Michael McManus Architects michaelmcmanus.com.au michael_mcmanus_architects hi@michaelmcmanus.com.au 0431 827 858 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Architects Melbourne Michael McManus Architects Saturn II by McManus Lew Architects A New Rear Living Area Creates a Better Connection to the Outdoors We love to get out and enjoy the backyard, but too often our homes are disconnected from our outdoor spaces. Here's what you can do... Kew Villa by McManus Lew Architects A 1960s Unit Is Transformed Into a Modern Family Home Buying an extra slice of land from the owners' corporation enabled this 1960s one-bedroom unit to become a modern three-bedroom home. Hawthorn Villa by McManus Lew Architects A Dated and Inward-looking Unit Transformed Into Modern Family Home Instead of demolishing this unit, the architects reimagined it, transforming it into a modern and light-filled 3-bedroom home. Merricks House by Michael McManus Architects Originally Built As a Weekender, They Loved It so Much They Moved In! With COVID-19, remote working and a beautiful new home in the country, the time seemed perfect for this family's tree change. Flinders Addition by Michael McManus Architects Charred Timber Creates a New BAL-12.5 Wing for This Country Home To create space for the kids as they grow, this new bedroom wing sits beautifully in the landscape and meets BAL requirements. Maribyrnong Mods by Michael McManus Architects Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference... A focus on the small changes with the biggest impact was key to keeping the renovation of this 1980s project home budget-friendly. Brunsiwck House by Michael McManus Architects This addition feels spacious in spite of a long, narrow block... With clever planning and bringing light and framed views in at every opportunity, this long, narrow site feels surprisingly spacious.