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Sunlight & Shelter is the residential architecture practice of Brodie Norris, a registered architect in Victoria and New South Wales and a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and ArchiTeam.

The practice works with homeowners on renovations, extensions and new houses, with a focus on Melbourne's inner west, from Williamstown, Newport, Spotswood and South Kingsville to Yarraville, where heritage overlays, narrow Victorian blocks and flood controls shape what is possible. It also works in Coburg and designs new homes across the Murray in Echuca, Moama and Mildura.

"A home shouldn't announce itself. It should simply be felt." The work starts with the fundamentals: natural light, shelter, orientation and the way one space flows into the next.

Brodie set up the practice to be an independent advocate for homeowners making big housing decisions, without the sales pressure. That means plain language, an honest read on whether a project stacks up, and staying involved from the first conversation through to completion. Alongside renovation, extension and new house design, the practice offers Clarity Consultations for homeowners starting a project and pre-purchase advice for people thinking about buying.

Sunlight & Shelter is based in Melbourne's inner west.