Melbourne Tag

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...

Tripping the light fantastic!

I'll admit that as a photographer I'm biased (aka, obsessed) when it comes to good lighting.  I appreciate flattering, exciting lighting themes in any instance, no exceptions (don't even get me started on how people can live with flouros, blah). This passion most definitely includes...

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...

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...

Meanwhile, back at the ranch…

A property like this doesn't come around very often.  Set on an amazingly large block this semi rural property (which has remarkably easy access to the city and the airport) has all the charm and flare you'd expect from a Texan Ranch...

Stunning Architecture in Port Melbourne

This stunning architectural home lives and breathes that old adage "don't judge a book by its cover".  The heritage protected post-war facade humbly blends into the overall street-scape but go through the front door and WOW!  Designed by David Luck Architecture, the house is full...