Nillumbik, Victoria Architects

We develop designs for homes that have a timeless appeal – they are tasteful, warm and inviting. The design is informed by the site context, our Clients and environmental factors. Passive Energy Design; with consideration of solar orientation, good ventilation, thermal mass, and insulation is a given for any project. We aim to use local and Australian made materials, reclaimed and environmentally sustainable materials whenever possible. We create spaces that allow quiet reflection, and others that encourage active participation. The outside spaces are as important to us as the interior, and particular attention is paid to the interface between the two. Our most important goal is the creation of a friendly home.

Eco Edge Architecture + Interior Design is a boutique design practice specialising in architectural excellence; applying environmental intelligence to each and every project. We seek to provide personalised and innovative contemporary architecture. For more than 15 years Kirsten Johnstone has been working with her Clients all over Melbourne and beyond, meeting with people in their homes; listening, engaging, understanding. She fashions tailored and sensitive design solutions for people of all ages and stages. Kirsten brings a refreshing approach to all that she does – with passion and thoughtfulness; integrity and honesty. Her innovative aesthetic and hard work is paying off – her Clients now seek her considered and elegant aesthetic on their next project and pass on her name to family and friends seeking design services. Kirsten works from her home studio, conscientiously practicing her craft – drawing, making, forming, refining. She is involved with each and every project from pre-design to final completion. We understand each project deserves individual attention to detail and we welcome Client engagement and regular contact throughout the project to provide a warm and engaging home for you.

We are a boutique studio led by yin/yang couple Anna and Phil, with over 20 years experience creating bespoke homes shaped around our clients aspirations and a deep understanding of human behaviour. We live and breathe design and love nothing more than hearing from families about the joy they get from their homes 1, 2, 10 years down the track. We bring a deep curiosity about your life, values, routines and rituals to the table, together with award-winning design skills, decades of experience and relationships with trusted builders, consultants and suppliers. We will challenge your assumptions, explore many options and make sure you understand and are excited about how your family will live in these spaces, how they can adapt over time and how they can make your day, every day.

Specialising in residential design, at Lume we strive to create buildings that lift the spirit, make life easier and contribute to the built environment in an innovative, sustainable and pleasing manner. Typically, our clients: - allow the form of the building to develop in response to its site and function; - value quality of light over quantity of space; and - appreciate the natural beauty of raw materials, such as timber, cement and stone, which must be delicately balanced with the structure. Though we care about meeting our clients' varying needs as they pass through the stages of life, we design each building as if it were our own. In committing ourselves to a project, we take on the responsibility of ensuring our craftsmanship is of a quality that will be enjoyed and appreciated long after we are gone. We are passionate about making functional, beautiful buildings that don't cost the earth..

The studio is design-focused, and provides architectural and planning/urban design services. All commissions are seen as a design opportunity, and hence the practice is structured as an intimate hands-on studio. This enables complete, personal involvement from the team, which improves client architect relationships, accountability and general project efficiency.

We are passionate about architecture and dedicated to working with our clients to bring out the best in their architectural projects. Rebecca Naughtin Architect is an award winning practice that focuses on providing excellent customer service with quality, custom design outcomes for homeowners looking to build a new home or renovate an existing space. With over 15 years experience, Rebecca uses principles of architecture and landscape design to create integrated, contemporary indoor and outdoor spaces, that are sympathetic to their surroundings. Our designs are a balance of form and function, with sustainability and innovation at the forefront of all decisions, we thrive on challenges and persist until the best outcome has been achieved.

Architected is a small, Melbourne based design studio, commited to a personal service. We will provide one-on-one advice and guidance for your project, along with unique design skills and space planning ability. The company was born out of a perceived need for accessible architectural services. The director, Stewart Brooks was regularly being asked for advice from friends and acquaintances regarding their own properties. Through this experience he realised there was a need for good architectural advice either during the purchase of a property or before embarking on a renovation or extension. Many people are reluctant to engage an architect for the entire project due to budgetary concerns, when all they need is some sound architectural advice at the right time. The Concept Design Service caters for this need. Only a limited number of full projects are taken on each year. These projects are chosen not always for their size- but mainly due to the clients open mindedness and design aspirations. At Architected we understand all client’s requirements are different, and all existing buildings have unique challenges. Through our extensive experience we always come up with exciting design solutions that allow a client to understand the potential of their home quickly and in a cost effective manner. We tailor spaces for their inhabitants and how they live, that are energy efficient, and reflect the owner’s true personality.

Byrne is an architectural design office based in Melbourne, led by Nicholas Byrne and a dedicated creative team. We deliver award-winning projects where iconic structures blend seamlessly with the landscape, technology, and interior design. Our approach comes creating spaces of authenticity and integrity. Our attention to detail ensures simple beauty that can be achieved at every level, from boutique residential designs to luxury custom home projects. By working closely with our clients, and continually considering and responding to all aspects of their needs and desires, we can create spaces that people love to experience.

