We offer architecture, interior and landscape design services for those who wish to improve their lifestyle without sacrificing the planet. Avid believers in a holistic approach, we design homes with both function and heart. Equal importance is placed on interiors, exteriors, and the interaction between the two.
We know an inclusive partnership is the key ingredient for a successful project. We identify your requirements, inspirations and aspirations. The result is arresting and functional spatial solutions, crafted to your needs.
Sally Holbrook is the director and founder of NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design. She holds more than 17 years’ experience in residential design, renovations, high-end fit-outs and project management, working with some of Australia’s best architectural practices.
Sally is committed to innovative and sustainable architecture and is passionate about interior design – how interiors speak to, and build upon, the shape of the building. Sally’s design philosophy seeks out unconventional solutions to pragmatic problems, while empowering clients through the design journey.
Northbourne are affiliated members of the ARBV, Architeam and the Australian Institute of Architects
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Having Northbourne design both the architecture and the interiors removed the overwhelming amount of decision making, and the results are truly stunning – giving Northbourne creative licence was a fantastic decision.
There is not a week that has gone by where either myself or my partner has not said “I love our house”
I would thoroughly recommend Northbourne who managed to embrace our needs and integrated beautiful design without breaking the budget.
Our renovated home is just beautiful and the spaces work better than we could have imagined.
Sally and the team at Northbourne made what could be a daunting and stressful process, exciting and fun. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and this gave me confidence and made the process really enjoyable.
Northbourne’s attention to detail and genuine concern for getting things perfect made the company a joy to work with.
Book a free 30 minute consultation with Sally Holbrook, director + founder of Northbourne, to find out more.
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