Three of Sydney’s brightest emerging architects open their new design collective, EM BE CE. Mladen Prnjatovic, Ben Green and Chi Melhem have teamed up to establish EM BE CE – an architectural practice exploring new ways of living together.

Based in the creative precinct of Chippendale, the studio combines their collective experience in residential design, planning and urbanism – everything from bespoke private homes to city-scaled projects and precincts.

A core philosophy of EM BE CE – that good design is for everyone – informs the research and thinking on every project, regardless of scale. 

Each director brings a particular strength to the practice, from intuitive, strategic thinking and technical expertise that unlocks opportunity, to a cut-through communication style informed by deep knowledge and global perspective. Around the table their contest of ideas pushes projects into new terrain, and often unexpected solutions.

EM BE CE opens its doors in a lofty warehouse space in Chippendale, with four other handpicked architects and over a dozen bespoke private residences on the drawing board.

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Chi Melhem

This department focuses on the design and planning of building structures and spaces.

Architecture Department

This department is responsible for designing and overseeing architectural projects and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Architecture Services

This department focuses on creating and developing visual concepts and designs for various projects.

Design Department

This department oversees the strategic direction and management of the organization.

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Teams

Architecture Department

Architecture Services

Design Department

Leadership

Offices