We believe in architecture that connect people, history, and nature.
(Yep, all three!)
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Crush is all about creating connections between you and your love for history, nature and design. We don't just wanna preserve the heritage of your home, we want to make your home beautiful and, smarter.
How do we do that?
Glad you asked!
We… abracad–
Joking.
It's not a magic spell, it's a proven process that combines a deep research in the culture and history of your home, where we look for inspirations.
The conversation then turns to the present.
How can your project draw on the qualities and the original character of your home and at the same time work for your modern family? And so we begin a new chapter in the evolution of your home, written as a collaboration between us.
Whether your project involves the adaptation of an existing house, a new extension or an entirely new home— we can help you.
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We believe that architecture should establishing a connection between past, present and future
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We believe that the environments we build today need to positively impact tomorrow.
we believe in EMPOWERing THE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO TACKLE FUTURE GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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I'm a collector. I collect unfindable objects that have fascinating stories to tell.
I started collecting coins at the age of five, then retro newspapers, commemorative stamps, historical photos and lithographs, and now in adulthood, arts and mid-century furniture pieces which I can restore and have them live in glory again.
Working on heritage projects is similar to collecting. It requires dedication, attention to detail, and a personal touch to make it truly special. Attention to detail is critical, and the history of the project should be handled with care. The same goes for my design projects.
That's why I started Crush - because I wanted to do Architecture differently.
After spending years in the industry, I realised that my unique offering lies in the high-touch collaboration I have with my clients throughout the design process. I believe that every project deserves that level of attention to detail.
I'm selective about who I work with because I want to create a personalised and tailored experience for clients who are visionaries. If you care about art, detail, history, innovation, and sustainability, then we're the perfect match! Together, we can create a project that's a true representation of you, memorable, timeless, and endearing.
I’m a registered Architect in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
I studied in Reggio Calabria, then Turin; lived and worked in Paris and Amsterdam, before moving to Brisbane and now settled in Sydney.
Outside of Crush, I teach architecture at UNSW, I am a mentor at the Architect's Institute, and the Passive house Institute. I love inspiring the next generation of architects!
Ciao, I’m Carlo, founder of Crush Architecture.
I'm a collector. I collect unfindable objects that have fascinating stories to tell. I started collecting coins at the age of five, then retro newspapers, commemorative stamps, historical photos and lithographs, and now in adulthood, arts and mid-century furniture pieces which I can restore and have them live in glory again.
Working on heritage projects is similar to collecting. It requires dedication, attention to detail, and a personal touch to make it truly special. Attention to detail is critical, and the history of the project should be handled with care. The same goes for my design projects.
That's why I started Crush - because I wanted to do Architecture differently.
After spending years in the industry, I realized that my unique offering lies in the high-touch collaboration I have with my clients throughout the design process. I believe that every project deserves that level of attention to detail.
I'm selective about who I work with because I want to create a personalized and tailored experience for clients who are visionaries. If you care about art, detail, history, style, innovation, and sustainability, then we're the perfect match! Together, we can create a project that's a true representation of you, memorable, timeless, and endearing.
I’m a registered Architect in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
I studied in Reggio Calabria, then Turin; lived and worked in Paris and Amsterdam, before moving to Brisbane and now settled in Sydney.
Outside of Crush, I am an industry mentor at UNSW, the Architect's Institute, and the Passive house Institute. I love inspiring the next generation of architects!
Ciao, I’m Carlo, founder of Crush Architecture.
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+ Vision: to change the industry's misconception that architecture is a luxury and a complicated process.
+ Advocate for: designs and sustainable solutions that have a sizable return on investment, to the occupier, investor and collector.
+ Focus on: building practices that lessen waste and impact on future generations.
+ Inspire by: works of Peter Zumthor, Alvaro Siza or artists Anish Kapoor and Alberto Burri, each to their own for creating art which reflects culture and harnesses community.
+ Fun fact: I'm Italian and talk with my hands - it's just part of who I am.
When I was a child, I lived in a small apartment in my hometown with my family. I was a little kid when my parents decided to buy land near the sea and build their dream home, with the help of an aspiring young architect.
Even though I was young, I was completely mesmerised by the tactility of the materials, the colours, the natural lighting, the quality of the double height and the strong connection with the surrounding landscape.
My parents instilled in me a love and appreciation of well-designed spaces, and it naturally led me into architecture in an attempt to create spaces that bring people joy and meaning.
why I do what I do: My back story
Mamma and I in the living of our home 1987
FOUNDED WITH the AMBITION to CHANGE the DEESIGN industry
that’s where we come in
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I know how important your home is to you; it's often your most valuable asset. That's why I've carefully chosen a team of experts who share a common vision and are committed to working together towards the same goal - bringing your idea to life. I work for projects across Sydney - from Surry Hills, to Manly and the Northern Beaches, in Sydney's Inner West, North Sydney, and everywhere in between.
"As your partner, not just your architect, I treat your project with the same care as if it were my own."
Carlo russo
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