ABOUT
Circle Studio Architects (ARBV 51730) is a design-focused practice in Melbourne’s inner west. We are proudly female-owned and believe that great architecture is centred around those who use it. Circle Studio Architects is headed by Amber Laing and Yvonne Meng who both have extensive experience in the industry across a range of scales and typologies.
Our story began from a chance encounter on a bus in Melbourne’s inner west where we discovered we were moving to the same street in vibrant Seddon. Circle Studio Architects was borne out of a desire to create fun and interesting spaces, and not being afraid to do things a bit differently. We pride ourselves on being good communicators and listeners in order to provide personalised design solutions for our clients.
As of 2023, we expanded our little studio to Newcastle, NSW. We are registered in both Victoria and NSW and able to take on projects in both of these states.
PEOPLE
Yvonne Meng (ARBV 18437) is an architect with over 15 years experience in both the private and public sectors. Yvonne is located in our Melbourne office. She has worked for several design practices as well as the City of Melbourne before deciding to become her own boss. She has a PhD in architecture and has taught extensively in the architecture schools at Monash, University of Melbourne, and RMIT. Yvonne is active in Melbourne’s architecture culture and has published articles, sat on Awards Juries, been a past long-standing member of the AIA Editorial committee, spoken at talks and conferences, and curated the monthly PROCESS talks.
Yvonne enjoys a good coffee, pottery, and scuba diving.
Amber Laing (ARBV 20826, NARB 11617) is an architect with a background in education and residential projects. Amber is located in our Newcastle office. She is experienced in undertaking carefully considered concept design, design development, and documentation. Having also been an exhibition designer at the Museum of Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Amber has a keen eye for detail and human-centred spaces, and brings to projects her sharp design detailing and understanding of architectural finish.
Amber enjoys hanging out with her daughter and her favourite food is hot chips.
