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Renovating is often a daunting prospect. But, as our next project showcases, this need not be so. The owners of this beautiful heritage home at Northcote are repeat clients. In the first round of renovations, we covered their pressing and non-structural requirements, urging the clients to live in their newly renovated home to get a better sense for the next stage. Our clients heeded our advice. And now, they’re back for more! A perfect example of giving yourself the space - both mentally and financially - to fine tune your requirements and get what you want. All without breaking the bank or compromising on your needs and wants. Interested but unsure where to start? Click here to access our practical Step 1: Guide to your Future Home: https://lnkd.in/gzcZ-Tf7 #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers #foreverhome #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes #interiordesignideas

Happy New Year from andever to you and yours! May 2025 open up new possibilities and bring you closer to your goals. And while we can’t necessarily help with all your dreams and ambitions, in case you missed our previous posts, we have a little New Year’s present to get you to the right space in 2025. Whether you’re looking to renovate or relocate, click here to access our STEP 1 : Guide to your Future Home: https://lnkd.in/gzcZ-Tf7 Tell us what else you want to know in the comments below! #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers #foreverhome #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes #interiordesignideas #newyear #newyeargoals

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐 𝐘𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐌𝐚𝐬 This Christmas, as we reflect on the year that was and make space for rest and rejuvenation, we are grateful for the: 1. ☺️ Kindness of our partners 2. 🤝 Commitment of our clients 3. 🫶🏻 Support of our loved ones 4. 🔟 Celebrating 10 years of Andever 5. ✅ Multiple planning approvals 6. 🔧 Documenting one of our largest projects to date (watch this space) 7. 👩🏻💼 Our marketing guru and ideas powerhouse Geeta Khandelwal who keeps us accountable and on our toes 8. 👩🏻💻 Our Student of Architecture Gargi Tokekar whose enthusiasm to learn has been a boost of energy. 9. 👣 Michael Smith ‘s campaign for Councillor in the recent City of Melbourne elections (ranking 12th among 58 candidates, with top 9 elected) 10. 🌟 Sonia Sarangi gaining recognition as a finalist in the Stellar South Asian Woman Awards (STEM category) 11. 🗣️ Opportunities to contribute to broader conversations around architecture, architectural practice, migration, and wellbeing 12. 🥳 And new projects and opportunities that promise a busy start to 2025! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all! May 2025 give you the space to nourish your hopes, dreams and loved ones. See you in the new year. #andever #architecturedesign #interiordesign #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #renovation #homerenovation

This Christmas 🎄 , as you recap your year and make resolutions for the future, it may be a good time to get together and discuss the special space that bears witness to your lives. Your home. 🛠️ Is your home best equipped to deal with your lifestyle? ☘️ Does it support or thwart your dreams and ambitions? 🏠 Do you feel conflicted between the current state of your home versus the evolving needs of your life stage?   Whatever your requirements are, the good news is we have created a Guide to help with the above scenarios and answer many other initial questions about your project. Click on the link below to access our Guide to your Future Home : STEP 1 https://lnkd.in/gzcZ-Tf7 YOU know YOU best. ⁠ So tell us what you want, ⁠ And let us take care of the rest.⁠ ⁠ Your Andever home awaits.⁠.. #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne  #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

New home. Home renovation. Home extension. Each of these is a complex maze to navigate. From initial goal setting to pre-design, sketch design, design development, town plan lodgements, planning and building permits - there are several daunting decisions to make before the actual build process can kick-off. And so, we are putting together a series of nifty guides to help you get your head around the various steps towards your future home. Coming shortly: The first guide in our series, “𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞.” Meanwhile, feel free to check out our residential projects here: https://lnkd.in/gy4xHbbr #andever #architectureintelligence #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠ #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #foreverhome #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

