H&E is an award-winning, Sydney-based architecture and interior design practice. Led by co-directors Chris Grinham and Glenn Cunnington, H&E’s success is shaped by 25-plus years of operation focussed on innovative, enlivened, and functional creativity. A studio framed by inclusivity, enthusiasm and peerless talent, H&E has achieved acclaim and respect across a suite of standout hospitality, retail, commercial and residential projects.

Recent works have been completed in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, on internationally recognised ventures for Solotel, The Feros Hotel Group, The Boathouse Group, Accor Hotels, Frasers Property, ACNE Studios, more.

Glenn Cunnington

Principal

Principal of H&E Architects, Glenn Cunnington is a practicing architect with more than 30 years experience. He has delivered a wide range of projects and is recognised as an expert in the use and implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling). He has led H&E’s approach to innovative, industry-leading standards – and has been integral in the design and delivery of numerous award-winning venues.

Christopher Grinham


Principal

H&E Architects’ fellow Principal, Christopher Grinham is one of Australia’s most in-demand designers. Over the past 25 years, he has helped enable H&E’s execution of award winning and industry-recognised projects across the areas high-end hospitality, retail, commercial and residential. With an eye for space, design and style, Chris has been central to the development of some of Australia’s most popular establishments.

2023
Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Architecture Awards: The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar | Interior Architecture, Shortlisted
AIDA: The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar | Hospitality Design, Shortlisted
2022
Timber Design Awards: Waterfront Tavern | Australian Timber Design Award 2022, Winner
Timber Design Awards: Waterfront Tavern | Commercial Building 2022, Winner
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Waterfront Tavern | Standalone, Shortlisted
AIDA: Birch Tree Residence | Residential Design, Shortlisted
Eat Drink Design Awards: Waterfront Tavern | Best Bar Design, Shortlisted
Eat Drink Design Awards: Lola’s | Best Restaurant Design, Shortlisted
Eat Drink Design Awards: Loulou Bistro | Best Retail Design, Shortlisted
IDEA Awards: Lola’s | Hospitality, Shortlisted
IDEA Awards: Loulou Bistro | Hospitality, Shortlisted
IDEA Awards: Birch Tree Residence | Residential Single, Shortlisted
2021
INDE Awards: Esteban Restaurant & Bar | The Social Space, Shortlisted
2019
Eat Drink Design Awards: Saint George Dining | Best Café Design, Shortlisted
2018
INDE Awards: Barangaroo House | (Architecture; in association with Collins and Turner) , Winner
AIDA: Retail Design | Acne Studios, Commendation
AIDA: Hospitality Design | Barangaroo House, Shortlisted
Eat Drink Design Awards: Barangaroo House | Best Restaurant Design, in association with Collins and Turner, Commendation
Eat Drink Design Awards: Barangaroo House | Best Bar Design, in association with Collins and Turner, Commendation
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Barangaroo House | Australia and Pacific Bar, Shortlisted
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Barangaroo House | Australia and Pacific Restaurant, Shortlisted
2017
AHAA: The Prince | Hotel of the Year, Winner
2016
Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Architecture Awards: 13 Bowden | Commercial Architecture, Commendation

WORK WITH US

H&E is interested in hearing from passionate architects and designers – those eager to ignite or further a career by joining an ascendant, respected and collaborative Australian studio. Please contact Emma Gray to learn more.