Who We are
About Reka Nine Five
Reka is a contemporary architecture practice focused on the careful design and delivery of considered, rigorous architecture. We work closely with clients and collaborators to understand the specific conditions, constraints, and ambitions of each project, responding through architecture that is spatially clear, materially grounded, and formally coherent.
Our approach prioritises refinement over excess—seeking clarity in spatial organisation, structural logic, and material expression. Each project is treated as a unique proposition, shaped through attentive listening, critical thinking, and a commitment to craft.
Reka is a small, agile studio that works thoughtfully across scales, budgets, and typologies. Our team has experience spanning multi-residential housing, institutional and civic projects, and individual homes in both urban and regional contexts. This breadth allows us to adapt our process while maintaining consistency in design intent and quality.
We remain deeply engaged with the broader architectural discipline through teaching, research, and dialogue. As an emerging practice, Reka is motivated by a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the built environment and to the collective conversations shaping its future.
Elena Chia
Elena is a registered architect at Hassell, where she works as a strong design-led practitioner across healthcare and education projects. She is actively involved in the design development and delivery of complex architectural projects, contributing rigorous thinking, clarity of design intent, and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teams.
Notable projects from her ongoing tenure at Hassell includes the CSIRO National Collections Building which received significant accolades in the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) 2023 ACT Chapter Awards and a Special Merit award in the 2024 Lab Design Excellence Awards
Elena holds a Master of Architecture from RMIT University, where she developed a strong foundation in architectural design, critical thinking, and technical resolution. Her academic and professional experience reflects a commitment to design excellence, with a particular focus on socially impactful and user-centred environments within the healthcare and education sectors.
Elena co-founded Reka.
Liam Low is an architect at Snøhetta, where he contributes to large-scale civic, cultural, and mixed-use projects across Australia and internationally. His work spans concept design, design development, and visualisation, with a strong focus on architectural clarity, spatial logic, and narrative-driven design.
Liam was shortlisted for Architecture & Design 30 Under 30 (2025), recognising emerging practitioners shaping the future of the profession. Notable projects he has worked on include NEOM Oxagon, Harbourside, the Queensbridge Building, and the Queensbridge Teahouse.
Alongside practice, Liam is a sessional academic at Monash University, where he contributes to architectural design education and studio teaching. His combined practice and teaching reflect a commitment to thoughtful, well-resolved architecture and to the ongoing discourse of the discipline.
Liam co-founded Reka.
Liam Low
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