Eddie is a terrace renovation, built on a small 140sqm site in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North. Our brief asked for an improved three-bedroom, one bathroom home. As is common with old terraces, they sought more natural light, better airflow, and privacy. They also wished for a garden; a green oasis that would provide peace.
Project name
Eddie Garden House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Cieran Murphy
Principal architect
Shane Willmett
Design team
Fabio Agostini
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Civil engineer
R. I. Brown Engineers
Structural engineer
R. I. Brown Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Certified Energy
Landscape
Green Spaces Landscape Design & Construction
Lighting
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Crafted Construction
Material
Rendered FC on timber framing
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation and Extension
In Australia, we've almost been conditioned to view apartments as something temporary until you can move out to the suburbs in your detached home on a quarter-acre block, most likely with your 2.3 children and dog. However, Aurburn Road is an apartment development designed by Aych Architects.
Project name
Artistry Collective
Architecture firm
Aych Architects
Location
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Alex Reinders, Luke Ray
Principal architect
Hugh Feggans
Environmental & MEP engineering
Eco Results
Structural engineer
NSIENT Consulting Engineers
Material
Steel & concrete structure. Local hardwood timber cladding
Construction
Precision Projects
Supervision
AA&A Property Developers
Visualization
Alive Studios
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Little OG is a home design that redefines the notion of compact single occupancy living. Completed in 2023, this 100m², two-level abode thrives on the concept of adaptability, boasting a transformative courtyard that dissolves boundaries and invites the outdoors in.
Architecture firm
mcmahon and nerlich
Location
Albert Park, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Shannon McGrath
Principal architect
Rob Nerlich & Kate McMahon
Design team
Joanne Hanson
Interior design
mcmahon and nerlich
Structural engineer
Structify Consulting
Construction
Horizon Building Group
Material
Brick, Timber, Cemintel Barestone, Plywood, Evenex,
Typology
Residential › House
Balwyn House is a modern family home featuring a minimalist design and a monochromatic colour scheme. The exterior showcases a dynamic facade of stepped volumes, that naturally flow with the elevated site. Inside, the open floor plan is adorned with high-quality, durable materials, creating a sophisticated look.
Project name
Balwyn House
Architecture firm
C.Kairouz Architects
Location
Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Chahid Kairouz, C.Kairouz Architects
Design team
C.Kairouz Architects
Collaborators
Shepherd Developments
Interior design
Sammy Kairouz, C.Kairouz Architects
Civil engineer
RCL Consultants
Structural engineer
RCL Consultants
Lighting
Artlight, Inlite spotlights
Construction
Syzik Building Group
Material
Exterior; - Grey Venetian Render - Black Metal battens - Bluestone cladding - Large format grey stone tiles. Interiors: - Glux ‘Storm’ Marble – bathroom benchtops, kitchen island & living room credenza - Smartstone – Cenzia – kitchen benchtops - Dulux Paint – General Walls - Lexicon Qrter - Dulux Paint – Feature Walls - Black - Polytec feature walls - Steccawood – Empire Oak - Polytec kitchen joinery – Polar white - Polytec kitchen, bathroom & walk-in robe joinery – Empire Oak - Woodcut – Roman Grey floorboards – upstairs level - Polished concrete floors, general floors - Metal finishes – matt black
Typology
Residential › House
Hawthorn East is home to many beautiful examples of Victorian era cottages and terraces. The typology proliferates the suburb and manifests a delightful and nostalgic neighbourhood character. However beautiful they are from the street, many of these houses are no longer suited to the lifestyles and living situations of modern Australians.
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Cieran Murphy
Principal architect
Alexandra Buchanan
Design team
Richard Valle, Fabio Agostini, Shane Wilmett
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Civil engineer
R. I. Brown
Environmental & MEP
Certified Energy
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Pledge Custom Builders
Material
Exposed blockwork with timber framing. Weatherboard and FC cladding
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation and Extension
In the heart of Melbourne's east, Holland stands as a testament to the artful marriage of preservation and innovation. This renovations and additions project, spearheaded by designer David Noordhoff, breathes new life into a single-story home, blending the character of the original dwelling with contemporary elements.
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Principal architect
David Noordhoff for Freeman Group Architects
Interior design
By client
Structural engineer
Chetin Altundal
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Strangio Builders
Material
Colorbond, standing seam in Surfmist
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the western edge of St Kilda Road, 333StK introduces a new chapter in the architectural narrative of this dynamic area. Known for its blend of low-rise homes, easy access to public transport, and proximity to a vibrant array of civic amenities, dining, and leisure venue.
Architecture firm
Matrix Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Collaborators
Matrix Australia, CUUB studio
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Residential Building, Apartments
Vibe Design Group drew inspiration for the design of Moat's Corner after traveling America to see some of the most iconic modernist homes. A mid-century modernist ethos encompassing honesty to materials, structural innovation and minimal ornamentation was at the core of the design.
Project name
Moat's Corner
Architecture firm
Vibe Design Group
Location
415 White Hill Rd, Dromana, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Michael O'Sullivan
Design team
Kathryn O'Sullivan
Collaborators
Total project done in house by Vibe Design Group
Interior design
Kathryn O'Sullivan, Michael O'Sullivan
Built area
Floor area 796 m², Outdoor Area 193 m²
Site area
234,717.67 m² (58 acres)
Structural engineer
NSIENT Consulting Engineers
Lighting
Vibe Design Group / AT Electrical
Supervision
Michael O'Sullivan
Construction
Icon Synergy Pty Ltd
Material
Matt Colorbond recessed seam cladding system, Galvanised Steel, Keller Window Frames, Specialized Glass, Natural Stack Stone
Typology
Residential › House, Biophilic
