Lunchbox Architect featured projects

This 170-year-old bluestone cottage gets a luxe and layered upgrade—without losing its old-world soul.

Renovating a heritage home is like dancing the Charleston—honouring the rhythm of the past while bringing in a little flair of your own.

A small Federation-era cottage becomes a tranquil haven with smart design, good flow, and loads of natural light.

Inspired by Moroccan and Turkish design, this Sydney home is a bold, curved, character-filled celebration of individuality.

Designed for a retired couple, this home floats among the trees with minimal impact and maximum serenity

Hidden powder rooms, sliding steel doors, and hotel vibes—this townhouse is full of small-space magic.

This two-storey Fitzroy North home uses its laneway boundary to create a lush, private inner-city oasis with a pool at its heart.

Sun-drenched and stylish—skylights flood the open-plan kitchen with natural light.

Turning past into present—this Thornbury home repurposes its own bricks to create a timeless extension.

Why settle for a standard backyard when you can wrap your home around a lush courtyard? Baker’s House rethinks suburban living.

Holocene House doesn’t just sit in the landscape—it actively regenerates it. Explore this carbon-positive oasis in Sydney.

A clever extension brings new life to this Edwardian home—wait until you see the double-height atrium!

This 1930s P&O-style home had stunning bones but needed a major rethink. See how it became a light-filled, modern family haven!

A classic Federation home on the outside, a sleek modern extension within. This Sydney renovation is full of surprises!

A silhouette of Preston’s industrial past shapes this striking home, with a sunken lounge, sauna, and family-friendly design.

A gable roof, mezzanine, and sliding doors bring space-saving magic to this compact yet versatile backyard studio.

From dark and dreary to light, bright, and effortlessly cool, while still keeping it green and gorgeous...

Forget cookie-cutter renovations—this one balances nostalgia with a bold new chapter, and the result is stunning...

Heritage charm, modern swagger. See how this Victorian cottage got a next-level makeover while keeping its soul intact.

Not your average front yard – this one is part garden, part community hub, and a functional extension of the home...

Nestled in Beaconsfield’s bushland, Hillside Home glows like a lantern—sustainable, serene, and strikingly beautiful.

From flood zoning to aircraft noise, this home overcomes challenges with clever planning and striking architectural solutions.

Expansive paddocks behind the home evoke memories of Hampstead Heath...

See how this Melbourne home went from dark and dated to a light-filled family sanctuary—complete with a moody theatre room!

A thoughtfully designed coastal retreat that blends timeless elegance with a relaxed, holiday-like atmosphere every single day.

A thoughtful reinvention turns a tired 1980s project home into a sophisticated family retreat.

A double-gabled extension introduces height and light, creating a striking yet cohesive addition.

Restoring Federation Charm: A Nod to the Home’s Rich History

An inverted design solution is a thoughtful response to a steep site.

Inspired by the childhood chatterbox game, this home unfolds a series of playful, light-filled spaces in Fitzroy North.

Instead of a typical home addition, this flexible garden studio creates spaces for play, retreat, and everything in between...

Blending Victorian-era details with a contemporary design approach creates a home that respects two worlds...

Step into a home where 1970s Hollywood glamour reigns supreme...

Where bike storage isn’t an afterthought but a design-defining feature.

Heritage homes meet modern lifestyles in this clever Hawthorn East redesign.

Reviving a 1920s weatherboard for modern family living while preserving the home’s character and charm...

A masterful blend of functionality and bold design in a compact space allows the owner to live large with less.

Rammed earth, solar power, and handcrafted details create a unique retreat where the design feels at home in the landscape.

A young family’s vision transforms a Hawthorn classic into a modern haven.

Thoughtful redesign turns a chaotic Melbourne home into a modern sanctuary.

Clever design turns a cramped workers' cottage into a double-storey family home.

How a linear garden creates peace and sanctuary in the city.

Timeless rituals meet contemporary living in a home designed for harmony.

A double-height void and timber framing create a serene, airy pavilion.

Texture takes centre stage, with dark finishes and tactile materials blending the home into its surroundings.

The green screen: Privacy, sun protection, and morning coffee seating—all in one.

Clever light design and curves transform a cramped terrace into a haven.

Forget the front door — this beautiful rammed earth home greets you with a friendly courtyard welcome.

Concrete, glass, and memories: Waverley House is a design lover’s dream.

Sheltered from wild winds, this off-grid hilltop home opens up to breathtaking lakeside views. Explore its design secrets!

Small extension, big impact—see how a compact addition and a lot of thoughtful design transformed this historic home.

Prefab magic! These houses arrived by barge and were installed in two days.