Our Team

Sarah Welsh - Director and Interior Designer

Sarah Welsh

DIRECTOR + INTERIOR DESIGNER

An award-winning interior designer of residential and commercial spaces, Sarah strives to design unique interiors that will have a positive impact on her clients’ lives.  With more than fourteen years of extensive and considerable experience, she possesses an innate desire to create and design interiors that exceed clients’ expectations.  With an eye for quality, a superior sense of style and a client-centred approach to business, Sarah has proven herself as an innovative designer.  She offers a balance of creativity, collaboration and forward thinking with a structured, organised and detailed mentality; enabling her to successfully deliver projects in amongst a construction team whilst maintaining the design integrity.

Sarah’s projects include interior design for educational institutions (ANU, Burgmann Anglican School), commercial office fit out (Civil Aviation and Safety Authority, Ray White, Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation ), retail/hospitality touts (Canberra Centre, Gungahlin Marketplace), and high-end residential designs.

Shannon Battisson - Director and Architect

Shannon Battisson

DIRECTOR + ARCHITECT

Shannon is an architect with more than 15 years of experience in the profession and a dedicated supporter of architecture in Canberra. Graduating from the University of New South Wales, Shannon returned to Canberra to commence work with a small design and construct company with a strong environmental focus.  These early years of work taught her a great respect for the environment, an ethos of people centric design, and above all else a passion for the sacredness of home.  Dedicated to working towards a world where all people have access to the essential elements of home (safety, comfort, and retreat) Shannon works hard to ensure these spaces are also climate responsive, affordable and joyful spaces to live in.

Shannon has carried out roles as Juror for the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter Awards, the Housing Institute of Australia ACT and Southern Region Awards, and the Housing Institute of Australia National Awards program.  Shannon sits on the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) ACT Chapter Council, the AIA National Council, the AIA Griffin Lecture Committee, and is the current ACT Chapter President for the Australian Institute of Architects.

Shannon is a dedicated contributor to her profession and regularly volunteers her time to ensure the benefits of good architecture are a valued part of the conversation of our cities.  She enjoys public speaking, writing for varied publications, architectural photography and contributing to events big or small that put good design into the hands of everyone.  Shannon is a passionate supporter of modernist architecture and works vigorously to share Canberra’s rich modernist architectural legacy with the public.

 
 
Abbi Avramov - Interior Designer
Tarryn Mann - Interior Designer

Abi Avramov

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Abi has worked in the industry for 8 years.  Over this time she has worked on a wide range of commercial fit out projects including office, educational facilities, hospitality and retail. With the ability to work seamlessly within all disciplines Abi has become a diverse team member. With a great love for design and collaborating with others, Abi is always eager to develop her skills in design, planning and innovation.

In recent years, Abi has also worked on projects for numerous residential renovations and extensions ranging from $100,000-900,000. These included all aspects from preliminary space planning to final furniture selection.  Abi is committed to being present and involved throughout all phases of a project to ensure the best outcomes are delivered.

 Abi’s particular interest is in commercial fit out design as it enables creative freedom and a chance to express yourself as a designer and push the boundaries. Abi has had a major role in many projects including the Civil Aviation Safety Authority fitouts within Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. From creating office ‘runways’ and ‘running tracks’ Abi is always eager to take on the next challenge.

Tarryn Mann

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Tarryn graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from the University of Canberra. Tarryn’s enthusiasm and motivation made her quickly establish herself as a much loved member of the team, and has a strong design sense and ability to think outside the box.

Tarryn has been a full time designer at The Mill for the last 4 years as, and is quickly gaining experience across a wide range of both commercial and residential projects. Tarryn’s residential experience includes projects ranging from renovations and extensions through to new builds and multi-residential developments. Tarryn has also worked across multiple commercial projects including office, hospitality and retail design. She loves being challenged & working across all aspects of design from