Established in Melbourne in 1996, Coy Yiontis is a highly awarded architectural practice recognised within the industry for its rigorous approach. Thoughtful and meticulous, this approach is defined by experience and knowledge reflecting 30 years of architecture across residential, retail, commercial and institutional projects in Australia and abroad.
Intelligent, crafted responses form the core ethos of the practice, while a deep understanding of space planning, detailing, light and materials facilitate the creation of environments that are seamless in both function and aesthetic. The ability to creatively problem-solve and a thorough knowledge of construction methods combined with an active pursuit of new technologies and materials informs all projects. A considered team approach is fostered both in-studio and with the client. This and a solid reputation with local authorities, consultants and builders ensures constructive and respectful collaboration enabling the delivery of outstanding projects, regardless of scale.
Our architecture serves not only the practical requirements of the brief but assumes a responsibility to the wider community. We aspire to create affordable housing and built diversity and feel very strongly that as architects, it is our responsibility to contribute to a much better designed environment for all sectors of the community on both an environmental and socially responsible level and are constantly pursuing opportunities to realise these goals.
Senior Team
Coy Yiontis Architects has in position an office structure that allows it to deliver most scales of project. Our core staff have a broad range of experience in projects of diverse size and type. Through its network of contractors we adapt to suit the requirements of a given project. The Directors, as the principal designers, are directly involved in every project that is entrusted to the Practice.
George Yiontis
Director
George’s ability to create inspired solutions to design problems is supported by a solid knowledge of construction techniques gained over 30 years of practice. A skilled designer and visual communicator, his evocative drawings have won architectural competitions both locally and internationally. With Rosa, he is involved in all aspects of the business; overseeing the design process at both a general and highly detailed level. George is a regular juror for the AIA Victorian Chapter awards and on the ARBV assessment panel.
Registered Architect (ARVB)
Fellow of Australian Institute of Architects (FRAIA)
Member of Association of Consulting Architects Australia (ACA)
Rosa Coy
Director
Rosa is active in all phases of the design and building process; from client engagement through to project delivery. As co-design director with George Yiontis she oversees the design process and all staff to ensure a consistent design approach across the work – the focus always on design excellence and how it can be achieved most efficiently. Rosa contributes to the architectural profession through her regular involvement as juror in industry awards, participation as speaker at events nationally about the work of the practice and as a guest critic and assessor at Deakin and Melbourne Universities.
Registered Architect (ARVB)
Member of Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
MDIA Member of Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Member of Association of Consulting Architects Australia (ACA)
Selected Awards
2023
Houses Awards: House Alteration & Addition over 200m2: Finalist
Somerville
2022
City of Port Phillip Design Development Awards
– Residential New: Winner
Harold
2021
AIA-VIC Residential Alterations & Additions: Finalist
Solid House
2020
Australia Interior Design Awards
– Residential Design: Finalist
Solid House
2019
House & Garden Top 50 Rooms Awards
– Best Bathroom: Finalist
St Vincent’s Place
2019
Australia Interior Design Awards
– Workplace Design: Finalist
Pedla HQ
2019
Australia Interior Design Awards
– Retail Design: Finalist
Pedla HQ
2018
Boroondara Urban Design Awards
– Medium Scale Multi-Residential Development: Winner
Rockingham Townhouses
2018
AIA VIC
– Residential New: Commendation
Humble House
2017
Houses Awards
– House Alteration & Addition over 200m2: Finalist
Nolan House
2017
House & Garden TOP 50 Rooms Awards
– Best Bathroom: Winner
Pilley Street House
2017
Houses Awards
– House in Heritage Context: Finalist
Nolan House
2017
Australian Interior Design Awards
– Residential: Finalist
Nolan House
2016
Houses Awards
– New House over 200m2: Finalist
Humble House
2015
AIA-VIC
– Residential Alterations & Additions: Winner
House 3
2015
Houses Awards
– Residential Alterations & Additions: Finalist
House 3
2015
Australian Timber Design Awards
– Residential Alterations & Addition: Finalist
House 3
2014
City of Port Phillip Vibrant Design Awards
– Best Heritage Re-development: Finalist
House 3
2014
SPASA Awards
– Best Residential Courtyard Pool Finalist: Highly commended
House 3
2005
RAIA VIC Awards
– Residential Architecture: Finalist
Berkley Dobson House
2004
RAIA VIC Awards
– Commercial Architecture: Finalist
Victoria Harbour Centre
2004
RAIA VIC Awards
– Residential Architecture: Finalist
Berkley Dobson House
2003
RAIA VIC Awards
– Residential Architecture: Winner
House 2
2002
City of Port Phillip
– Urban Design Awards: Finalist
Albert Street