Hayley Pryor

Lennox Head, Australia

Hayley Pryor is an Australian architect based in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, where her practice, Hayley Pryor Architect, focuses on residential projects shaped by climate, site, and everyday use. Working in and around Byron Bay, Lennox Head, and the surrounding coastal areas, Pryor designs houses that respond to the realities of subtropical living: strong sun, salt air, privacy, breezes, and the need for durable materials. Her projects, including Blackwattle House and The Oculus, show an interest in compact planning, natural light, timber, masonry, and spaces that open carefully to their surroundings rather than relying on showy gestures. There is a measured quality to her work, with an emphasis on proportion, texture, and practical comfort. Instead of treating the house as an object, Pryor approaches architecture as a framework for daily life, balancing restraint with warmth and a strong sense of place.

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The Oculus Cabin


Near Byron Bay, Hayley Pryor designs a 21-square-meter relocatable cabin shaped like …

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