Lunchbox Architect featured project archives

Sub-tropical climates require a special approach to design to ensure they are comfortable in the sticky summers and the cool winters.

When the inhabitants of your suburban fringe block include a number of old native trees, mimic their style and go timber all over.

A new addition prioritises light and a connection to the garden, transforming this 1940s house into an uplifting and modern home.

This modern addition is more like a supporting actor, allowing the charm and beauty of the original home to shine through.

Just because this tiny house is affordable, sustainable and socially responsible doesn't mean it's not stylish to boot...

At this minimal home, the space in between the living area and bedrooms is just as crucial as the spaces themselves.

Oikos, ancient Greek for 'home', is a short-term rental demonstrating luxury is achievable if we down-size our ambitions.

A house that was once a post office felt frustratingly disconnected from the outdoors has been transformed into a breezy beach house.

Working with what was already there to create a modern family home had its challenges on this bushland site in the Blue Mountains.

Instead of sacrificing their productive garden, plants are encouraged to grow up the walls of this clever backyard studio.

This home takes advantage of its location near the Botanic Gardens to create a living area which feels like an extension of the garden.

This warm, textural home creates a connection to place, captures views and creates a humble retreat from the elements (and the city).

This home holds special memories for the architect, Pat Jost, making it important to retain the elements that fill it with character.

This home had good bones, but forty years of use left it feeling tired. A clever facelift offers a fresh start for its new owners.

Opening onto a huge deck, with incredible views from every room, you'll never guess what makes this country home so unique.

We've heard of tiny houses and micro-apartments, but could a micro addition be the answer to your space issues? Let's see...