Lunchbox Architect featured projects

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It was just a shame that the rest of the outdated house let it down.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Carpenter’s vision meets architectural brilliance: transforming a dark, outdated house into a light-filled, energy-efficient family home.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.

Not a square metre goes to waste in this tight Darlington terrace renovation to create a modern, multifunctional home.

Discover how a dated 1950s brick house was masterfully renovated into a stunning, light-filled contemporary home in Melbourne.

Discover how a 58m² two-story home optimises space for three generations, ensuring privacy and comfort in a compact family home design.

Ditch the retirement village with this private accessible luxury retirement home filled with light and sustainability features...

Who would have thought a modest red brick project home could be hiding so much potential. The transformation is stunning...

This beautiful double-fronted home in a heritage precinct of Hawthorn East is renovated and extended for 21st century living...

Responding to its unique landscape and climate, this home is the kind we should be building in Australia, not more McMansions.

Most terraces are dark and pokey, but with pops of colour and a full-width opening to the garden, this home is bright and full of fun.

With just 75 square metres and an awkward floor plan, this downsizing couple have a stunning, space-efficient and functional home.

A two-storey addition to a Queenslander cottage which avoids raising the original home without taking up too much backyard space...

With a national park as its backyard, the location is stunning, but there were some challenges to overcome with this country home...

A new two-storey addition reorients this home to garden and the sun, creating a light-filled living space for everyone to enjoy...

This beachside apartment had the makings of a beautiful home. It just needed some assistance…

An expansive renovation and extension of this suburban cottage has transformed it into a stunning family home filled with light…

Focussing on natural light and outlooks to greenery has creates a private sanctuary despite being in the middle of the action

This fun-filled renovation and extension of a local landmark is perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a castle!