“South of my days' circle, part of my blood's country, rises that tableland, high delicate outline of bony slopes wincing under the winter,
low trees, blue-leaved and olive, outcropping granite - clean, lean, hungry country.” - Judith Wright, South of my Days
The New England region is unique. It is defined by four distinct seasons of colourful autumns, crisp winters, warm summers and promising springs. It consists of deep gorges, waterfalls, basalt and granite, ambitious communities, high altitude regional cities of low density connected by townships, country and open spaces flecked with livestock. It is an area that should be celebrated.
We think of our process as a journey with our client, in which the outcome may not be known at the commencement but in the end, both parties are the better for the adventure. Our goal is to respect our past and provide context considerate design. We believe in facilitating a ‘contemporary vernacular’ for the betterment of our built environment and the people who inhabit it.
Our passion lies in conceptualising, designing, planning, detailing and ultimately realising buildings that serve the occupants, the
environment, the locality and reflect the way we live. By looking to the past to inform the future, we strive to create a ‘contemporary
vernacular’ in which context instructs the outcome.
Considering both function and aesthetics, we offer Interior Architecture to design spaces that are safe, habitable and fit for purpose. Well-thought out built environments have the potential to increase occupant happiness and enhance experience. Working with us for your interior architecture requirements can help alleviate stress, be value-adding and allow for consideration of the bigger picture.
Within the New England, we are blessed with an array of heritage buildings. Our belief is to respect the past, in combination with appropriating for the future. We can help with design advice and negotiating approval processes for works to historic properties.
Alesya Frost
Principal
For me, the New England Region isn't just a base, it's the whole reason this practice exists. Originally from Glen Innes, I returned in
2016 after a decade of studying and working in Brisbane, with a clearer sense than ever of what makes this place worth designing
for.
Through architecture school, a deep interest in place-oriented design was developed; the idea that good buildings don't just sit on land, they belong to it.
At Frost, the mission is simple; design for context. Work that connects people to the places they live, work and care about. Heritage, interior, architecture- whatever the project, that thread runs through all of it.
I'm just a local who cares about good design and work that genuinely makes a difference for this region. If that sounds like the right fit, I'd love to hear from you.
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) - Honours
Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) – Second Class Honours
Master of Architecture
Graduate Certificate of Arts (Major in History)
NSW Registered Architect - #10852
