Standouts
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1 Houzz Award
2 Affiliations
3 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Luke Carter
Newtown, New South Wales 2042
Australia
Newtown, New South Wales 2042
Australia
Typical Job Costs:
$25,000 - $5 million
Category:
Professional Information:License Number: 9008
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Co-Creative Architecture & Interior Design Studio in Sydney
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We are Sandbox Studio, an emerging co-creative architecture studio based in Sydney & Canberra.
So what's a co-creative architecture studio – another buzzword? Not really, ‘cause we take you - the client - seriously...we respect your design aesthetic, your tastes, your desires! We invite you to co-design with us. Don't worry, we do all the hard work, but we sit with you over a coffee and get your imagination going. We engage you in conversations and exercises (our trade secret ; ) which help reveal to you and us what you really want. We know it's our job to come up with ideas and concepts and do all the architectural work, but we think it's also our job to discover what's in the back of your mind and empower your creativity. The result of such a collaborative process is something really special!
What kind of projects do we undertake? We specialise in the design and documentation of new residences, renovations, alterations and additions, interior fit-outs, as well as multi-residential and commercial projects. We are also experienced and keen to engage in creating innovative furniture and interiors.
Sandbox Studio is an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Dining Room Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Heritage Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Renovating, Home Restoration, House Plans, Living Room Design, Modular Home Additions, Modular Home Construction, New Home Construction, Project Management, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Extensions, Kitchen Design, Landscape Plans, Multigenerational Homes, Custom Homes, Kitchen Renovating, Home Renovation
Areas Served
Newtown, Sydney, Canberra
Awards
Nominated Architects: Luke Carter 9557 (NSW) Dain McClure-Thomas 9008 (NSW) 2600 (ACT)
10 Projects for Sandbox Studio®
Paddington, NSW
Paddo Terrace
22 photos
Marrickville, NSW
Maison de Famille
9 photos
Annangrove, NSW
Fundamental House
16 photos
Mosman, NSW
Freshen Up
21 photos
Enmore, NSW
East Juliett
9 photos
Lilyfield, NSW
Lilyfield Renovation
5 photos
Dulwich Hill, NSW
Dulwich Hill Alterations & Additions
4 photos
Clovelly, NSW
Clovelly modern addition
7 photos
Rozelle, NSW
Rozelle addition to heritage cottage
3 photos
Magill, SA
Magill renovation
3 photos
Featured Review
Neil & Jennifer O'Connor
Relationship
Client
Sandbox Studio were accommodating to our needs and incorporated our suggestions into their own designs beautifully. From the get-go, our son kept suggesting we get an architect involved in the design of our home to give it a point of differenceRead Full Review
3 Reviews for Sandbox Studio®
5.0|3 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Ryan Jones Building Co
Relationship
Worked with pro
As a builder it’s paramount when working with designers and architects that plans and communication are precise for a project to run smoothly and hassle free. Luke, Mukesh and team at Sandbox share these thoughts, which makes dealing with them an absolute pleasure.
I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Sandbox Studio on several projects over the past few years and cannot speak more highly of them. It’s always a highlight of my day receiving plans from them and having the opportunity to bring not only theirs but more importantly their clients visions to life.
I look forward to working with Sandbox Studio in the future and for anybody looking to use their services, you will not be disappointed.
Ryan
Ryan Jones Building Co.
October 14, 2020
Comment from Sandbox Studio®:
Thanks Ryan - we have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with you!
Neil & Jennifer O'Connor
Relationship
Client
We had the floorplan for our home completed but needed something a little different to incorporate our modern industrial theme. As builders, we needed to change it up a little for our own place. Fortunately, we met the fellows at Sandbox Studio at a Home Show, and we knew then that they were what we needed to make the changes happen. Living some five hours from Sydney meant communicating by facetime, emails, text and with photos. The end result is a home incorporating corbelling, concrete lintels, modern but industrial style roofing, a huge skylight and a truly distinctive home.
Sandbox Studio were accommodating to our needs and incorporated our suggestions into their own designs beautifully. From the get-go, our son kept suggesting we get an architect involved in the design of our home to give it a point of difference….. he was right – Sandbox Studio was what we needed. Special thanks to Dain for working so closely with us and Mukesh for readily responding to our requests.
We cannot recommend Sandbox Studio highly enough.
October 23, 2019
Comment from Sandbox Studio®:
Dear Neil & Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We hugely enjoyed working with you on your project. You are one of our loveliest clients : )
Many thanks,
Mukesh, Dain & Luke
Thank you so much for your kind words! We hugely enjoyed working with you on your project. You are one of our loveliest clients : )
Many thanks,
Mukesh, Dain & Luke
Tessa Riley
Relationship
Client
We are in the process of renovating our house and are extremely happy with the service that Luke and Mukesh have provided. We have a 1920's Californian Bungalow and are re-designing the downstairs and adding a modern 2nd-storey to the back part of the house.
They have always been willing to listen to our suggestions and incorporated it into the design or came up with other ideas that we preferred! They are always quick to answer any questions we have and so easy to reach via phone or email.
They are also willing to communicate with our builder and interior designer to get the best result for us. We highly recommend them if you want a great design whilst working with a professional team on your side.
January 26, 2019
Comment from Sandbox Studio®:
Thank you Tessa, we have thoroughly enjoyed working with you!
Commented: Windows Screaming 80s!Hi,
It’s a solid house to start with by the looks of it.
We would suggest the following:
Either painting or rendering + painting the brickwork it would make a dramatic difference.
Re: the windows, r...
March 27, 2019 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Exterior paint colour advice pleaseHi Victoria,
Great looking house!
We like to use Dulux ‘timeless grey’ as a feature / detail colour: https://www.dulux.com.au/colour/timeless-grey
February 7, 2019
Commented: Stair reno - what to do with themHi,
We would agree with the images Julie Herbert sent! Probably a modern steel or timber (or combination) balustrade. Also, re-finishing the stair treads too! But the open style of the staircase is g...
January 12, 2019
Commented: Great house. Source of light, please? Thanks!Hi!
Thanks for the question, its the 'Solis' Pendant, from Koda Lighting :-)
February 26, 2018
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