About
Rob Kennon Architects is an award-winning architecture practice founded in 2011. The studio is based in Melbourne and is recognised for its considered design sense and experience building within urban and rural settings.
As a practice we are interested in the idea of building as a backdrop, valuing architecture that is simple, recessive and belonging to its context. Our projects are characterised by the places they occupy and the people who occupy them, so the site and our clients are fundamental to our process.
Our studio is a small team of architects led by Rob Kennon, who share an interest in the composition, coordination and detailing of building elements. We work closely with builders and a range of collaborators to achieve highly resolved and well-crafted buildings.
People
Rob Kennon
M.Arch B.PD AIA
Rob established the practice, Rob Kennon Architects, in 2011 after years of experiences working with two of Melbourne’s most influential and respected design practices, Bates Smart and Jackson Clements Burrows. Prior to that, Rob worked with Bochsler & Partners.
Rob graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Planning and Design (First Class Honours) and a Master of Architecture. He was awarded the Ernest Fooks Memorial Award for Design and was selected in the Dean’s Honours List.
Jack Leishman
M.Arch B.Arch
Jack is an associate Architect with a Master of Architecture from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Rob Kennon Architects, Jack gained valuable experience working with Fiona Lynch Interior Design, where he was involved in both residential and commercial projects.
Monique Woods
M.Arch B.Arch
Monique is an experienced Architect with a Master of Architecture from Monash University. Prior to joining Rob Kennon Architects, Monique worked at Studio Esteta and Wellard Architects on a variety of residential projects. Monique has also worked as a Design Studio assistant at Monash University.
William Grosby
M.Arch B.Arch
William is a registered Architect with a Master of Architecture from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He has taught in the Masters of Architecture program at both RMIT University and Melbourne School of Design where he is currently a design studio tutor. His interests in design and detailing are complimented by experiments in furniture and object-making in his spare time.
Mietta Mullaly
M.Arch B.Arch
Mietta is a Graduate of Architecture with a Master of Architecture from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Rob Kennon Architects, Mietta worked at NH Architecture and Trujillo Moya Architektur (Berlin) where she was involved in large and small scale projects.
Jesse Ewart
M.Arch BAS
Jesse is a Graduate of Architecture with a Master of Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington. Prior to joining Rob Kennon Architects, Jesse worked at architecture+ and Athfield Architects (Wellington) on various urban, commercial and residential projects.
Awards
2023 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - Ackmans House (Shortlist)
Heritage
2022 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - The Dentist (Named Award Winner)
The Kevin Borland Award for Small Project Architecture
2022 AIA National Architecture Awards - The Dentist
Small Project Architecture
2021 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - Waffle House (Shortlist)
Residential Alterations and Additions
2021 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - Elwood Bungalow (Named Award Winner)
Residential Alterations and Additions: The John and Phyllis Murphy Awards for Residential Architecture.