Tom Robertson Architects are a diverse team, driven by a shared love of exceptional architecture. Tom Robertson began his career with Fender Katsalidis Architects working on major local and international projects. Motivated by his belief in personal, flexible service, he established his own practice in 2013. Design is a process of collaboration. Tom Robertson Architects are dedicated to an approach that is accessible and consultative, helping clients to refine their ideas and articulate what they love. True collaboration is grounded in trust, open communication and enthusiasm for the project. Tom Robertson Architects are not defined by one aesthetic or style, but by an approach that is sympathetic to context and environment. Every project is unique yet founded in the central belief that good architecture brings joy. Working with a restrained palette of natural materials, Tom Robertson Architects find elegance in simplicity. Employing refined design that is rooted in pragmatism and driven by beauty, the practice is focused on creating enduring, contemporary architecture.

Studio Star Architecture’s is a dynamic architecture and interior design practice established in 2015 and based in Melbourne. Our team is dedicated to developing sleek, intelligent designs that identify the architectural potential of a space – and fulfill it. Our focus is to fuse sustainability with practical living through the experience of space, materials and light. We believe that the client-architect relationships carry the design process: from conversation to concept, consultation to completion. Being a small studio we have developed a wide knowledge and set of competences, where the combined efforts of all our collaborators has great significance in the project’s final result. Aleksandra Savic Rakocevic Armed with international and local industry experience, Aleksandra founded Star Architecture in 2015. With wide and solid experience in both small and middle sized projects, Aleksandra is focused on finding the optimal and clean design through form, light and shape. Aleksandra’s driving force is the curiosity and will to find out the potential in every project to become unique.

HX Design is a boutique company offering building design services within Melbourne. We specialize in multi-unit developments, custom home designs, renovations/extensions, commercial fit-outs & interior design. Whether you are looking to develop or build your dream home, we will guide you through every step of the design process and ensure that everything runs smoothly. We understand that undertaking any construction project is a daunting task, therefore, our promise is to provide personalized service with particular emphasis on communication so you can proceed with confidence. We work hard to maximize the potential of every project- whether small or large to achieve the best possible results for our clients

Taylor Knights believe in creating exciting and meaningful spaces that can enrich our lives. We believe that good design is spirited, thoughtful and a joy to experience. We are a Melbourne-based practice of architects and designers, established in 2013. Our approach to the design process is a simple but rigorous one that draws deeply upon understanding and responding to that which is essential: the senses, the seasons, the environment. We take delight in creating and discovering these moments in each of our projects. As a studio, we relish the concept (and the challenge) of ‘hard-working’ design – the idea that good architecture can and should be beautiful, considered, flexible, and enduring. We are a team with an appreciation for the craft of building and making, and we admire and look to the skills of our trades to help realise our projects. We aim to create unique, highly sensitive and engaging spaces that are a true reflection of their evolving context and situation which can be enjoyed now and into the future.

Ardent Architects was formed as a practice in 2009. It was started by it's current managing director Justin Morris out of a desire to create a new style of Architectural firm that focuses on service delivery and our clients priorities. We opened our Hawthorn offices in 2010 and have developed our team of architects and technicians to provide a cohesive and integrated service delivery. We have extensive experience in developing projects from feasibility studies through to completion of construction. Our clients range from private residential through to government departments and multinational companies. We specialise in fast turn around on stages and client requested changes to keep projects progressing quickly.

Inbetween Architecture specialises in residential architecture. Our portfolio extends to renovations and new builds and our experience includes working closely with clients to give realistic options for their design and building projects. We appreciate that deciding to undertake a renovation or new build project is a significant decision (both financially and emotionally) and know that no two projects are ever the same. Our experienced and flexible approach means we listen to your needs and we tailor a design and delivery solution that suits, with a complete assessment of all your available options so you can choose what suits you best. Whether you need the full scope of our experienced architectural services or the convenience of an hourly rate consultation, we advise on, design and deliver bespoke renovations that respect budget, are ‘made-to-measure’ and maximise the potential and enjoyment of your home. We believe it’s important for us to know you and for you to know us; a solid client-architect relationship is essential to achieving the best possible outcome. Whether you are guided by a renovation budget, driven by a specific vision, or are not quite sure what might be possible, our Client Brief Questionnaire has been developed to help you focus on the information it’s important for us to know to allow us to find the design solutions that work for you.

Atlas Architects are emerging, creative problem-solving architects. We specialise in residential renovation & extension, new homes, education, hospitality, and retail. Our focus is on high quality, on-budget project delivery, and an enjoyable process through the building matrix for our clients. Aaron Neighbour: Aaron possesses the combined experiences of architecture and building construction. His background of growing up in coastal environments with home-based construction projects has given him a strong insight into ‘modern Australian living’ climates, environments and construction typologies. Aaron has spent a large amount of time designing, investigating and inspecting residential projects. This varies from renovations, extensions, new-built homes and multi-residential buildings. He is currently practising architecture and building surveying and has extensive knowledge of the Victorian Building Regulations and National Construction Code. Ton Vu: Ton brings to the practice of architecture spatial sensitivity, strategic planning and uncompromised aesthetic. Ton’s childhood in Saigon’s urban laneways has had a strong influence on his perception of community and the use of open public space. This led to his growing interest in humanitarian design and the involvement with pro-bono projects for NGO organisations. Ton is particularly interested in the essential qualities of space and its effect on the human senses. He has been highly committed to investigating architecture and urban design in Vietnam, Scandanavia and Australia through research and academic teaching at RMIT University. Ton has also been practising bespoke architecture and interior design across education, hospitality, commercial, residential and multi-residential projects.