Lunchbox Architect featured projects

How can a small home be energy-efficient, bushfire-resistant, and beautiful? Find out!

You won't believe how this 8.2m joinery unit transforms a compact apartment into a creative haven for this retired couple...

What’s it like to live in a renovated 1960s weatherboard home? See how this thoughtful transformation created a perfect balance of old and new.

A secret sawtooth roof, sunlight galore, and a music studio—see how this early 20th-century home quietly hides a big modern surprise.

How did heritage restrictions impact this renovation? Learn how clever design created a stylish, spacious home without expanding.

What happens when four kids, elderly parents, and a heritage-listed home collide? Find out how this family made it all work...

A home that blends into its suburban surroundings while quietly championing passive solar design and low-carbon construction...

Inspired by old farm sheds, this contemporary farmhouse respects its rural roots while embracing sustainability and modern living.

See how a floating box and sunken courtyard completely transformed this South Australian cottage into a sleek, modern masterpiece.

Wondering how two families can live together without stepping on toes? This design cracks the code for multigenerational homes.

This home has a heritage listed Fig Tree in the backyard! Rather than see it as a problem, the architects saw the opportunity!

This thoughtfully designed renovation repositions a classic Queenslander on its site, creating distinct garden rooms and modern family spaces.

From 1970s blond brick ugly duckling, this home has been spectacularly transformed into an elegant swan...

Despite engineering headaches, a stunning corner window brings light, space, and a seamless connection to the garden at this home.

A side-by-side subdivision that blends luxury and eco-conscious design in a way that proves you can have the best of both worlds…

A striking future-proof home designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces while capturing stunning parkland and river views.

A modern beach house that blends timeless elegance with the dynamic needs of a young family…

A beautiful heritage revival breathes new life into this old gem.

This family complete the long-awaited final stage of their beautiful home as their needs changed and their finances allowed...

A new build that honours its humble but much loved predecessor while embracing modern sustainability and style…

How Kreis Grennan Architecture used smart design to create two spacious homes on a compact site...

The home opens to embrace warmer weather, and closes down for cosy comfort in cooler weather among many other adaptable features…

If your idea of a bach pad is leftover pizza, a brown suede couch, and a bathroom with one threadbare towel, you're in for a surprise!

Now this home enjoys a modern upgrade, reconnecting the kitchen to the backyard and adding eco-friendly touches...

A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.

A surprising solution was the key to unlocking natural light and a sense of space on this dark, narrow site…

Sunlit spaces and seamless design—this extension brings new life to this historic Victorian home.

This renovation isn't just an update—it's a tribute to the original design, reimagined for today.

A unique design means that living in this home keeps you constantly in touch with the stunning natural environment.

Every millimetre is put to good use with multifunctional joinery, and space-enhancing tactics in this terrace transformation.

The sleek, all-white extension of Armadale Annex brings modern flair to a classic Edwardian home.

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

A hidden piece of history reshapes a modern Fremantle home renovation thanks to some creative design solutions...

This modern farmhouse combines tradition with sustainability, offering stunning views and off-grid living in Carrickalinga.

This clever home injects flexibility, functionality and sustainability into a seemingly impossible 27 square metre footprint...

Combining energy-efficient design and a connection to the outdoors allows this modern farmhouse to offer the best of both worlds…

Heritage front, contemporary heart—this home balances heritage charm with modern family needs.

It looks like a glowing orb, but check out what secrets this futuristic brass pod is hiding!

Where possible, renovating is a great choice, but sometimes it becomes clear that building a new home is the best option…

This beach house wraps around majestic Moonah trees, blending home with nature.

Louvres, clerestory windows, and a unique floor plan help this coastal retreat perfectly connect with its natural environment.

Ready to downsize without losing style? Downsizing doesn't mean you have to sacrifice livability. See this stunning transformation!

Need extra space without a full renovation? This backyard cabin is the answer. See how they did it!

See how this certified Passive House achieves unmatched comfort and energy savings in Melbourne's Inner West.

See how an architect turned this small, dark cottage into a spacious, light-filled home for her and her family...

Innovative design transforms a challenging south-facing block into a bright, inviting home.

This renovation by a brother-sister team showcases the magic that happens when architect and builder collaborate seamlessly.

From shack to sanctuary! Discover how a 1960s beach shack became a modern, eco-friendly family home...

Explore how this Dependent Persons Unit (DPU; AKA Granny Flat) transforms a small space into the ideal retreat that's also demountable.

The original '90s addition was not doing this character cottage justice. Now it's the perfect family home thanks to a sunny addition.

Perfectly blending old and new, capturing the owners sense of style, and correcting mistakes of the past, this renovation nails it all.

It was just a shame that the rest of the outdated house let it down. But not anymore! Now it's the perfect family home...

Marine lovers’ dream home: The Marengo Beach House combines sustainable design with stunning views and a deep connection to nature.

A central courtyard helps this home harness northern light, retain the garden, and keeps the floor plan flexible for future change.

Solving two families' problems in one move: create a link between the two homes to create the perfect multi-generational home...

A heritage home with a modern twist, perfect for daily family life and hosting family and friends for longer-terms...

A stunning renovation that preserves heritage while embracing contemporary living.

Discover how a small, unused garage became a stylish, functional studio in Middle Park!

Hawthorne Siblings: Rethinking the traditional Queenslander for denser cities and stylish modern living...

When an architect designs their own home, it creates some exciting results. See how this architect designed a home surrounded by nature…

This off-grid sustainable house balances modern comforts with off-grid sustainable living on a 37-hectare property in Birregurra.

By restoring the original cottage and separating the addition from the original home, The Paperbark sensitively blends old and new...

Immerse yourself in nature daily with Garden Wall House Melbourne, where the backyard truly becomes an additional room of the home.

Richmond Hill House blends heritage charm with modern design, creating a timeless, sustainable home that adapts to family needs.

Carpenter’s vision meets architectural brilliance: transforming a dark, outdated house into a light-filled, energy-efficient family home.

Soak in the fluid lines and light and airy interiors of this modern coastal home in Sydney's Northern Beaches...

Placing the living areas on the first floor instead of the ground gives this home the sense of being in a treehouse...

This Californian Bungalow renovation looks classic from the front, but step inside and it begins to reveal its contemporary secret...

Discover how a first-time homebuyer revamped their space for family life with smart design, warm materials, and functional updates.

Going against the status quo in this beach town, sustainability meets style in a thermally-consistent, biophilic, family home.

Explore how this family built a sustainable, energy-efficient home using innovative hempcrete construction in a stunning location.

This Art Deco home renovation references the original to create a home that is full of character and perfect for modern living.

Discover how a dilapidated property was reborn as a stunning, sustainable Passive House, blending modern needs with classic charm.

Architect attempts to design her own renovation of a 1950s stunner while heavily pregnant. What could possibly go wrong?

This old home needed rebuilding from the stumps up, but the result is an energy-efficient, all-electric family home.

Transformation of a century-old cottage into a share house for mother and adult daughter with space for bonding and personal retreats.