Since graduating from Sydney University, Ben has been practising residential and commercial architecture for over 15 years, with a focus and passion for sustainable design, he seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of his dwellings.

Born and raised on Sydney’s Southern Beaches, Ben now splits his time between his home in Narrawallee on the New South Wales South Coast and practise in Byron Bay. Ben is a keen surfer, traveller and gardener who is all about creating homes that will stand the test of time. After all, sustainability is truly achieved via longevity.

Ben Gray is registered with the NSW Architects Registration Board and is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects. Ben Gray Architect complies with the NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct and its guidelines.

Bernice, a Fox Red Labrador, certified ginger ninja and stone-cold eating machine, is the resident ESO here at BGA. She takes her role as Emotional Support Officer seriously, spending her days asleep in the studio, ensuring she is always around for a pat or a cuddle should anyone be dolling them out.

Born and bred by Game Chaser Labradors on the Mid North Coast, Bernice spent her early years living in Barrengarry, overseeing the construction of Kangaroo Valley House, where she’d patiently wait for smoko to begin in the hopes of stealing a sandwich or two off an unsuspecting builder.

In addition to Bernice, she will happily answer to Bernie, Bernsie, Bad Girl Bernsie, Geoff, Jeffery, Little Hefe, Sauce Paws, Saucillia or Saucy Jeff. When she’s not hard at ‘work’ she spends her days at Narrawallee dog beach.

Since undertaking studies in Graphic Design, Photography and Production Design, Soph spent 10 years working as a Creative Director for Australia’s leading mastheads before founding Hello May magazine in 2012. In 2020, after almost two decades in the media industry, Sophie shifted her focus to consulting and various creative projects.

Under the banner of Sophie Lord Studio, this multi-hyphenate undertakes Interior Design projects for BGA (check out Kangaroo Valley House) whilst also working as a photographer, graphic designer and writer. Twist her arm and she’ll also dabble in some creative consulting and public speaking.

Sophie is passionate about sustainability and supporting and shopping locally. When she’s not working you’ll find her down at the beach with Bernice, or painting in her studio.