Featured Architecturally designed homes - Lunchbox Architect

Parmelia Street House by Philip Stejskal Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Parmelia Street House by Philip Stejskal Architects New Home Built Around a Century Old Cottage With Sentimental Value How do you extend an old cottage which used to belong to the client's mother? By reinterpreting the original cottage, that's how...

Bluebird Duplex by (via Lunchbox Architect)

Bluebird Duplex by Two New Townhouses for an Adventurous Architectural Photographer A creative design for two new townhouses defies many of the qualities of these types of developments to create bright and breezy homes.

Arrow House by Mark Lam Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)

Arrow House by Mark Lam Architect A Striking Angular Addition Helps to Draw Fresh Air Through this Home A surprising, angular addition pops out of the rear of this home, but it does more than just look dramatic...

Side Yard House by Andrew Child Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Side Yard House by Andrew Child Architecture The Clever Reason to Skip a Backyard in Favour of a Side Yard Instead If your backyard doesn't face north, create a long side yard instead so you can enjoy the benefits of natural light and passive design.

South Melbourne Beach House by Topology Studio (via Lunchbox Architect)

South Melbourne Beach House by Topology Studio A Light-filled Beach House Just Two Kilometres from the City? With an incredible site just one street from the beach and close to the city, these architects built their ideal family home.

St Kilda Apartment Renovation by (via Lunchbox Architect)

St Kilda Apartment Renovation by The Surprising Way They Managed to Extend This First Floor Apartment Originally a simple apartment renovation project turned into something more after discovering air rights would allow them to extend...

Macmasters Beach House by buck&simple (via Lunchbox Architect)

Macmasters Beach House by buck&simple This Modern Beach House Design Celebrates its Spectacular Location A modern beach house design replaces the ageing cottage on a property that has been in the family for over 50 years.

Cecil Street House by Chan Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Cecil Street House by Chan Architecture Laser Cut Screen Shields Addition and References Heritage Building The lace-like screen protecting the rear of this home is a way to tie old and new together while also dealing with practicalities.

BENT Annexe by Bent Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

BENT Annexe by Bent Architecture A Light-filled Annexe-like Addition Opens This Home Up to the Garden Like an annexe attached to the side of this solid home, BENT Annexe is an open-plan living area that feels more like a garden room.

Nat's House by Studio Prineas (via Lunchbox Architect)

Nat's House by Studio Prineas New Addition Steps Down Half a Level to Reunite House and Garden Previously cut off from the backyard by a hefty level change, this new addition flows effortlessly between inside and out.

Surfmist House by Sandy Anghie Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)

Surfmist House by Sandy Anghie Architect This Beachside Home Goes From Daggy and Confused to Surfmist Cool Friends said they were brave to buy their home. But who's laughing now after a breezy makeover transforms this 1970s hot mess.

Five Yards House by Archier (via Lunchbox Architect)

Five Yards House by Archier A New Home Defined and Enlarged By Its Connection to the Garden A relatively modest-sized home feels more spacious and comfortable thanks to its connection to and interaction with five garden spaces.

Type Street Apartment by Tsai Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Type Street Apartment by Tsai Design This Compact Apartment is Like a Transformer to Maximise Space A tired 1970s apartment undergoes a massive transformation without relocating structure or services.

House for Three Generations by po-co Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

House for Three Generations by po-co Architecture How to Design a House for Three Generations Under the One Roof Increasingly, multi-generational families are choosing to live together. In this case, how do we design homes which cater for everyone?

Altona Lightbox by OMG Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Altona Lightbox by OMG Architects Dark and Pensive on the Outside, but It's a Different Story Inside As soon as you enter the front door of this 1950s home, you are drawn to the light and openness of the new, rear addition.

Clifton Hill House by Field Office Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Clifton Hill House by Field Office Architecture Terrace Addition Creates a Light-filled Home and Studio for an Artist By designing a new, open-plan addition to this heritage home, the owner has a light-filled space to inspire his creativity.

Kew Villa by McManus Lew Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Kew Villa by McManus Lew Architects A 1960s Unit Is Transformed Into a Modern Family Home Buying an extra slice of land from the owners' corporation enabled this 1960s one-bedroom unit to become a modern three-bedroom home.

Suntrap House by Anderson Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Suntrap House by Anderson Architecture A Clever Addition Traps the Sun to Keep This Home Comfortable This family were miserable in their south-facing living areas, but thanks to a clever addition, their home is now light and bright.

