Vokes and Peters on Lunchbox Architect

Vokes and Peters is an architecture practice based in South Brisbane. Its work on Lunchbox shows a sensitive approach to renovating Brisbane's older homes, keeping their original character rather than stripping them back to a generic open plan.

At West End Cottage, the new work preserves and extends the existing pattern of rooms in a worker's cottage, with a raised courtyard bringing sun into the centre of the plan. At Wilston Garden Room, the practice reorganised a family Queenslander so living spaces gain better light and orientation, adding a garden room that reconnects the house with its backyard.

The practice has also collaborated with Blok Modular on prefabricated coastal homes, including Blok Belongil in Byron Bay and Blok Three Sisters on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

See West End Cottage, Wilston Garden Room and more of their work on Lunchbox below.

West End Cottage Eschew an Open Plan in Respect of the Original Home

At West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters, the new work preserves and extends the pattern of rooms in respect of the existing plan…

Garden Room Connects This Queenslander to the Garden, Light and Air

A small extension combined with 'reprogramming' the original layout means more natural light and a better connection to the outdoors.

From Factory to Dunes: The Story of a Prefab Beach House

Built in Brisbane, assembled by the beach. This unique prefab design is where precision meets coastal charm…

Beachfront Bliss: A Trio of Modular Masterpieces

Prefab magic! These houses arrived by barge and were installed in two days.