handover. That continuity showed up in every detail, and the budget held all the way through.

Marisol Vane, Developer

Recognition

Design that earns its keep, 2025

OneEnduring House of the YearPrivate Homes2025TwoCivic Form Merit AwardCivic Work2024ThreeMaterial Honesty PrizeInteriors2024FourLow-Carbon Build CommendationLow-Carbon Build2023
Support

Frequently asked
Questions

No. The first conversation and a rough feasibility read are on us. Fees are only agreed once the scope is clear and written down.
Share your site, a rough brief and a budget range. Within a week you get an honest cost band and a suggested next step.
One small team carries your project from the first sketch to the final detail on site. The architect who starts your project finishes it.
Every project is drawn from scratch around your site, your budget and the way you live. Nothing is pulled off a shelf.
Most homes run twelve to twenty months from first sketch to handover, depending on scale, site and approvals.
Yes. Ask and we will walk you through complete projects, including the parts that were hard and how we solved them.

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