“Designing is a wonderful opportunity to add something special to our world.” FM

 

“I believe design is more significant if it has  conscious intentions …. to arrest, challenge and captivate… to create timeless buildings… to care for our planet… to create an inspiring energy.” FM

 

“I consider the study of balance, harmony, proportion, scale etc. as the most important part of the design process as it can make a positive contribution to the emotions of the inhabitants, users, viewers etc.” FM

 

“The most successfully executed forms with  beautiful harmony produces buildings that transcend time, and this is my intention everytime I begin a new project” FM

 

“For me, one of the greatest joys in life is to create.” FM

 

“Most of the time I am designing I am considering the effect of light as it enters a space and the shadows caused by the influence of various design elements.” FM

 

“Feeling, seeing and reflecting on light and shadow in a space is a powerful tool for contemplation, calm and inspiration.” FM

 

“Designing elements, forms and shapes to create a series of natural dimmers from extreme light to dappled light adds greatly to the quality of a space and its effect on our emotions” FM

 

“There is a special quote by architect Louis Kahn that the wall didn’t know about its own existence until the light shone upon it.”

 

“Nobody really buys dirt, bricks, mortar, timber, glass etc… It’s the quality of the space between the walls where real value exists.” FM

 

“Probably the single most important green initiative you can implement in architecture is to create timeless designs which transcend fashion and eras” FM

 

“Well considered architecture can make us more efficient and organised” FM

 

“I want my homes to be a beautiful flow of memorable spaces allowing for memorable experiences.” FM

 

“Mystery/ intrigue is another key ingredient that I love to play with… the home should unveil itself as the journey unfolds.” FM

 

“Architecture does not have to be big to be special” FM

 

“I continually challenge myself and question ‘must haves’ to keep adapting buildings to ‘fit’ our evolution” FM

 

“Clean geometric forms create timeless buildings” FM

 

“Minimalism has different levels for different people… it is important to design exploring those boundaries” FM

 

“Scale is relative and can be used effectively to make a space more intimate or monumental… both are worth pursuing” FM

 

“Every wall that is built should be a piece of art in itself and as part of the whole” FM

 

“Designing is an intuitive process … first thoughts are generally the best” FM