THE TEAM:
ANDRE FRINO
- Director
Andre, originally from Wollongong, Australia, earned his Bachelor's in Architecture, Design & Planning from the University of Sydney in 2015 and his Master's in Architecture from the Royal College of Art, London, in 2018. After working in London, he returned to Sydney to teach architecture at the University of Sydney while continuing to practice. With experience at renowned firms like Grimshaw and MHNDU, Andre founded Darkside Architecture Studio, focusing on high-quality, sustainable design solutions for residential and commercial clients across Australia. He brings extensive expertise in architectural design, team facilitation, problem-solving, and contemporary methodologies.
andre@darksidearchitecture.com
+61 429 926 373
ANA SUBOTIC - Creative Director
Ana completed her Bachehlor degree at the Univeristy of NSW and her Master of Architecture at the University of Sydney, where she was highly awarded for her academic and design achievements, before going on to work with a number of international design practices on high-profile commercial and public projects. More recently, her time at Stafford Architecture allowed her to hone her skills in high-end residential design. Ana brings to the studio a wealth of diverse experience and a keen eye for detail, always balancing creativity with precision in her design approach.
ana@darksidearchitecture.com
+61 432 889 288
STEPHEN ZHANG - Residential Design Lead
Stephen, a Sydney native with a lifelong passion for architecture and design, holds a Bachelor's in Design in Architecture (2020) and a Master's in Architecture (2023) from the University of Technology Sydney. After earning a degree in Resource Economics from the University of Sydney, he pursued his true calling in architecture. His studies included placements in Berlin and Japan, where he gained a deep understanding of contemporary design in both modern and historic contexts. In his practice, Stephen combines local and international, historic and contemporary influences to create functional, contextual, and beautiful architecture in close collaboration with clients.stephen@darksidearchitecture.com
+61 433 724 331