Canopy Architecture was founded by Carolinna Lee, a Registered Architect in Victoria. With a Bachelor of Architecture from University of New South Wales, Carolinna has applied her contemporary aesthetics and interest in human occupation of space to a range of mediums and environments. A professional beginning in Sydney Heritage Architecture gave Carolinna a strong appreciation for heritage buildings, whilst drawing her attention to the beauty of modern residential work. Melbourne has been the perfect location to work on residential projects where she has accumulated extensive experience project managing high-end residential projects, and also extending her skills to landscape and even hospitality work. The last nine years have been busy with Carolinna living in Bright, she has had two children, and has exhibited her photography work twice in Sydney.

Philosophy

“The word ‘canopy’ encapsulates many ideas I am interested in of architecture as a shelter i.e. creation of spaces that are spiritual and beautiful. Spiritual in terms of a human living and experiencing life in a meaningful way. The word canopy speaks about nature and how trees and landscape inform space and place. A canopy of trees is seasonal, climatic, light modulating, evolving, and tactile – all aspects that embody good Architecture”.

Carolinna Lee, June 2013

Testimony

“We had for a number of years thought about making a transformation to our house to improve our living and practical spaces. With Carolinna we were able to realise our aspirations and ideas by going through a very thorough and meaningful process that resulted in not just plans, but also specifications that enabled a very clear and discernible builder quotation and engagement result. Carolinna's up front experience, diligence and creativity brought our plans to life and made things very easy for all involved. Carolinna brings to the design and realisation process a high degree of professionalism, creativity and detail along with care in what she does and the service she provides. What a wonderful way of turning your dreams into a reality!”

Peter and Sabine Gough
Bright