T E S T I M O N I A L S 

“There’s always a smoothness to a project’s program when working with Winter Architecture. Their organised practice management style and professionalism is strengthened by their willingness to engage their clients and keep momentum over long periods of time. This positive process influences everyone’s experience, from my own to their client’s.”

— Kelly Royle, Landscape Architect

“Paired with their strong vision for a project, Winter Architecture’s flexibility welcomes my skills. This process is quite rare and is deeply rewarding for me as a passionate designer.”

— Valentin Tinc, Joiner
W I N T E R    A R C H I T E C T U R E
Winter Architecture is an award winning practice established in 2016. We are based in Fitzroy, Melbourne and the Surf Coast, with projects across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
We approach architecture as a sensory experience, attentive to the tactile qualities of materials, the interplay of light and shadow, and the subtle shaping of space that influences how people feel and move. Every project is a balance of simplicity and meaning, with each detail carefully crafted to evoke a sense of calm, permanence and connection.

Our aim is to create spaces that resonate deeply with their users, fostering an enduring relationship between people, place and time. At the heart of our practice is a guiding belief: design, practice and building should aspire to simplicity, clarity and quality.

We work closely and sensitively with our clients, guiding each project from early ambition through to realised form. Our process is defined by two clear stages.

The Vision stage uncovers and defines the functional, spatial and aesthetic direction for your project. Through careful dialogue and analysis, we establish a concept that reflects your needs and the character of the site.

The Realisation stage develops this concept into a resolved, buildable design. We refine details, coordinate with consultants and oversee documentation, ensuring the project is delivered with precision and clarity.

F O U N D I N G    D I R E C T O R
 Jean Graham is the Founding Director and Principal Architect of Winter Architecture, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Known for a calm and refined approach, Jean and her team create bespoke residences and developments that embody timeless elegance, meticulous craftsmanship and a deep connection to place. 
Jean holds honours degrees in Architecture and Construction Management and is a registered architect in Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales. Winter Architecture has received national and international recognition, including for the multi award winning Bermagui Beach House, a thoughtfully crafted home on the Sapphire Coast in New South Wales that reflects the practice’s attention to considered design, materiality and spatial refinement. 
The practice designs elegant, tranquil environments that encourage meaningful connections and lasting wellbeing. Each project is shaped by a careful interplay of light, material and proportion, reflecting a commitment to detail, quality and enduring value. In addition to her architectural practice, Jean contributes to the profession as an Associate Teaching Fellow at Deakin University, serves as a director of the board for ArchiTeam, and participates in design juries, panels and mentoring.

Director

Jean Graham

Registered Architect with ARBV 2011
TAS 2016 & NSW 2016
B.Arch (hons) 2007
B.Const.Mgmt (hons) 2007