Claire Sisson completed a Diploma of Building Design and Drafting at RMIT University in 2003 and a Bachelor of Design (Interior) with Honours at RMIT University in 2007. She has worked continuously in the industry since graduation and recently completed a Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne.

She was awarded the Peddle Thorp Student Prize in 2006 and gained early professional experience at Peddle Thorp and Metier 3, working within interior architecture teams at medium-sized practices. She later moved to a boutique building design studio, where her focus shifted toward architecture. During her Master of Architecture, she undertook a vocational placement with NMBW.

Since 2013, Claire Sisson has maintained a collaborative working relationship with Maggie Edmond, contributing to projects within the Edmond & Corrigan office. Lola’s House represents her first completed residential project, developed with design guidance and in association with Maggie Edmond.