Lunchbox Architect featured project archives

How does an architect update and extend a home that's been in the family for years? Without whitewashing the history and memories?

This compact home was made even smaller yet better, proving the amount of space you have is less important than how you use it...

By removing the internal walls of this unit and incorporating plenty of built-in joinery, it feels more spacious and modern.

Armed with a fun and adventurous brief, the architects of this apartment reno created a family home with surprises around every corner.

What do you do with a triangular site? Perhaps the best solution is to think outside of the box. Or triangle, as the case may be...

A beautiful attention to details and respect for the original home creates a modern space that effortlessly blends old and new.

Parents' retreat, teen hideaway, granny flat or rental earner — the function of this self contained extension can change over time.

An extension designed to appear more like a random collection sheds belies the clever, considered spaces within.

Application of passive design principles creates a living, breathing, sustainable space that is a pleasure to inhabit.

A new studio space and garage are positioned on this rural property to create a sheltered entry for the exisiting home.

This new living space is a sun-lover. Turning to face the sun, it is also a fun and happy space, not to mention a cost-saver.

Like many un-renovated inner-city homes, the bathroom of this Melbourne workers cottage had the best light and views in the house!