Robert Nichol & Sons

Robert Nichol & Sons is a Melbourne architecture practice headed by Brett Robertson and David Nicholson.

On Lunchbox, Crisp House renovates one of the few surviving prefabricated cottages on Collingwood Slope, one of Melbourne's first subdivisions, balancing the romance of a heritage home with the practicalities of planning controls and modern living. Oikos Breakneck Gorge is a short-term holiday rental near Hepburn Springs that prioritises high-quality design and finishes over size, showing how a smaller footprint can feel more functional and generous.

See Crisp House and Oikos Breakneck Gorge on Lunchbox below.

Heritage Homes Are Romantic, but They're a Challenge to Renovate

An architect wrestles with the romance of renovating a historic home and the challenge of meeting planning and regulatory requirements.

A Short-term Home Away From Home Where Quality Trumps Quantity

Oikos, ancient Greek for 'home', is a short-term rental demonstrating luxury is achievable if we down-size our ambitions.