LLDS is a design and architectural practice that extends design and craft sensibility through digital technologies. We make architecture that engages with everyday activities through materials. We believe that architecture should be ethical, generous, sustainable and responsive. We design through spatial, material and narrative making, exploring construction processes and digital media using robotics to virtual reality. Established in 2012, LLDS is a group of architects, designers, researchers, technologists, and makers led by David Leggett and Paul Loh; both are architects registered in Australia and the UK, respectively. Both partners are educators and have led design workshops and lectured in Australia, Sweden, Italy, China, Canada, and the UK. 

The practice provides full architectural services and operates on the scale of the city, building, interior, and furniture. Our works have been exhibited and received awards in Australia and the UK. Our research in material practice has been published in international journals and discussed at international forums. We make new tools for robotic fabrication, including patent technology that reduces waste in concrete panel fabrication.

LLDS is a registered practice (700025) in Victoria.

Design for a Sustainable Future
LLDS is a signatory of Architects Declare Australia and is committed to carbon-neutral practices in our business and through our projects. We are committed to designing using circular design principles, passive climate design strategies, and minimising construction waste through technology. Our project supports the local economy, and where possible, we aim to source material, craft and fabrication resources near the project site; these are often our starting position. We are committed to specifying products, materials and production processes that mitigate modern slavery risks in our supply chains.

On Country

LLDS acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which our studio is located – the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung of the Kulin Nation, as well as Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia on which we live, work and practice. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors of these lands and acknowledge that their sovereignty has never been ceded. We recognise the ongoing connection, knowledges, and rights of First Nations peoples, and hold our responsibility to advocate for justice, equity ad healing at our core.

Awards:

Dezeen (Urban) House of the Year 2024

Premier Award for Australian Interior Design 2024
Australian Interior Design Award 2024: Best of State (Victoria)
Australian Interior Design Award 2024: Residential Design
Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria Chapter), Sustainability Award 2024
Australian Timber Design Award 2024 - Residential Fitout