building and renovating tips
Households are becoming smaller and more diverse. So why aren’t our houses?
According to the ABS, our households are getting smaller and more diverse, so why aren’t our homes keeping up?
Does this tulle and terracotta colour scheme leave you blushing?
Check out this stunning interior colour scheme and steal it for yourself!
Do you have a tight site? A narrow terrace or a single-fronted home?
Whether you’ve got a single-fronted terrace or just an inner-city block that feels small, we share the secrets to making the most of a narrow site.
Renovate or move? What to do when your home's no longer big enough
To renovate or move? That is the question. What to do when your home is no longer big enough...
Do I need both an architect and interior designer for my project?
Interior designer or architect? Are you confused about the difference between an architect and an interior designer? You’re not alone!
How much does an architect cost? (And are they even worth it?)
A lot of people wonder, 'how much does an architect cost' or ask, 'are architects expensive?' We explore how much architects actually cost. And you might be surprised!
True cost of building: current building costs 2023
Spooked by out-of-control price rises and building costs? Perhaps you don’t need to be…
Can building a new home also help to build a stronger community?
Subdividing and inner-city development don’t have a good rep, but what if we could change that?
We have an average-sized family, but our new home is 2/3 the average size…
Are we mad? Or is society gaslighting us into thinking bigger is always better?
I set out to build a house using only female tradies. Here’s why I failed!
It may be 2022, but the gender divide in the construction industry is still great. And not in a good way.
Three Architects' Advice
Three architects, six questions – discover the challenges, turning points and must-have tools for these professionals
Winner!! Houzz 2020!
Northbourne wins Best of Houzz awards for best design and best customer service.
NORTHBOURNE featured in Houses Magazine
Check out the 8-page spread in one of our fave architecture and design mags, Houses!
ArchiTeam Awards 2017
NORTHBOURNE receives 2017 ArchiTeam Architecture Award for PerfPad House
Women In Architecture
Sally Holbrook from NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design talks to ARCHITEAM about being a woman in architecture.