2021 Houses Awards - Elwood Bungalow (Shortlist)
Alterations and Additions: Under 200sqm
2020 AIA National Awards, North Fitzroy House 02 (Shortlist)
Residential New
2020 Houses Awards - North Fitzroy House 02 (Winner New House Under 200sqm)
New House Under 200sqm
2020 Houses Awards - North Fitzroy House 02 (Winner Heritage Context)
House in a Heritage Context
2020 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - North Fitzroy House 02 (Winner)
Residential New
2019 AIA Victoria Architecture Awards - Bluff House (Commendation)
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
2016 Houses Awards - Lees House (Shortlist)
Alterations and Additions under 200sqm
2016 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - Goulburn Valley House (Commendation)
Residential New
2016 Houses Awards - Goulburn Valley House (Shortlist)
New House over 200sqm
2016 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - Burnley Office (Shortlist)
Interior Architecture
2015 Houses Awards - Burnley House (Commendation)
Apartment or Unit
2014 AIA Victorian Architecture Awards - East West House (Shortlist)
Residential Alterations and Additions
2014 Houses Awards - East West House (Shortlist)
Alterations and Addition over 200sqm
2014 Houses Awards - Datum House (Shortlist)
Alteration and Addition under 200sqm
2014 Houses Awards - East West House (Shortlist)
House in a Heritage Context
2013 Houses Awards - Batten & Board House (Shortlist)
Alteration and Addition under 200sqm
Publications
Year
Edition
Title
Publication
- 2023Est Living2023DigitalHome Tour | Ackmans House by Rob Kennon ArchitectsEst Living
- 2023Houses2023Issue 150House on a Lane by Rob Kennon ArchitectsHouses
- 2023Green2023Issue 91Pasture of PlentyGreen
- 2022EST Living2022Issue 43The ESTeemed 10EST Living
- 2022Belle Magazine2022January EditionWaffle House - On The GridBelle Magazine
- 2022The Commercial Project2022October EditionThe Dentist by Rob Kennon ArchitectsThe Commercial Project
- 2022Houses Magazine2022Issue 146Sugar Gum House: First House seriesHouses Magazine
- 2021Open Journal (online)2021NovemberCelebrating the Sky & GardenOpen Journal (online)
- 2021Belle Magazine2021March EditionCollingwood Apartment - Refined FigureBelle Magazine
- 2021Houses Magazine2021Issue 140Elwood BungalowHouses Magazine
- 2021Houses Magazine2021Issue 135Elwood Bungalow - Awards EditionHouses Magazine
- 2020Houses Magazine2020Issue 134Fitzroy North House 02 Houses Magazine
- 2020Houses Magazine2020Issue 135Fitzroy North House 02 - Awards EditionHouses Magazine
- 2020Design Anthology2020Issue 02North Fitzroy House 02 - What Lies BeyondDesign Anthology
- 2020The Australian2020November IssueTop 20 Architects - The ListThe Australian
- 2019The Local Project2019Issue 01Bluff House by Rob Kennon ArchitectsThe Local Project
- 2019Elle Decoration Magazine (Netherlands)2019Issue 5Bluff HouseElle Decoration Magazine (Netherlands)
- 2019Houses Magazine2019Issue 128Fitzroy North HouseHouses Magazine
- 2019Houses Magazine2019Issue 130Rob Kennon Architects - In ProfileHouses Magazine
- 2018Houses Magazine2018Issue 121Malvern HouseHouses Magazine
- 2018Real Living2018March EditionMalvern House - In The BlackReal Living
- 2016Houses Magazine2016Issue 108Clarence HousesHouses Magazine
- 2016Green Magazine2016Issue 48Lees House - As You Like ItGreen Magazine
- 2015Belle Magazine2015September EditionBurnley House - Townhouse ConnectionBelle Magazine
- 2015Habitus Magazine2015Issue 01East West House - A Tale of TimberHabitus Magazine
- 2015Belle Magazine2015July EditionRob Kennon Architects - Creative HomeBelle Magazine
- 2015Houses: Kitchens and Bathrooms2015Issue 10In-Situ House - Natural IntuitionHouses: Kitchens and Bathrooms
- 2014Houses Magazine2014Issue 100East West HouseHouses Magazine
- 2014Green Magazine2014Issue 39Datum HouseGreen Magazine
- 2014Belle Magazine2014May EditionIn-Situ House - Raw TalentBelle Magazine
- 2013Houses Magazine2013Issue 93Batten & Board HouseHouses Magazine
- 2013The Australian Financial Review2013January EditionSugar Gum House - At Home in the WildThe Australian Financial Review
- 2012A Fondo (Spain)2012Issue 141Sugar Gum House - 20 Ideas for a Perfect HomeA Fondo (Spain)
- 2012Monument Magazine2012Issue 110Sugar Gum House - Taming The ViewMonument Magazine
Careers
If you're interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter, CV and portfolio to [email protected].