Lunchbox Architect featured projects

Somers Modular Home by Modscape The trick this modular home uses to soak in the view... By thinking differently about the floor plan, this modular beach hosue is able to take advantage of stunning ocean views.

Neville Street Residence by Chan Architecture How to make your home feel spacious, even if it's on a tight site Just because your home is on a tight, inner-city site doesn't mean it can't feel spacious. You just need to use the right tricks!

Elizabeth Street House by O'Neill Architecture This modern Queenslander has a surprise behind its unassuming facade Following the traditional layout at the front, this modern Queenslander defies expectations to create a vibrant modern home.

The Courtyard House by Maryanne Taskovski Architect A courtyard creates the perfect transition between old and new Getting the transition right is a challenge in any addition. Here, a courtyard creates breathing room between old and new.

Beach Slice by Steffen Welsch Architects The perfect slice of beach house living... This triangular beach house nestled among the gums and grasses is the perfect slice of beach house living only an hour from Melbourne.

Wahgunyah House by Regional Design Service A mid-century-inspired forever home exceeded owners' expectations Creating a modern home that takes advantage of its semi-rural setting with plenty of mid-century flair is no simple task...

Point Lonsdale II by Stonehouse + Irons Architecture Courtyard design creates a sunny, yet protected, coastal home Courtyard design using robust materials for a low-maintenance home that will age gracefully - perfect for a couple looking to retire.

Laneway Loft by Shelley Roberts Architect Laneway Loft is the perfect self-contained guest house! Previously an overgrown garden and outbuildings, this space is now the perfect self-contained guest retreat facing a rear laneway.

The Rose House by Brcar Morony Architecture Creating a peaceful urban sanctuary close to a busy highway Your home is definitely your castle at this renovation which uses an elegant take on fortification to protect the home from noise.

Mischa's Place by Circle Studio Architects Marrying old and new leaves this renovation full of character Old homes are full of character. By carefully marrying old and new in a renovation, you can retain some of that warmth and personality.

Alexandria House by PASSER Architects Ugly ducking of the street has transformed into an elegant swan... The neighbours once dubbed this home the ugly duckling of the street, now they're green with envy at this stunning entertainer.

Brunswick Bush Shack by Sarah Kahn Architect Not your average terrace extension... This home has a surprise at the end of the typically ornate Edwardian-era hallway, and it's far from your average terrace renovation!

Peek House by Kuzman Architecture Peek House is a personalty-packed renovation of a Victorian-era home The history of this home as well as the personalities of its owners shine through in this clever renovation of a Victorian cottage.

Garden House by A garden pavilion is the perfect partner for this heritage home Redbrick and terracotta-tiled Californian Bungalows are beautiful homes, but they can be dark. Here's a bright solution...

Tandem House by Fiona Drago Architect These down-sizers wanted a modern home in a walkable neighbourhood... Moving from their large family home where the kids grew up, this family opted for a modern home closer to the things they love.

Jamberoo Farm House by Casey Brown Architecture Trio of pavilions a striking addition to a cluster of farm buildings A new family home to complete this farm complex takes advantage of views over rolling hills and complements the existing buildings.

Kew Courtyard House by Drawing Room Architecture Mid-century never goes out of style for this creative couple A mid-century-inspired home designed to navigate a long, skinny block is this creative duo's forever home...

McCrae Bush House by Chan Architecture A slice of zen at this beach house nestled in the bush With stunning bush and ocean views, this home is perched to soak it all in and create a space for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Light House by Alexander Symes Architect Thoughtful renovation brings this home into the light side... While retaining as much of the original house for cost and environmental reasons, this home is completely transformed.

Mt Eliza House by Bent Architecture A home fit for ageing in place doesn't need to look institutional... When you think of ageing in place, you might imagine ramps, grab rails and a lot of linoleum. But it doesn't have to be that way...

Graffiti House by Durack Architects This old clothing warehouse is transformed into an incredible home... Turn an existing clothing warehouse into a bold new home without losing its industrial aesthetic? Let's see how it turned out...

Silvertop House by Architopia Buy the plans for this sustainable, cost-effective four bedroom home Clad in native timber, Silvertop House is at home in the country or the 'burbs and you can purchase the plans to build it on your block!

Seascape by Atlas Architects Building a special home on a site they know and love... The owners of this coastal block enjoyed years of beach holidays before deciding to build. Here's how it shaped their home...

Gantry House by OOF! Architects What do you get if you cross a house and a warehouse? This house crossed with a warehouse is the perfect live/work space for a family who are always making or doing something...

Watersedge by Jamison Architects A clever duplex design takes advantage of the waterfront location... With the water at the back door and a lush tropical courtyard bringing in light and breezes, this duplex has the best of both worlds.

Terrace House 1 by DREAMER This terrace house renovation creates a lush outlook from every room A terrace house typically makes you think, long, narrow and dark. This terrace might be long and narrow, but it's also light and lush!

Green House Preston by Circle Studio Architects A home addition inspired by the tiled facades of pubs in the area! For a client who lives alone, this renovation was about creating the perfect home for their lifestyle, not more space.

House in Newtown by Architect George This home proves there's nothing pokey about small footprint living Good design means you can live larger with less, meaning this compact home feels bright, spacious and surrounded by greenery.

SL House by Ben Walker Architects Would you like a home that feels like it's floating in the treetops? Taking advantage of a mature native landscape, this home captures all the right views so it feels like you're floating in the treetops.

Maribyrnong Mods by Michael McManus Architects Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference... A focus on the small changes with the biggest impact was key to keeping the renovation of this 1980s project home budget-friendly.

East Juliett by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design There's a Lot Hiding Behind this 5-metre-wide Frontage Looks can be deceiving. Hidden behind this narrow frontage is a spacious, light-filled and fun home thanks to a recent renovation.

Mansfield Shipping Container Tiny House by This Off-grid Shipping Container Tiny House is the Perfect Retreat Constructed from two shipping containers, this tiny house embraces the landscape and can even be relocated to a new site.

Yorke Peninsula Beach House by Mountford Williamson Architecture Beach House Nestles Into Its Spectacular Limestone Cliff Setting Not much larger than the original shack but makes better use of the site and views; the perfect place to host friends and family.

Poppy's House by Northern Edge Studio Updating a Modernist Home Without Losing Its Character Damp-ridden, cold and leaking, this 1960s home needed a revamp. Luckily, a sensitive approach retains the home's unique character.

Dover Townhouses by What If Your Young Kids Could Grow up Next Door to Their Cousins? A pigeon pair of townhouses allow two brothers and their young families to live side-by-side; the perfect place to raise their kids.

Fitzroy North Residence by buck&simple Modern Addition Creates a New Heart for This Weatherboard Cottage By removing poorly constructed add-ons and creating an open-plan living area as the new heart, this quaint cottage is transformed...

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