Hi, I’m Shelley Mock, a passionate interior designer specialising in commercial interiors and hospitality. I thrive on crafting story-driven spaces that invite people and elevate experiences, with a strong focus on spatial composition, colour and materiality. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and navigating multilingual environments to deliver thoughtful, high-quality designs. As the founder of my own interior design studio in Shanghai, I led projects from concept through to construction, managed client expectations, coordinated procurement, and oversaw FF&E and soft furnishing packages. I value clear communication, meticulous planning, and hands-on collaboration to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Shelley Mock, a passionate interior designer specialising in commercial interiors and hospitality. I thrive on crafting story-driven spaces that invite people and elevate experiences, with a strong focus on spatial composition, colour and materiality. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and navigating multilingual environments to deliver thoughtful, high-quality designs. As the founder of my own interior design studio in Shanghai, I led projects from concept through to construction, managed client expectations, coordinated procurement, and oversaw FF&E and soft furnishing packages. I value clear communication, meticulous planning, and hands-on collaboration to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Shelley Mock, a passionate interior designer specialising in commercial interiors and hospitality. I thrive on crafting story-driven spaces that invite people and elevate experiences, with a strong focus on spatial composition, colour and materiality. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and navigating multilingual environments to deliver thoughtful, high-quality designs.
As the founder of my own interior design studio in Shanghai, I led projects from concept through to construction, managed client expectations, coordinated procurement, and oversaw FF&E and soft furnishing packages. I value clear communication, meticulous planning, and hands-on collaboration to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner/Interior Architect at Birdhouse Interiors and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Founded a boutique design consulting studio specializing in commercial interiors with a focus on restaurant design; led design across all project phases from concept and schematic development to documentation and tender; managed client briefs and contracts; oversaw construction phase and FF&E/soft furnishings; coordinated procurement and budgeting; worked with multilingual teams and contractors; collaborated with suppliers to deliver integrated interior packages.
Interior Architect at Aim Architecture
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Designed and compiled soft furnishing and FF&E packages; led construction-phase project management for hospitality projects including construction quality and timeline supervision and furniture procurement; developed schematic designs and coordinated documentation for Tender submissions; conducted regular site visits to ensure design intent was met.
Earlier roles (summary) at Various architectural firms in Canberra
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Prepared documentation packages on residential, commercial and educational projects for Tender submissions Participated in client presentation meetings Drafted schematic designs using AutoCAD.

Education

Master of Architecture at University of Canberra
January 5, 2004 - December 20, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Design at University of Canberra
January 11, 2000 - December 20, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    paper Supa Fama Restaurant - Vanke shopping mall

    Location: Shenzhen, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Area: 450sqm
    Year: 2024
    Awards: Arch Design Award Silver, A’Design Award Silver

    The fourth location of the Supa Fama chain, we took advantage of the coastal context and infused a Mediterranean aesthetic into the verdant garden atmosphere that is central to the brand identity.

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    paper Supa Fama Restaurant - polyplaza shopping mall

    Location: Guangzhou, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Area: 950sqm
    Year: 2022
    Awards: A’Design Award Gold, Wonder Global Awards Gold

    A steampunk version of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; exploring the dichotomy between machine-made materials and the ephemeral nature of plants. There is beauty in both permanence and temporal.

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    paper Logistics Warehouse Entrance Area

    Location: Wujiang, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Area: 550sqm
    Year: 2022

    Place-making: turning an awkward angle into an inviting, safe and relaxing corner to take a break.

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    paper Supa Fama Restaurant - Hong Fa shopping mall

    Location: Guangzhou, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Area: 1000sqm
    Year: 2021

    A verdant garden restaurant in the urban center, inspired by the idea of a farmer’s garden, emanating the peace and tranquility associated with tending vegetable gardens and backyard greenhouses.

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    paper Epoch Hair Academy

    Location: Shanghai, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Area: 220sqm
    Year: 2019

    Functioning as a hair dresser’s training institute and hair salon, the first space for this group of enthusiastic young teachers truly is an extension of their funky and cool personalities; featuring a crisp monochromatic textural palette with pops of dichroic colour.

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    paper Zapfler Brewery & Restaurant

    Location: Shanghai, China
    Office: birdhouse design
    Year of completion: 2017
    Area: 130sqm

    Blending the industrial aesthetic with warm, naturally textural materials to create a place that encourages interaction, informal communal gatherings. Ein stammtisch.

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    paper Cafe Del Volcan Roastery

    Location: Shanghai, China
    Office: birdhouse design + Gds
    Area: 150sqm
    Year: 2016

    A multi-funtional space that serves as coffee bean roasting lab, barista education and a bright and cosy cafe, enhancing the client’s existing brand identity.

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