Founding Director, Studio Edwards
Juror
Ben Edwards established Melbourne-based architecture and design practice Studio Edwards in 2016. The studio undertakes a wide range of projects, including housing, workplace, and cultural spaces.
Well known for his originality, inventiveness, and vision, Ben’s work defies conventional classifications by seamlessly blending architecture, design, and interiors into a cohesive creative vision. He has a deep passion for making expressing conceptual and material expertise across scales, from furniture to buildings. Ben’s calm and level demeanour fosters participation in the design process, ensuring clients derive maximum benefit from the project brief.
Studio Edwards’ groundbreaking work has garnered prestigious accolades, winning numerous design awards and receiving widespread publication.
Ben has tutored design at the Icelandic Institute of Design, Monash University, Liverpool University, and The Oslo Academy of Arts, as well as guest tutoring at RMIT and Melbourne University. He has served as a judge for the Victorian Architecture Awards and the Dezeen Awards Program in 2024.