PARABOLICA is an award-winning architecture studio led by Jasmine Placentino with projects across Adelaide and Melbourne.
We are interested in harmonious contrasts. We craft spaces that are simple, yet thoughtful; intimate, yet monumental; inspired by the past, yet looking to the future.
PARABOLICA sees the world through a unique lens.
For us, constraints are opportunities for creative thinking. We reimagine the familiar to explore the unexpected. We consider architecture, interiors and landscapes as a singular, immersive experience.
Through simple geometries and a restrained material palette, our buildings resonate with a sense of timelessness and enduring quality. We create meaningful spaces that respond to changing natural light and are animated by the tactility of materials.
We work with our clients to understand their specific needs, as well as the challenges of their sites and the context. Our role is to interpret, question and explore – then design with intelligence and artistry.
We are dedicated to the craft of architecture, and we collaborate with those who share our vision.
Awards
AIA Dulux Study Tour Winner (2026)
Grand Designs Australia Awards
House of the Year - Shortlist (2025)
Grand Designs Australia Awards
House of the Year - Shortlist (2025)
Australian Timber Design Awards
Award for Interior Fitout - Residential (2025)
IDEA Awards Shortlist
Residential Single (2025)
AIA Victorian Chapter Awards Shortlist
EmAGN Project Award (2025)
ArchDaily Building of the Year Nomination
Category - Houses (2025)
AIA National Awards Shortlist
Residential Architecture - Houses New (2024)
AIA South Australian Chapter Awards
John S Chappel Named Award:
Residential Architecture - Houses New (2024)