Echoes of the Barcelona Pavilion: Modernist Influence at 164 Brighton At 164 Brighton, architectural restraint becomes its own kind of expression. Inspired in part by the iconic Barcelona Pavilion—designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929—the home embraces the clarity, materiality, and spatial flow that...
What Makes a Home Yours? When you make the decision to create your forever home, every choice becomes an expression of who you are. But true individuality in architecture goes beyond layout and finishes. At Destination Living, we believe a home becomes yours when it reflects not just how...
Case Study: A Fresh Start—Knock Down Rebuild with Architectural Intent When a home no longer serves its purpose, but the location is right, a knock down rebuild offers a clear path forward. At Destination Living, we work with clients who want more than a new version of the same house—they...
Case Study: Architecturally Designed Homes for Sloping Blocks At Destination Living, we don’t flatten the landscape to suit the architecture—we shape the architecture to suit the land. Sloping blocks often come with complexity: planning controls, access challenges, and natural level changes that can make standard designs unworkable. But with the...
Case Study: Designing for Constraints — Architectural Homes on Narrow Sites Urban Melbourne presents a growing number of tight and narrow sites—often with challenging dimensions, restrictive overlays, and neighbouring buildings in close proximity. At Destination Living, we see these constraints not as limitations, but as a chance to create purposeful,...
Designing for the Coastline — Architectural Homes in Coastal Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula Designing homes by the sea is both a creative opportunity and a technical challenge. At Destination Living, we approach each coastal project with the understanding that no two sites are the same. Wind exposure, salt air,...
Downsizing Your Home and Designing for the Future: Luxury Home Design in Melbourne by Destination Living As life evolves, the desire for a large home may no longer align with your goals. Downsizing, once viewed as a compromise, now offers a chance to enhance your lifestyle. For many, a...
Crafting Harmony: Sustainable Living with Energy-Efficient Home Design in Melbourne In the pursuit of a home that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings while prioritizing energy efficiency, our recent Surrey Hills project presented a unique set of challenges and creative opportunities. As energy-efficient home builders in Melbourne, we have...
Melbourne Difficult and Irregular Home Design: A Northcote Case Study In the world of architecture and design, each project comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. One such project that showcases creativity and innovation is our Northcote Riverside project. This unique home, with its compact size and unusual...
Experience and precision are paramount in building coastal homes. We design and build coastal homes in Phillip Island, San Remo, Melbourne, and the Mornington Peninsula. We focus on making sure buildings are strong, environmentally friendly, and blend well with the environment. Whether it is a second residence coastal home...