Amanda York, Principal, Hames Sharley

Amanda is a highly accomplished Interior Designer with over 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale cultural, community, and commercial projects across Australia and internationally. She is passionate about creating meaningful spaces that enhance the human experience, with a strong focus on collaboration and client engagement.

Amanda brings a wealth of experience in sports, hospitality, and public architecture, having led the interior design for major projects such as the Marvel Stadium Upgrade in Melbourne and Optus Stadium and Entertainment Precinct in Perth. Her work has contributed to award-winning environments that prioritise functionality, equity, and community activation.

A strong conceptual thinker and design leader, Amanda is known for her hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence at every stage of the design process. She thrives on the integration of architecture and interiors, and is driven by a desire to deliver thoughtful, high-impact design outcomes.

Amanda has earned a reputation for being passionate about the connection between architecture and interior design and enjoys articulating her design ideas through the creative process with clients. A strong concept designer and design leader who is capable of being ‘hands on’ at all stages of a project. It is her eye for detail and dedication to achieve the optimum design outcome that is one of her key strengths.