design studio

moss

beauty-led, site-responsive design

prioritising local materials, material & structure reuse and connection to nature.

moss is a small design practice based in the Yarra Valley.
I work across residential architecture, site-responsive design, and material-led research—shaping spaces and objects that are grounded, refined, and connected to their surroundings.

My work begins with close attention: to landscape, to structure, to light, to the materials already present and the potential of existing site & context. The studio’s goal with every project is ultimately to make something that contributes positively to its surroundings, and belongs, both to its place and to the people who use it.

Elizabeth Hamer

Architect

Certified Passivhaus Designer

services offered

  • Full architectural services for residential renovations, additions, retrofits & new builds. This includes:

    • Site analysis and documentation

    • Concept design

    • Design development and material selection

    • Coordinating of all consultants as required

    • Town planning permissions

    • Documentation for tender, building contracts & building permits

    • Tender coordination

    • Contract administration / project management during & post construction

  • Stand-alone services, such as:

    • Early design consultations and concept design studies

    • Pre-design site and material investigations & experimentation

    • Documentation of existing site/house plans

  • Collaborative, research-driven, or experimental design projects (by invitation)

I bring a design-led approach that values simplicity, craft, and long-term usefulness. With training in Passivhaus and an interest in low-impact materials, I aim to make buildings that are not only beautiful and site-responsive—but also comfortable, efficient, and quietly intelligent.

Each project is shaped through conversation, curiosity, and care.