Timber boardwalk leading to the vertically clad entry of Speers Point House, Lake Macquarie
Timber boardwalk leading to the vertically clad entry of Speers Point House, Lake Macquarie
Two-storey home clad in vertical timber, with a woman looking out from a wide upstairs window and a young child running across the covered timber deck below, past outdoor lounge chairs and a timber staircase.

Architecture shaped around
the way people want to live

Architecture shaped around
the way people want to live

OVDA Studio is a Newcastle-based practice creating thoughtful architecture — beautiful, site-specific and made to be lived in.

OVDA Studio is a Newcastle-based practice creating thoughtful architecture — beautiful, site-specific and made to be lived in.

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Charcoal-clad addition with a timber-framed window at Carlton Street Terrace, The Hill, Newcastle

We design architecture that responds to site, climate and the rhythms of everyday life — balancing functionality with warmth, atmosphere and connection to landscape.

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Charcoal-clad pavilions and a gravel path through native grasses at Smiths Lake Accommodation

FEATURED PROJECT

Smiths Lake Accommodation

Three flexible pavilions inspired by the simplicity of camping, designed to accommodate family gatherings, private retreats and boutique short stays within the coastal bushland of the NSW Mid North Coast.

Two gabled timber pavilions of Speers Point House set among trees above Lake Macquarie

FEATURED PROJECT

Speers Point House

A new family home on a steep site overlooking Lake Macquarie, designed to capture expansive views while providing privacy, shelter and a strong connection to the landscape.

Carlton Street Terrace addition on the corner of a steep street on The Hill, Newcastle

FEATURED PROJECT

Carlton Street Terrace

An urban retreat on one of Newcastle’s steepest streets. Set within The Hill Heritage Conservation Area, this project carefully balances compact inner-city living with a sensitive response to heritage and context.

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