Where beautiful + functional homes are born…
The perfect home doesn’t happen by accident. A home that’s both beautiful and functional is carefully conceived and planned. It is tailored to you and your needs, while also considering how those needs might change in the future.
The perfect home is designed with flair and an eye for detail. It’s expertly managed through the build process for a stress-free experience. And it’s ready to grow and adapt as you and your family do.
Your perfect home is waiting to be born…
are you?
Planning to build or renovate to create a beautiful + functional home?
Dealing with a challenging site whether it’s narrow, hemmed in, or covered by a heritage overlay?
Interested in how your new home could enhance your relationship with your neighbours?
A multi-generational family in need of the perfect pad?
about
We are NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design, a Melbourne-based team committed to shaping a better world through progressive and practical residential design.
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.
Meet the Director
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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We’re building a small home with ginormous ambitions…
And you can follow our progress at home!
how can we help you?
Project Cost Estimates
Want to understand how much your new home or renovation is going to cost? Let us help you with project cost estimates.
Project Brief Workshop
To get the best out of your new home or reno, it’s crucial to develop a thorough project brief. We can help you nail this important step.
Design Diagnosis
A doctor wouldn’t do open heart surgery without diagnosing the problem first. Get a design diagnosis for your new home or reno.
Architectural Design
Getting the architectural design of your home right is the difference between feeling frustrated and hemmed in by your home and feeling free to live with ease and enjoy the day-to-day moments. We can help you achieve the perfect architectural design.
Interior Design
We start with the interiors and craft the architecture from the inside out because we know the human experience is on the inside of a building. Let us craft the perfect interiors for you that both reflect and enhance your lifestyle.
Landscape Design
No home is complete without a beautiful landscape. The way the interiors relate to and connect to the garden is key to making your home feel spacious, special and functional. We can help you design a landscape that will feel like an extension of your home.
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Planning a project? Unsure what it might cost?
Book a free 30-minute consultation with Sally Holbrook, director + founder of Northbourne, to find out more.
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testimonials
“Northbourne’s attention to detail and genuine concern for getting things perfect made the company a joy to work with.”
“Sally and the team at Northbourne made what could be a daunting and stressful process, exciting and fun.”
“Our renovated home is just beautiful and the spaces work better than we could have imagined.”
“There is not a week that has gone by where either myself or my partner has not said ‘I love our house’”