Split End House by Mártires Doyle Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Split End House by Mártires Doyle Architects Split End House's Cranking and Splitting Roof Lets Light In A south-facing backyard can feel like a curse, but an unconventional roofline could come to the rescue to let direct natural light in.

Falconer Street Residence by Sonelo Design Studio (via Lunchbox Architect)

Falconer Street Residence by Sonelo Design Studio A Minimal Renovation Maximises the Connection to the Outdoors A strong visual and physical connection to the garden is achieved without significantly altering this inner-city terrace.

Ascot Vale Micro Addition by Drawing Room Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Ascot Vale Micro Addition by Drawing Room Architecture Micro Addition Tucks Much-needed Second Bathroom into Narrow Setback It's not the size of an addition that counts, it's the functionality it adds to your home. This micro addition achieves hefty results.

First Lessons House by Ray Dinh Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

First Lessons House by Ray Dinh Architecture Getting the Basics Right Helps Architect Nail His First Solo Project The careful siting of this new home helps it take full advantage of the sun and embrace a beautiful, bushy site.

The Shadow House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

The Shadow House by Nic Owen Architects A 'Shadow' of This Heritage Home Shows Us How You Extend Respectfully Extending heritage homes respectfully is a challenge. Allowing this addition to recede into the shadows was the sensitive approach.

Gresham Street House by Jackson Teece (via Lunchbox Architect)

Gresham Street House by Jackson Teece An Eco-friendly Addition Reinterprets a Classic Queenslander New additions help this home to perform more like a traditional Queenslander, helping it fit perfectly with its site and climate.

Blinco Street House by Philip Stejskal Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Blinco Street House by Philip Stejskal Architects What Role Do Our Homes Play in Helping Us Recover and Reset? Settling into regular life takes some adjustment for a fly-in-fly-out worker who spends a month away from home. This new home helps.

Binary House by Christopher Polly Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Binary House by Christopher Polly Architects Contrasting Addition Complements a Sixties Yellow Brick Home The good qualities of both old and new are highlighted by creating an addition which is the binary opposite of the original.

Tetris Extension by Crosshatch (via Lunchbox Architect)

Tetris Extension by Crosshatch This Extension Is Arranged Like a Game of Tetris to Maximise Space On a tight, south-facing site, the various spaces of this addition are expertly arranged to ensure maximum benefit with minimal fuss.

Aireys Ramp House by Irons McDuff Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Aireys Ramp House by Irons McDuff Architecture This Beach House Wraps Around Itself to Protect from the Elements Living near the beach has its pros and cons. A great beach house needs to embrace the sunshine while protecting from cold ocean winds.

Brick Aperture House by Kreis Grennan Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Brick Aperture House by Kreis Grennan Architecture A New Addition Frames a Leafy Outlook in the Backyard of This Home The aperture-like addition to this heritage home carefully frames the best views and lets light into the new living spaces.

House A by Walter&Walter (via Lunchbox Architect)

House A by Walter&Walter This Suburban Home Finds a Unique Way to Connect with the Landscape From the street, this looks like a house with no windows, but once inside you realise it's the exact opposite...

House Burch by Those Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

House Burch by Those Architects A Breezy Beach House Designed for Byron Bay's Sub-tropical Climate Sub-tropical climates require a special approach to design to ensure they are comfortable in the sticky summers and the cool winters.

Ballarat East House by Porter Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Ballarat East House by Porter Architects Timber Inside and Out Helps This Home Fit Into Its Bushy Site When the inhabitants of your suburban fringe block include a number of old native trees, mimic their style and go timber all over.

Coburg North House by Baker Drofenik Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Coburg North House by Baker Drofenik Architects The Outlook of this 1940s Home Just Got a Lot Brighter... A new addition prioritises light and a connection to the garden, transforming this 1940s house into an uplifting and modern home.

Outside In House by MODO Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Outside In House by MODO Architecture Outside In House: This Modern Extension Doesn't Steal the Limelight This modern addition is more like a supporting actor, allowing the charm and beauty of the original home to shine through.

The Peak by Grimshaw Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

The Peak by Grimshaw Architects An Affordable and Sustainable Tiny House (With a Heart) Just because this tiny house is affordable, sustainable and socially responsible doesn't mean it's not stylish to boot...

House with a Guest Room by Andrew Power (via Lunchbox Architect)

House with a Guest Room by Andrew Power A House with a Guest Room is Created with Three Simple Pavilions At this minimal home, the space in between the living area and bedrooms is just as crucial as the spaces themselves.