ARKit
Arkit is a Melbourne collective of architects and builders creating custom prefabricated buildings, from their design studio and workshop in Sunshine. Their motto sums it up: "Architect-led. Workshop-made." Using modern methods of construction, they design and deliver homes and commercial buildings, currently focusing on new builds in Victoria. As they put it, "We believe exceptional buildings start with exceptional designs. At Arkit, architecture is the heart of all we do."
Their three prefab homes on Lunchbox show how far the idea has come. Salt River Rural Retreat is a tiny one-bedroom getaway on 20 acres at Salt Creek, built entirely off site with a sauna at one end and a living space at the other. Aireys Inlet Light House solves the noise problem of open-plan living with a clever beach-house layout. And Modular Passive House in Donvale is a four-bedroom modular home built to the Passive House standard for exceptional comfort and energy efficiency.
See Salt River Rural Retreat, Aireys Inlet Light House and more of their work on Lunchbox below.
Salt Creek: Sustainable Prefabricated Rural Retreat the Perfect Getaway
Salt Creek Rural Retreat is a one bedroom, one bathroom sustainable accommodation. The tiny prefab building enjoys beautiful views over 20 acres.
Salt Creek: Sustainable Prefabricated Rural Retreat the Perfect Getaway
Salt Creek Rural Retreat is a one bedroom, one bathroom sustainable accommodation. The tiny prefab building enjoys beautiful views over 20 acres.
This Prefab House Solves the Age-Old Problem of Open Plan Living
The curse of the modern open-plan home? Noise. With flexible social spaces, parents in this house can entertain separately to the kids.
This Stunning Modular Home is Also a High-performance Passive House!
Built to Passive House standards, this home has exceptional energy-efficiency performance for comfortable living year-round.