Crafting beautiful homes AND enriching places to live using:
ARCHITECTURE
+ INTERIOR DESIGN
Form + Function + FeelF³
I want you to feel excited to wake-up in your space every single day!
Because I believe that the very best architects are lifelong students dedicated to understanding people. My career is dedicated to the task of understanding how to create a meaningful home environment for you, so you are nourished and can go out and live your best life! My passion lies in exploring how spaces emotionally enrich lives beyond functionality and aesthetics. For me, achieving a seamless integration of form, function and feel is paramount. Each element plays a crucial role in crafting experiences that are not only visually appealing but also deeply resonate with you.
My career journey (full details on LinkedIn), including an academic research project on Architectural Memory, has explored the complex interplay between space, memory, and perception. Working with renown architects like Shaun Lockyer I was able to hone my skills in residential design but I longed to put my unique skills and knowledge into action. In 2017 Carmen + Co was founded to do just that.
Most architects focus on Function and great architects also focus on Form. In addition I emphasize the 'third F'— Feel. My approach is centered on understanding how clients want to emotionally experience their spaces, integrating Form, Function and Feel harmoniously into every design. This F³ design method fosters a connection between you and your living environment and ensures that your project evolves to reflect and enhance the essence of you.
Carmen Saide
BArch BBE(Arch)
Architect + Wife + Mother Endlessly Curious Student of Life
I Value...Deep Connections
Honest and Transparent Communication
Timeless and Enduring Design
Environmentally Conscious Design
FORM
For us Form is the embodiment of purposeful elegance. Every line, curve and surface should contribute to the overall harmony of the design. There is clarity of intention behind every detail in our work. The proportions of your home match the proportions of your body and the world around. We let the inherent qualities of the materials we use shine though. This balance creates timeless beauty and luxury. Homes that endure and are cherished, are homes that are named.
What will you name you home?
FUNCTION
Functionality is the cornerstone of modern design. Innovation in function involves us anticipating and addressing your needs intuitively. We do not see practicality and useability as limitations but opportunities for creative problem solving. Our homes reflect your lifestyle and use principals of passive design and building biology to create pragmatic solutions to enhance your overall health and comfort. Thoughtful detailing and material selection ensure an environment where your family can thrive.
How can your home better nurture you?
FEEL
Feel encapsulates the emotional response evoked by a design. This emotional connection transcends form and function, resonating on a personal level with you. We recognise that perception is deeply shaped by individual experiences and memories so we take the time to understand you. Our spaces are designed to leave an impression, to slow you down, and reconnect you with your surroundings - from the warmth of the sun to the rustle of the leaves. A nurturing place to be.