Architecture Tag

Positively Presidential in Ascot Vale

When I first saw this Ascot Vale family home in Kent Street, one thing sprang to mind.  Presidential. Could be my vivid imagination but to me, the luxe, rich and slightly American Colonial decorating style is not only perfectly suited to this style of home and...

20th Century Modernism gets a 21st Century revamp in Ascot Vale

The mid 20th century saw a new breed of design and style that had an influence on just about everything in our lives. From civic and residential architecture through to the seat you sat on and the car you drove, this influential design revolution was...

Spectacular Family Living in Taylors Lakes

Generous living spaces for the whole family? Check. Room for entertaining both indoor and out? Check.  Mod Cons? Check. Close to shops and parklands? Check. Style? Check, check.  Family accommodation in the 21st century? Never been better!  ...

New York Style finds a home in Aberfeldie

This sure is one glamorous conversion in the inner Melbourne suburb of Aberfeldie.  The relatively humble street facade has just a few a luxurious hints at what may be found inside.  And what a find it is! Boasting an amazing attention to interior detail that...

I’m in love!

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Keeping up with the neighbours

What once seemed isolated to central Melbourne, residential developments are popping up in suburban neighbourhoods across the entire city.  And let's be honest, some are dreadful and quite rightly met with a degree of community hostility.  But like it or not,  they are here to...

Haute housing bought off the rack…?

More often than not, modern mainstream residential architecture is criticised for it's bland, cookie cutter approach.  We've all heard that delightful colloquial term, The McMansion.  Rows of identical houses that seem more suited to a totalitarian regime than a personal expression embodied within a home....

A blast from the past that deserves another look!

This blog was meant to be a well researched and informed celebration of Australian residential architecture of the 1980's and 90's.  A time it seemed when the suburbs were graced by a truly unique style that addressed not only the needs of the modern Aussie...

The Great Aussie Dream: Circa 2012

Perceived as a threat to the iconic Aussie institution that is the quarter acre suburban block, the high density development policy has been cooly received by many.   Units and apartment blocks are springing up everywhere but with developments like this one in Stokes Street, Port...

It’s nice to dream!

Albert Park is arguably one of Melbourne's most desirable and chic enclaves.  And with beautifully renovated double fronted victorian homes like this one in St Vincent Avenue, it's very easy to see why.  Not only has this home been lovingly brought into the 21st Century...