Lunchbox Architect featured project archives

Jones House is a home designed for Australian conditions proving architectural ideas can be achieved without big budgets and costly construction methods.

At House 3 there's enough space for three generations of the one family to live comfortably together despite a tight site.

House C3 sits comfortably in its neighbourhood of 19th century workers' cottages neither shouting its modernity nor mimicking the neighbours.

This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way…

Like a roof on its side, Ashburton House's sawtooth facade is self-shading, blocking summer sun from striking and heating the surface.

At Humbug Studio the striped canvas However, these canvas stripes are in fact deck chairs from which to view paintings hanging in the studio.

Sean Godsell Architects explore the traditional verandah to create a stunning beach home sheltered from the extremes of coastal life.

After stripping back years of unthoughtful additions, Richmond House receives a bright and modern interpretation of a lean-to.

Somers Courtyard House is a low maintenance home to accommodate an expanding family with regular guests. The best part? It's completely off-grid!

The owners of Matai House lived in this early 1900s home for several years before the alterations, so they knew what needed to change!

Heritage controls, difficult soil, tight access and a small west-facing block. A delightful, light-filled home on a difficult site…

A large suburban home for an extended family in the suburbs doesn't need to look and feel like a cookie cutter McMansion…

Set in stunning surrounds Wakatipu Guest House is a two bedroom home that provides comfortable accommodation for up to eight people.

A tight inner-city site is transformed with double height spaces and floor-to-ceiling, seamlessly connecting the indoors and outdoors.

A grassy green courtyard fit for a cow (ok, not a real cow) at the centre of this renovated St Kilda House adds a bright new focus.

There's no moat at Fortress House, but this quiet weekend retreat ensures a private, relaxing counterpoint to the owners' busy lives.