Lunchbox Architect featured project archives

After a series of ad-hoc alterations, this long-time family home was in need of a major overhaul - it was raised, built-in and under.

In Christchurch, a city still recovering from a devastating series of earthquakes, many are rethinking how they use their public space.

From the street this modern take on the other single storey cottage in the neighbourhood. But things get interesting quickly...

Within this alteration and addition a ribbon of cabinetry touches every room and brings functionality and cohesion to old and new.

New pitched roofs continue the style of the original home, but are reinterpreted based on the function of the rooms and need for light.

A new-found connection to the yard and pool, wine storage that's decorative yet practical and integrated seating throughout...

If you love '60s style, decor and art, you'll have to take a look at this swinging transformation on the Gold Coast.

This considered addition capitalises on good qualities of the home and fixes the less than ideal. What can be saved in your addition?

Even after a reduction in total size, this renovation works better than the previous cluster of poorly considered renovations.

A young Wellington couple with a modest budget and small and challenging block chose a Box™ design-build for their first home.

A small addition and internal reconfiguration of a '60s home designed by a renowned New Zealand architect makes it fit for a family.

Rather than bifold doors, the rear of this house has a window seat with opening bifold windows to create an indoor/outdoor space.

Old and new are connected by a black tunnel with no end immediately in sight. But there is a light-filled end to this tunnel.

It takes a lot of 'stuff' to run a family. Just because you're interested in sustainability doesn't mean you need to go without...