Last week, we shared 5 Tips to help you choose between 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 and 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. Allow us to spark your imagination with our award-winning Cascade House. Here’s how we renovated and expanded this 1940s Art-Deco home in Northcote to • Make room for an expanding family, • Retain its heritage elements, and • Reflect the values of the owners 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: We moved the living room to the north-facing new extension to leverage the beautiful light. Tall glass doors and a new cosy inner courtyard provided views to blue skies and lush green landscape in all directions. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰: Repositioning the main door to the centre of the plan enabled intuitive separation of spaces meant for socialisation versus resting. Sliding doors that completely recessed into the wall allowed the living area to seamlessly flow into the backyard. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝: Clever hidden storage along the corridor that connected the older and newer parts of the home, under the stairs and around the edges of the living area helped cater for future storage needs. 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: A cosy in-built study on the upstairs landing behind a recessed sliding door ensured privacy and quiet for adults working-from-home while children played below. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Retaining the original heritage door to separate the older and newer parts of the home enabled better thermal zoning, while an extra-wide, new main pivot door made room for strollers and bulky furniture or equipment. Minimal step changes were included that are modifiable to transition ramps in future. Want to know how you could renovate/extend your existing home to meet your future needs? Chat with us today! Photographer : Peter Bennetts ⁠Styling : Cassie Thomson #andever #architectureintelligence #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠ #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #foreverhome #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 ⁠ ⁠ From environmental sustainability to financial considerations and sentimental value, there are many reasons for you to renovate (your existing home) versus relocate. But what do you do when your home no longer meets your life stage or lifestyle?⁠ ⁠ At andever we believe that through good design, creativity and an open mindset, your well-loved home can grow with and adapt to your needs. We assess the potential of every project and work with our clients to see things in new ways that unlock solutions you would never think were possible. Here are our top 5 considerations on whether your home can be renovated to meet your evolving needs. ⁠ ⁠ Still struggling to decide? ⁠ Get in touch with us to uncover and polish your hidden gem of a home: https://lnkd.in/gJXnc_xt⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome⁠ #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation⁠ #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne ⁠ #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas⁠

Super proud to share that our co-founder Sonia Sarangi is a finalist for the STEM category at Australia’s Stellar South Asian Women Awards. Sonia has long championed the cause of women of colour (through her involvement with Parlour Inc: gender, equity, architecture) raising awareness of systemic gender bias within the architecture domain, inspiring and empowering women through mentorship programs, and her academic work at the University of Melbourne. She takes pride in her cultural heritage and believes that good architecture is reflective of the inhabitants’ culture and values. Final results to be announced on 23rd November. Please join us in congratulating her on this achievement. She is a star! 🌟👏🏻🤩 Australian South Asian Centre #StellarSouthAsianWomen #womeninSTEM

This beautiful home with its soaring cathedral ceiling had excellent bones and was a true “diamond in the rough.” However, the lack of natural light and a central staircase disrupted both flow and function. Enter the jewelers. AKA Andever.  • Through expanded glazing and a new gable window, our design was able to re-connect with both earth and sky.  • Moving the staircase to the corner improved flow with design details that echo the beautiful oregon timber roof beams.  • The original beams are referenced elsewhere in key details including the kitchen island and hidden bar joinery. The resulting space enables light to dance and play against the many textures and new surfaces. Creating all the right elements to let this diamond sparkle and shine! Want andever to assess and polish your diamond-in-the-rough home?  Chat with us about your renovation dreams. #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne  #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐛? Developments are generally perceived to be negative and extractive. But when introducing something new to a community, both the developer team and community need to think beyond the site, looking at a wider suburb-level context and approaching it from the lens of repair. - What has been damaged or lost? - What can be improved in the wider area? - What role will this development play in the larger community? Addressing these questions indicates a much-wider ambition that shifts the dial from distrust to trust in the development team. With this approach, negotiations with Council and neighbours can take on a more positive collaborative approach. Research has shown that resident communities who feel connected to their suburbs report better wellbeing. By ensuring that developmental interventions (including architecture) support the community, we can help the community repair and strengthen their connection to their suburb, thereby supporting overall wellbeing. Prioritizing good outcomes, a flourishing neighborhood and community. Both inside and out. Contact us to see our design & development ethos in practice. #andever #designexcellence⁠ #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #missingmiddle #residentialdevelopment ⁠#townhousedevelopment #multiresidentialdesign⁠ #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