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Graffiti House by Durack Architects

Graffiti House — Designed by Durack Architects

“ Turn an existing clothing warehouse into a bold new home without losing its industrial aesthetic? Let's see how it turned out... ”

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Silvertop House by Architopia (via Lunchbox Architect)

Silvertop House by Architopia Buy the plans for this sustainable, cost-effective four bedroom home Clad in native timber, Silvertop House is at home in the country or the 'burbs and you can purchase the plans to build it on your block!

Seascape by Atlas Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Seascape by Atlas Architects Building a special home on a site they know and love... The owners of this coastal block enjoyed years of beach holidays before deciding to build. Here's how it shaped their home...

Gantry House by OOF! Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Gantry House by OOF! Architects What do you get if you cross a house and a warehouse? This house crossed with a warehouse is the perfect live/work space for a family who are always making or doing something...

Watersedge by Jamison Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Watersedge by Jamison Architects A clever duplex design takes advantage of the waterfront location... With the water at the back door and a lush tropical courtyard bringing in light and breezes, this duplex has the best of both worlds.

Terrace House 1 by DREAMER (via Lunchbox Architect)

Terrace House 1 by DREAMER This terrace house renovation creates a lush outlook from every room A terrace house typically makes you think, long, narrow and dark. This terrace might be long and narrow, but it's also light and lush!

Green House Preston by Circle Studio Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Green House Preston by Circle Studio Architects A home addition inspired by the tiled facades of pubs in the area! For a client who lives alone, this renovation was about creating the perfect home for their lifestyle, not more space.

House in Newtown by Architect George (via Lunchbox Architect)

House in Newtown by Architect George This home proves there's nothing pokey about small footprint living Good design means you can live larger with less, meaning this compact home feels bright, spacious and surrounded by greenery.

SL House by Ben Walker Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

SL House by Ben Walker Architects Would you like a home that feels like it's floating in the treetops? Taking advantage of a mature native landscape, this home captures all the right views so it feels like you're floating in the treetops.

Maribyrnong Mods by Michael McManus Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Maribyrnong Mods by Michael McManus Architects Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference... A focus on the small changes with the biggest impact was key to keeping the renovation of this 1980s project home budget-friendly.

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Collection Duplex Duplex developments are popping up all over our cities. While they can be a great way to increase density, they need to be designed well! Collection Narrow Sites Got a narrow site and wondering what your options are? Check out these stunning homes on narrow sites under 6-meters wide!

Collection Terrace Renovation Full of character but dark and stuck with a long, narrow block, terrace renovations are a challenge, but the outcomes can be incredible.

Collection Granny flats and bungalows Granny flats for hip grandparents (or anyone, for that matter, grandchildren not a pre-requisite) and bungalows for living large... Collection Multi-generational Homes Multi-generational homes are becoming more and more popular as people find ways to live in their homes longer and help their children get on the property ladder. It's win-win! Collection House Plans Find a range of house plans for your inspiration. From one bedroom houses to larger family homes, you're sure to find the house plans you need here.

Collection Staircases Staircases come in all shapes and sizes, but the best examples of staircases are features of the home in and of themselves.

Collection White Kitchens White is a safe and elegant choice for the kitchen. Take a look at all the white kitchens we've featured on Lunchbox Architect... Collection Skylights Skylights are a brilliant way to bring natural light into the home - especially when you're in a built up area with no sweeping vistas. Collection Passive House Passive house (German: Passivhaus) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building's ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.

Collection Woodland Grey® Woodland Grey® is inspired by the depth of cool green forest, the canopy of eucalyptus on a rugged mountain plateau, the twisted bark and deep olive green leaves of teatree along the coast, the mossy boulders and ferns found in mountain crevices.

Collection Window Seat There's no better place to curl up with a cuppa and a book than your very own window seat. It's the perfect place to sit and unwind.

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10 December 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

10 December 2021 A much better alternative to your average duplex development A powerhouse team of women, the BuildHer8, took a meh townhouse development and turned it into something quite exceptional...

30 July 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

30 July 2021 MoVida, Wearing Black and Regretting the First Album You Bought Over a virtual spread of MoVida tapas, we're lunching with Adam Dettrick and feeling inspired by Canberra brutalist architecture.

19 July 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

19 July 2021 Last-minute Cheese Sandwiches and Duran Duran with Alex Ansari Why Christmas is better in summer and why tackling a massive renovation without the help of an architect is a recipe for disaster.

9 July 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

9 July 2021 Why Working With an Architect Isn't the Ordeal Some Make It Out to Be Wesley Spencer from RARA Architecture was shocked at a recent auction. Find out why...

9 July 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

9 July 2021 Chicken Wraps and Upside Down Barrel Vaults with Wesley Spencer A chat with Wesley from RARA Architecture, plus why your height and handedness can help an architect design the perfect home for you...

2 July 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

2 July 2021 Poke Bowl and a Big Ol' Yarn with Melonie Bayl-Smith We had the absolute pleasure of taking a peek behind the curtains of Bijl Architecture and the industry in general with Melonie Bayl-Smith.

25 June 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

25 June 2021 A Long, Relaxed Lunch in the City with Nicola Dovey We chat about Nicola's alternate route to architecture and why it helps as a designer, plus a recent project she's proud of and why...

18 June 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

18 June 2021 Soup, a Lunchtime Quiz Session and a Lovely Chat With Amanda Calvert The reason there's not a good book about building and renovating (and where to look instead), 90s hip-hop and so much more...

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