Christine McKanna – Farr leads Australasia Presence. Christine McKanna-Farr develops design-driven modules for hospitality and residential projects. Christine works collaboratively with professional teams producing innovative property solutions, promoting best practice, sustainability and meeting the needs of local communities. The focus for Australasia is to duplicate the business model in ASIA PACIFIC. Our focus is to strategically re-purpose existing property portfolios with exceptional design outcomes. Our key business focus is developing long term relationships with landowner/ operators and developers. Both Christine and Andrew work as a team to build business plans around existing and new land holdings.
Situated in Ikkina Road, Burleigh Heads, this sustainable + solar powered 3-story, 3-meter ceiling height apartment building is architecturally designed with 4 separate apartments, all with roof top sky gardens, The planning is designed to allow cross ventilation and maximizes natural light.
Development Size: 100 Acre Site, located at the foothills of Wollemi National Park NSW
designmilkstudio has been engaged to evaluate unique properties and develop strategies to add architectural and real estate value to historic properties in the hunter valley. Glenrock is a niche market, with timely renovations to enable the owners to create a boutique getaway in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Services: Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design Regional NSW luxe bathroom in heritage country villa with a staged restoration, and new build. This 1903 Circa Australian hardwood timber cottage is set to be revived with new spaces and some modifications.
Currently, a new bathroom has been designed and built into one of the original bedrooms. The cottage has soaring internal heights and beautifully small interior compartments, known as rooms. Currently, the property is under full renovation and restoration, with the contemporary luxury design embedded into this charming home.
Status: Completed Location: Bulga NSW Status: 2021 Ongoing Development Size: 150 sq.mtrs.
Services: Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design
On this 100-year-old heritage site, the original footprint of the colonial maid’s accommodation and cart shed was designed into a modern Cabin, replacing the maid’s quarters, while retaining the original commanding simple structures that are defined by the apex of the roof structure and characterized as the good ‘old-fashioned shed’, noted throughout history.
Christie is a uniquely talented designer and leader with the charisma and pizzaz to empower talented creatives dealing with the most difficult of client briefs. Our shared COVID challenges in running a studio in Malaysia, contributing to Thailand client experiences, designing for Australian workplace solutions whilst always maintaining an eye on the UAE - was done with fun, style, openness and the ability to always find the positive and focus on a great outcome.
Simon Davis | Owner Double Picc Cafe
Incredible Spaces
Christine was an inspirational force behind the design and construction of my café, Double Piccin the NSW Upper Hunter. Having collaborated on projects over the past decade , her vision, eye for detail and ability to create incredible spaces are at the same time functional and fit for purpose, has been indispensable. She is truly a creator of the Highest Calibre.
Brenton Mauriello OA | Chairman dwp
Adapt to the specific needs
Christine's extensive knowledge at all stages of the design process, combined with her client management skills are touched with her uniqueness that sets her apart , you will truly enjoy the journey with her...
