Minimalist living room with white walls, a curved window seat with white cushions, a beige sofa with rolled pillows, a black floor lamp, and a black and white abstract art piece on the wall.

Ford Studio is a design-led architecture practice with international experience spanning a range of bespoke residential projects.

The company was founded by Ryan Ford in 2022 following a four year term at the award-winning practice Fearon Hay Architects. Previously, Ryan worked at architecture practices in Shenzhen and London. 

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Ford Studio works on both local and international projects with a concentration on residential architecture and interior design.

Testimonials

“Working with Ryan has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Ryan was instrumental in the design and delivery of five high-end luxury apartments in Tamarama, including the exceptional residence at Unit 77/20 Illawong Avenue Tamarama.

From the outset, he brought a rare combination of creative vision and meticulous attention to detail. His ability to balance architectural elegance with functional living spaces was evident in every aspect of the design — including refined material selections and thoughtfully resolved floor plans. Each apartment is a testament to his design sensibility, spatial intelligence, and deep understanding of contemporary coastal living.

Beyond the quality of his work, Ryan was collaborative, responsive, and deeply committed to excellence. He navigated the complexities of the project with calm professionalism and an unwavering focus on achieving the best outcomes.

The final result speaks volumes: five residences that are not only architecturally striking but timeless, livable, and impeccably finished.

I would not hesitate to recommend Ryan and the Ford Studio team to anyone seeking inspired design and architectural brilliance delivered with integrity”.

- Sam Khalil

Skye Tamarama

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