Talking Architecture & Design

Episode 273: Ellen Rosengren-Johnson on why good hospitality design should matter to us all

Architecture & Design

Foolscap Sydney Studio Director Ellen Rosengren-Johnson brings a unique international perspective to Australian design, having spent a decade in Norway delivering award-winning hospitality and residential projects before returning home. 

Her work is defined by a deep commitment to collaboration with local makers, craftspeople, and suppliers – a skill she’s currently bringing to life in the boutique retail fit-out for Alpha60 in Sydney (due to be completed in spring 2025).

In this interview, Ellen explains the sheer importance and enduring legacy of hospitality design done well.