Kensington Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Kensington, a historic suburb in Melbourne, is renowned for its leafy streets and community spirit. This area is ideal for new homes and renovations that blend traditional elegance with modern functionality. Kensington’s charming heritage homes and contemporary developments provide a rich tapestry for architects to explore creative designs. The suburb’s proximity to the Melbourne CBD, parks, and schools makes it a desirable location for families and professionals. With its vibrant community and picturesque setting, Kensington offers endless possibilities for residential projects that harmonise with its unique character.

Homes from Kensington that have been previously featured on Lunchbox Architect

Parure House: A Dazzling Jewel in Kensington

Parure House in Melbourne's inner suburb Kensington is a matching set of separate architectural ideas. It displays a richness of detail and experience.

Kensington House Transforms Interwar Cottage on Small Urban Site

A modern, but sensitively sized addition transforms existing interwar home and saturates it in natural light - in-spite of a tiny site.

Ingenious 'Sun Shells' Grab Light and Reflect It Deep Into This Home

Watch the clouds float by in this home which has an unexpected sense of space and light in spite of its narrow, overshadowed site.

A Home Doesn't Need to be Large to Be a Palace

'Kensington Palace' challenges the idea that a home needs to be expensive and expansive to be your dream home.