Photography by Timothy Kaye

Shortlisted - Think Brick Awards 2025

Kooyong House is a new family home, set behind a facade of timber battens and patterned brick, offering protection and privacy from a busy Melbourne Street. 

To offset the inherent heaviness of the masonry, and playfully reference the surrounding houses, a variety of decorative brickwork techniques were used: patterned brickwork facades and a hit-and-miss screen introduce texture, delicacy and porosity to the building form — filtering views, light, and air while delivering privacy from the street.

The result is a home where crafted brick and soft light come together to create a sense of calm and enclosure for the family.

Photography by Tom Ross

Tucked beneath the gentle watch of a grand old Gum tree, in a typical suburban street in Melbourne, set amongst rusty red roofs, where magpies warble and washing flaps on a nearby Hills Hoist, sits Gumnut House — a home with nostalgia at its heart.

The clients, uninterested in trends or the notion of "keeping up with the Joneses," wanted their home of 15 years to be renovated in a way that felt unassuming and familiar. The design embraces humility and restraint, drawing on nostalgic references and vernacular forms to create a home that feels as though it has always been there. 

Subtle detailing, timeless materials, and a carefully considered scale help the house blend seamlessly into its surroundings, offering comfort and authenticity over showiness.

The result is a home rooted in memory and place — deeply personal and unmistakably Australian.

Photography by Timothy Kaye and Armelle Habib

Shortlisted - HOUSES awards (New House over 200 square metres) 2022

Featured in Issue 09 print edition of The Local Project: Read the article here

Featured in June 2024 Issue of Inside Out Magazine

Photography by Peter Bennetts and Dylan James

Finalist (Residential Alterations) - Architeam Awards 2017

Shortlisted (House Alteration + Addition under 200 square metres) - HOUSES awards 2017

Valiant House is a two storey addition and renovation to a single-fronted weatherboard workers cottage in Abbotsford.

Craving a connection to the rear garden, a services core containing the bathroom, laundry and other services was positioned centrally in the plan to allow the kitchen and living areas to open up fully to the garden with uninterrupted views towards the outdoors. The central core was wrapped in timber with hidden doors to disguise the utilitarian uses and gives the impression of a timber box sitting in a larger space.

The illusion of space was achieved through the use of high ceilings, wide rooms, mirrors and skylights. Glazing along the entire back wall offers an uninterrupted connection with the garden and ensures that this house caters for the needs of the young family now and into the future.

Photography by Timothy Kaye

Featured in Issue #56 print edition of Habitus Magazine

Featured in The Local Project

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The Lookout is a new home designed for a retired couple downsizing from a larger property nearby. After 40 years in the same neighbourhood, they wanted to stay connected to the community they’ve always called home.

The new house, located on a busy corner block opposite the local park, was designed to offer the couple a private retreat while still feeling part of the action and connected with their community.

The roof deck at the front of the house - for which the project gets its name “The Lookout” - provides a quiet spot to sit and listen to the sounds of the park - children playing, tennis balls bouncing, and the rhythm of daily life.

It's a way for them to remain connected to the neighbourhood they’ve always known, without having to leave the comfort of their home.