Meet Steph Richardson


A woman with curly hair is smiling for the camera and wearing a necklace.


Steph Richardson (M Arch. B PD Arch. BA.) grew up among the gum trees in the Dandenong Ranges and now lives with her young family in Blackburn North.


Initially completing an Arts degree, majoring in History and Music, Steph developed a passion for her architectural history subjects and upon graduation, immediately enrolled in an Architecture degree. This diverse background has given her an appreciation of various creative and architectural traditions.


For Steph the most rewarding challenge is ensuring the function of the home fits the family. Everything depends on how the architecture facilitates and improves the occupants' everyday lives. Her desire to get to know you and understand your needs is at the heart of every successful design.


Steph lives in a typical apricot-brick ‘60s house with an ‘80s 'back room' extension—giving her first-hand experience of these two archetypes of suburban Australian architecture. She can't wait for the opportunity to bring the ideas she has for her home, for now on the 'mental drawing board', into reality. 


Here’s a link to listen to Steph’s interview by Build Hatch Podcast on her journey to become an architect.