https://archello.com/project/kingsford-project

Photo of a modern exterior in Melbourne.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.

Inspiration for a midcentury exterior.

John and Emily’s journey to create their dream home in Ringwood, Melbourne, began when they purchased a 670m² property in 2020. The site, previously home to a modest 1960s 3-bedroom house, was the perfect location for their vision: to demolish the old structure and build a custom-designed family home that would meet the unique needs of their family of four, including their teenage daughter and Emily’s father. With a clear idea of what they wanted, John and Emily partnered with Anabode Design and Drafting, specialists in custom home design and drafting in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, to bring their dream to life. Anabode Design and Drafting worked closely with the couple to create a bespoke double-storey dwelling that blended functionality and style seamlessly, ensuring the design was perfect for their multi-generational lifestyle. The new home includes four bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite and a guest room, three bathrooms, and a powder room. The layout was carefully considered to provide both privacy and flexibility, while still encouraging family connection. The design demonstrates intelligent architecture, solving functional challenges with elegant solutions, and maximizing the use of space without compromise. The home was designed with an emphasis on natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Unexpected moments of delight are found throughout the home, and the flow from the spacious living areas to the outdoor alfresco lounge and pool is seamless—perfect for both entertaining and relaxation. One of the standout features of this stunning property is the full-glass wall in the entry foyer, which offers a striking view of John and Emily’s impressive collection of vintage and high-end cars. This feature is a testament to the couple’s passion and attention to detail. While the house was under construction, John and Emily were renting in nearby Vermont. Their emotional attachment to the project was evident, as they visited the site every day, driven by their excitement and passion for the home they were about to make their own. Their dedication to the project was clear, and it was this enthusiasm that made the collaboration with Anabode Design and Drafting so fulfilling. The home was constructed by Eltcon for a budget of $1.6M–$1.7M and was completed in 2025. Throughout the building process, Eltcon worked closely with John and Emily to ensure the design was brought to life as envisioned, keeping the project within budget while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship. This custom-designed family home in Ringwood is a true reflection of the couple’s personality and lifestyle, brought to life by the collaborative effort of Anabode Design and Drafting and their trusted builder, Eltcon. A perfect example of how passion, precision, and a clear vision can result in a home that exceeds expectations.

Dulux Weathershield
Design ideas for a contemporary exterior in Buckinghamshire.

This is an example of a transitional exterior in Other.

Design ideas for a large beach style two-storey brick blue townhouse exterior in Brisbane with a flat roof and a metal roof.

Kung Saunas AG
Photo of a small contemporary exterior in Sussex.

Introducing Our Latest Masterpiece – The Hideaway Retreat - 7 Locke Crescent East Fremantle Open Times- see our website When it comes to seeing potential in a building project there are few specialists more adept at putting it all together than Andre and the team at Empire Building Company. We invite you to come on in and view just what attention to detail looks like. During a visit we can outline for you why we selected this block of land, our response to it from a design perspective and the completed outcome a double storey elegantly crafted residence focussing on the likely occupiers needs and lifestyle. In today’s market place the more flexible a home is in form and function the more desirable it will be to live in. This has the dual effect of enhancing lifestyle for its occupants and making the home desirable to a broad market at time of sale and in so doing preserving value. “From the street the home has a bold presence. Once you step inside, the interior has been designed to have a calming retreat feel to accommodate a modern family, executive or retiring couple or even a family considering having their ageing parents move in.” Andre Malecky A hallmark of this home, not uncommon when developing in a residential infill location is the clever integration of engineering solutions to the home’s construction. At Empire we revel in this type of construction and design challenged situations and we go to extraordinary lengths to get the solution that best fits budget, timeliness and living amenity. In this home our solution was to employ a two-level strategic geometric design with a specifically engineered cantilevered roof that provides essential amenity but serves to accentuate the façade. Whilst the best solution for this home was to demolish and build brand new, this is not always the case. At Empire we have extensive experience is working with clients in renovating their existing home and transforming it into their dream home. This home was strategically positioned to maximise available views, northern exposure and natural light into the residence. Energy Efficiency has been considered for the end user by introduction of double-glazed windows, Velux roof window, insulated roof panels, ceiling and wall insulation, solar panels and even comes with a 3Ph electric car charge point in the opulently tiled garage. Some of the latest user-friendly automation, electronics and appliances will also make the living experience very satisfying. We invite you to view our latest show home and to discuss with us your current living challenges and aspirations. Being a custom boutique builder, we assess your situation, the block, the current structure and look for ways to maximise the full potential of the location, topography and design brief.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian two-storey stucco beige duplex exterior in Other with a gable roof, a metal roof and a brown roof.

Roger Casas
Photo of a modern exterior in Barcelona.

VELUX
This is an example of a contemporary beige exterior in Other with a gable roof.

Paul Bradshaw
Photo of a mid-sized industrial one-storey exterior in Sydney with metal siding and a shed roof.

This is a great photo of the exterior cladding and black framed windows of this cubist home. The floor to ceiling windows on the ground floor enjoy views to the pool on one side of the home and the tennis court on the other. Sarah Wood Photography

Design ideas for a large country two-storey exterior in Sussex with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof, a red roof and board and batten siding.

Photo of an exterior in Other.

Photo of a traditional two-storey white house exterior in Surrey with a gable roof, a shingle roof and a red roof.

Glenn Hester Photography Lauren Egan Design (Styling)
Design ideas for a large contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof and mixed siding.