At the heart of open plan living is one simple word. Connection. Once upon a time, living rooms such as the kitchen or lounge room were built for a specific function. There was even a door to close us away from the rest of the house. Living within four walls was simply the way it was. But over the years, as lifestyles have changed, so has our need for stronger connection with our family, friends and the digital world. As we try to pack more into every day, every moment matters – whether it is preparing meals while helping...

“Space – the final frontier.” Just like the brave Star Trek crew, you’ll be amazed at the space you can find in your own home if you are open to exploration and new ideas! There are so many benefits to thinking ahead about space. A more comfortable lifestyle, extra years in your current home before you have to move, the lifestyle benefits of having more space for the whole family to enjoy and ultimately, a better selling price. And while you’ll need to make some compromises in your period home, most likely due to council restrictions, your original façade...

We start our design process by first talking to the client about what they want to achieve from the renovation & extension and then familiarising ourselves with the architectural history of the property. Only then do we undertake to design a vision for their home. And then, in collaboration with our Drafting Department, we produce a customised design that considers the client’s needs and respects the architectural history of their home. From an Old Student Accommodation to a Modern home This home, which is located in the leafy suburb of Camberwell, was rented out for student accommodation. It was...