A Vela Unvelum is a Sydney-based architecture and interior design practice dedicated to creating spaces that are both meaningful and enduring. Our work is grounded in the belief that architecture should enrich the human experience — through thoughtful assemblage of space, tactile materiality, and a deep connection to place.
Every project begins with the site. Drawing on its natural character and context, we shape spaces that respond intuitively to light, scale, and atmosphere. The result is architecture that feels sculptural yet grounded, refined yet welcoming — where texture, proportion, and detail come together to create immersive environments that stand the test of time.
At the heart of our practice is a commitment to both our clients and to design excellence. We believe that great architecture emerges from a collaborative process — where the client’s vision, the distinct qualities of the site, and our design sensibility converge. We work closely with our clients at every stage, guiding and refining the design to ensure the outcome is not only bespoke and well-crafted, but deeply personal. Our approach ensures that each project reflects the people who inhabit it, connects effortlessly to its surroundings, and offers spaces that allow our clients to live well and feel inspired.
A Vela Unvelum is led by Rosenell Serrano and Cristina Lupica, whose combined experience brings together a distinctive design sensibility and technical insight.
Rosenell Serrano holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture from the University of New South Wales. As a registered architect and design practitioner in New South Wales, and with a Certificate IV in Building and Construction from the Housing Industry Association, Rosenell bridges the gap between design ambition and practical execution. His approach ensures every project is as buildable as it is bespoke.
Cristina Lupica graduated from the Design Centre Enmore with an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design and a Diploma in Interior Decoration. With years of experience delivering interiors for high-end residences across Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs, Cristina’s work is defined by its refined use of materiality, spatial harmony, and considered detail.
A Vela Unvelum’s work spans a range of architectural typologies, with a focus on residential design. Our process is collaborative and clear, guiding each project from concept through to completion — integrating architecture, interiors, and landscape to deliver cohesive and context-driven outcomes.
We offer comprehensive architectural and interior design services, including:
concept design and masterplanning, schematic design, DA/CDC documentation, design development, tender and construction documentation, and design consultancy during construction.