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Fondue House by Castlepeake Architects

Fondue House — Designed by Castlepeake Architects

“ Despite a tall neighbour to the north, this renovated home is full of light and lush views. Plus, they were able to disconnect the gas. ”

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LOA Studio by Mid-century-inspired home office makes working from home a dream... This creative decided to transform his double garage into a functional and beautiful home office - just *before* the pandemic hit.

Jacoby by Lucy Clemenger Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Jacoby by Lucy Clemenger Architects A dream home renovation for a lover of fashion, art and design... What does the dream home of a multi-creative look like? Beautiful details, a relaxed beach house vibe and a healthy splash of colour.

Fin House by Aterre (via Lunchbox Architect)

Fin House by Aterre A house for self-confessed 'habitual over-caterers'... Opening up the back of this semi to light and the backyard has created the perfect entertainer.

10 Fold House by Timmins + Whyte (via Lunchbox Architect)

10 Fold House by Timmins + Whyte An intricate roofline, folded like origami, grabs light and views Folded perfectly, the 10-fold roofline of this home grabs the light and views of treetops and provides privacy from neighbours.

Dolphin Sands Studio by Matt Williams Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Dolphin Sands Studio by Matt Williams Architects The perfect retreat to reset surrounded by stunning scenery A beautiful studio on Tasmania's coastline offers the perfect place to relax and soak in the views.

Meta-Morphology by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Meta-Morphology by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design A new addition to this home completely transforms its look and feel The addition creates a new living area and main bedroom suite, completely transforming the functionality and style of this home.

House in Tasmania (Big Red) by Architect George (via Lunchbox Architect)

House in Tasmania (Big Red) by Architect George This compact home is a contemporary take on the classic Aussie shack Two pavilions offset to capture light and views and create a sheltered courtyard help this home look and feel much larger than it is.

Whiffling House by Rara Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Whiffling House by Rara Architecture (Re)Creating a warm house the owners can entertain in... Much of the charm of this original Edwardian cottage had been removed, painted over and, in some cases, plastered over.

Brunsiwck House by Michael McManus Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Brunsiwck House by Michael McManus Architects This addition feels spacious in spite of a long, narrow block... With clever planning and bringing light and framed views in at every opportunity, this long, narrow site feels surprisingly spacious.

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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 June 2022 (via Lunchbox Architect)

10 June 2022 Zen and the art of trimming your house like a yacht with Stonehouse + Irons Architecture For Lunch with an Architect, we enjoy some local shellfish with Brett from Stonehouse + Irons Architecture on the surf coast.

8 April 2022 (via Lunchbox Architect)

8 April 2022 The debate is over: form AND function! A tongue-in-cheek take on Donald Judd's famous wall sculpture of the 1960s, now the art is functional! This beautifully crafted wall art (and fully-functional drawers) is the brainchild of architect and researcher, Dr Mathieu Gallois. Plus, it could be yours with all proceeds going to a very exciting cause...

8 April 2022 (via Lunchbox Architect)

8 April 2022 Planning a bathroom renovation? Read this first... Bathroom renovations are popular. They're also expensive and risky. Here are the tips and trends you need to know before you start...

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...

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