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ILLIA GHANDAHARY
MORE ABOUT ME
HEY THERE !
My name is Illia, I am an Architectural Graduate and Designer from Melbourne, Australia.
My passion is residential architecture, apartments & luxury homes, but I am also ready to dive into any larger scale commercial projects too!
With a combined 6 years of local experience, I work hard with my team to deliver strong development and architectural outcomes for our client’s projects.
You can learn more about me and my work in this portfolio.
Get in touch with me below !!
Cheers - Illia
i.ghandahary@gmail.com
+61 430 163 104
https://linktr.ee/illiaghanda
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE MONASH UNIVERSITY COMPLETED 2020
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE MONASH UNIVERSITY COMPLETED 2017
SOFTWARE EDUCATION COURSES
DESIGN MATTERS: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
IKONOMIDIS DESIGN STUDIO - JULY 2022
HIA: WHITE CARD MELBOURNE MARCH 2016
ASPIRATIONS
ARBV REGISTRATION BOUTIQUE BUILT OUTCOMES PROJECT ARCHITECT CREATIVE LEAD CONTRACTS
PROFESSIONAL
IKONOMIDIS DESIGN STUDIO
ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE APR 2021 - PRESENT
ARIO ARC ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE APR 2019 - MARCH 2021
PLANNING & DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN 2017 – 2019
PROJECTS
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STICKS + STONES SHELTER
Perched on the hills of Mount Martha, this coastal retreat embraces nature with sweeping bay views and glimpses of the CBD. An engineered rock-like entryway mimics a seaside cave, leading to fluid balconies that echo ocean waves. Expansive glass and warm timber elements blur boundaries, immersing the home in its stunning coastal surroundings.
VISUALISATION Ikonomidis Design Studio
ACADEMIA TO BRIDGES
BRIDGES UNDERCROFT SPACES
A series of renowned bridges from around the world were combined along with their reimagined undercroft spaces, transforming them into a series of innovative furniture designs tailored for study spaces—blending architecture, function, and urban adaptability.
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Focus study
Studio / Classroom
THE WALPOLE RESIDENCES
This high-end residential project balances luxury and efficiency. Through rigorous yield analysis, we optimized the site’s potential, crafting a refined scheme for 18 premium apartments across a strategic two-lot acquisition.
Typical floor plan
Apartment
VISUALISATION Ikonomidis Design Studio
FENG SHUI, THIS WAY...
Set on a 4,500sqm Templestowe estate, this luxury home was designed by us, built by a premium local builder, and refined with a Feng Shui consultant. It features a 10-car garage, tennis court, cinema, gym, and expansive outdoor entertaininment, blending elegance with suburban harmony.
PHOTOGRAPHY ALIA Homes
HANDS IN THE AIR!
This 32-apartment social housing concept uses timber and tension cables to elevate the structure, enhancing ground-level activation. Nesting forms create a dynamic, sustainable design that fosters community engagement.
COLLABORATION Rodan Fujiie, Reshan Jayamanne
PHOTOGRAPHY Monash University
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Short section
NEXT STOP: BRUNSWICK 2.0
An ‘Improved Accessway’ for the Upfield Bike Path by extending Brunswick Station, separating bicycles and pedestrians, and providing a new mixed-use ‘Social Housing’ building & infrastructure.
Sketch of apartments
Sketch of station redesign
Axonometric of train station context
Axonometric of apartments & context
i.ghandahary@gmail.com
+61 430 163 104
https://linktr.ee/illiaghanda