EST. 2018
PRAHRAN, VIC
TACTILE ATELIER
37.8504° S, 144.9922° E
Crafted timber joinery and refined stone architecture in a Melbourne interior by Choiceupliftpath
MELBOURNE INTERIOR ATELIER

Shaped by quiet craft, grounded in living spaces.

Founded in Prahran, Choiceupliftpath unites authentic materials, honest joinery, and tailored space planning for Melbourne homes and boutique commercial sanctuaries.

INITIAL STUDIO DIALOGUE Complimentary 45-min consultation
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OUR DESIGN CREED

Quiet Confidence Measured in Honest Details

We do not impose a house style. Our studio exists to understand how you inhabit space, curating Australian timber, tactile stone, and layered lighting to craft an enduring sense of calm.

01

Collaborative Process

From discovery workshops to weekly site walkthroughs, your habits and lifestyle steer spatial planning and custom furniture selection.

02

Function-Led Aesthetics

Beauty originates in practical utility: seamless concealed storage, ergonomic kitchen triangles, and natural solar path alignment.

03

Budget-Conscious Rigour

Transparent schedules of fixtures and trade procurement ensure investments are channelled into tactile surfaces that age gracefully.

Material study and custom furniture placement in daylight
Fig. 2.4 Prahran Townhouse Living & Joinery
Spacious Melbourne residence curated with warm timber, limestone, and bespoke lighting
MELBOURNE RESIDENTIAL / Toorak Villa Interior Architecture
STUDIO PRACTITIONERS

The People Behind Choiceupliftpath

A multi-disciplinary collective of interior architects, joinery artisans, and spatial planners united in Melbourne.

Elena Vane, Founder and Principal Design Director

Elena Vane

Principal Design Director

Space planning, whole-home spatial continuity & architectural renovations.

Marcus Chen, Senior Interior Architect & Joinery Lead

Marcus Chen

Custom Joinery & Millwork

Specialist timber engineering, bespoke kitchen cabinetry & concealed detail.

Saskia Thorne, Lead Interior Designer

Saskia Thorne

Kitchen & Bath Design

Natural stone selections, wet area ergonomics & tactile finishes.

Julian Holt, Commercial Project Director

Julian Holt

Commercial Fit-Outs

Hospitality flow, retail brand environments & contemporary workplace acoustics.

Amara O'Connell, Lighting & Atmosphere Designer

Amara O'Connell

Lighting & Atmosphere

Circadian luminaire schemes, architectural cove details & bespoke pendants.

Liam Sterling, Furniture Sourcing & Styling Lead

Liam Sterling

Furniture & Styling

Australian maker collaborations, vintage art procurement & final staging.

VALIDATED BY SPACE

Why Melbourne Trust Choiceupliftpath

01 / TRANSLATION

We translate complex site realities, council approvals, and personal aesthetics into an effortless architectural journey.

02 / ENDURANCE

No fast trends. We specify robust Australian hardwood, honed limestone, and patina-rich metals that grow richer over decades.

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Begin the Conversation in Melbourne or Beyond

Whether you are re-imagining a heritage residence, modernising a kitchen and bath suite, or launching a boutique hospitality venue, our studio team guides each phase with quiet precision.

Choiceupliftpath studio location in Melbourne Prahran
PRIMARY ATELIER

Prahran Studio & Materials Library

218 Chapel Street

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Choiceupliftpath Australia-wide project reach and regional architectural commissions
NATIONWIDE REACH

Australia-Wide Design Commissions

On-Site Consultations: Victoria, NSW, Queensland & South Australia

Remote Digital Atelier & Builder Procurement Sprints