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St Kilda Home by Modscape

St Kilda Home — Designed by Modscape

“ It's not what you expect when you think of a modular home, but this tricky house continues the surprises continue inside... ”

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Kyneton Country Townhouse by Amanda Calvert - Barry Sweet Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Kyneton Country Townhouse by Amanda Calvert - Barry Sweet Architecture A New Townhouse Nestled in the Quiet Streets of a Country Town You don't envisage a townhouse when you think of country town living, but this architect's own home is perfect for her family.

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East Fremantle House by Nic Brunsdon (via Lunchbox Architect)

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Munro by Lisa Cummins Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)

Munro by Lisa Cummins Architect Historic Chimney Stacks Inspires Incredible Double-height Space... Chimneys of the old brickworks immediately caught the architect's attention and she knew this renovation needed to capture that view!

Malvern East Bachelor Pad by Eliza Blair Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Malvern East Bachelor Pad by Eliza Blair Architecture Bachelor Pad Reno Finds Unique Way to Create a Better Home for Owner Transforming a 1960s apricot-brick unit into the perfect bachelor pad meant rethinking the space and adapting what was already there...

Black Ribbon House by Studio 15b (via Lunchbox Architect)

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Waratah Secondary House by anthrosite (via Lunchbox Architect)

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Gold Street Residence by Sarah Kahn Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)

Gold Street Residence by Sarah Kahn Architect A Clever Addition Turns a Potentially Problematic Site Into Gold Others overlooked this heritage-listed home because of its exposure on three sides, but a playful addition turns it into an asset.

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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 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.

Collection Louvre Windows Louvre windows aren't what they used to be. These days they seal well and look great. Plus they maximise natural ventilation. 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 Acreage House Designs If you're looking for a house design for your acreage block, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do. Here are some options to consider.

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18 June 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

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10 May 2021 Five reno ‘must haves’ this winter Before the temperature really drops, now is a great time to start to transform your home with these reno ‘must-haves’ for winter entertaining.

18 January 2021 (via Lunchbox Architect)

18 January 2021 How to put an offer on a property to suit different selling methods Purchasing a property can be a daunting undertaking. But putting in an offer doesn't need to be. Here's how to put in an offer once you've found the home you want...

27 November 2020 (via Lunchbox Architect)

27 November 2020 Introducing Architopia: beautiful house designs you can purchase for a simple flat fee Not everyone needs a completely custom-designed home. Now you can access high-quality architectural house designs for a flat fee.

21 October 2020 (via Lunchbox Architect)

21 October 2020 Four tips for choosing a builder for your home renovation Your builder is the most crucial component of any home renovation project. Here's how to choose a builder for your renovation...

2 October 2020 (via Lunchbox Architect)

2 October 2020 2 scenarios where a bridging loan will help you in your home loan journey Buying a new home and selling your current property can be tricky, that's where a bridging loan might be able to help...

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23 July 2020 (via Lunchbox Architect)

23 July 2020 Top 15 Building and Renovating Books Recommended by Architects Planning to build or renovate? Get your hands on some of these brilliant architect-recommended books to help you on your journey.

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