Lunchbox Architect featured projects

Blairgowrie 2 by InForm Timber and Glass Combine to Create a Stylish Coastal Modernity Timber's warmth and laid-back nature meets clean lines and expanses of glass to create a style that is sophisticated yet relaxed.

Anglesea Beach House by Austin Maynard Architects A Multi-Generational Holiday Home Balances Connectivity and Solace In an effort to find more space for a growing and ageing family, Andrew Maynard Architects created a home that has shared space and more private zones.

Hawthorn East House by Chan Architecture A Typical English Cottage Style House is Transformed Into Modern Home A series of separate, disconnected rooms are transformed by a central, open planned living space that maximises north light.

Upside Down Back to Front House by Carter Williamson Architects Upside Down Back to Front House Reflects How the Owners Actually Live Too often homes dictate how we should live. Upside Down Back to Front House is different — a redesign suits how the owners really live.

Paddington Terrace by Tom Mark Henry Attention to Detail Creates a Home That Can Age Gracefully A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.

Hawthorn Residence by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture Single Fronted Hawthorn Residence Gets a Bright Two Story Extension Even with close neighbours, carefully positioned skylights and double-height spaces make this home feel private, bright and spacious.

Stradwick House by Space Division Architect Turns this Old Two-Car Garage Into Beautiful Family Home Built on top of an existing brick double garage, Stradwick House feels more spacious thanks to double height spaces and large windows.

Norrish House by Herbst Architects Norrish House is Arranged Around a Courtyard for Shelter New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.

Westmere Park Avenue by Dorrington Atcheson Architects Westmere Park Avenue is a Modest Extension with a Huge Impact A new compact living pavilion defies its size thanks to plenty of glass and sliding doors — effortlessly connecting home and garden.

Kapiti Beach House by Geoff Fletcher Architects Kapiti Beach House Will Eventually Grey Off to Blend into the Dunes Sliding cedar shutters provide this otherwise glass box with shelter, privacy and a camouflage cloak — preparing it for every situation.

Tent House by Irving Smith Jack Architects Tent House: A Super-Insulated and Permanent Tent for Living Tent House is designed to encourage freedom and protection from a hostile (but beautiful) landscape — like a permanent tent…

Benbulla House by Austin McFarland Architects Benbulla House Has Numerous Ties to its Local Area A home for an engineer and an author combines a rational, simple plan with a ton of texture and 'slight chaos' to satisfy both personalities.

Wall and Wall House by Dane Design Australia Wall and Wall House Uses Rammed Limestone for Style and Substance Rammed Limestone is the perfect material for Wall and Wall House — locally sourced, beautiful texture and natural colour and high thermal mass.

Lookout House by Room 11 This Surprising 'Lookout House' Is Not What It First Seems… At first, Lookout House looks like a whacky modern barn, but through the sliding barn door a wonderful courtyard house with spectacular views unfolds.

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