She knew from a young age that she was destined to work in Architecture and Interior Design. Today, Blainey North is at the helm of her namesake company in Australia, Blainey North Architecture & Interior Design, creating dream spaces around the world, one project at a time.
Tell us a bit about yourself.

I always thought I would become an environmental lawyer, and then at the age of 16, my art teacher asked me if I had considered Architecture. While the rest of the class had been painting their friends, I had been painting bridges and stairs! It was like a bolt of lightning hit me, and I knew that was my destiny.
Did you have an influence in your youth that shaped your career path"

I?ve always been on my own path, and really quite single focused. I don?t look around much to see what anyone else is up to. I?m a bit of a lone wolf in that regard. However, I?ve had the most amazing people working with me to create the practice we have today. Tim Browne, my Architectural Director, has been with me for twelve years and really been integral in shaping the practice.   You started your firm Blainey North Architecture & Interior Design at the age of 21. What and who inspires you"

I?m inspired by beautiful creative in all disciplines. It?s rare for really well-executed, considered creative these days, given the pace of life.

It?s quite unique to have an architectural and interior design service; usually, it?s one or the other. How do you manage to ?m...