Carlton House

Location
Carlton North, Naarm (Melbourne)

Land
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung

Scope
Extension and Renovation of a Victorian home

Type
Residential

Completion
2024

When a young family purchased an early Victorian double-fronted home in Carlton North, they had a clear picture of the life they wanted there: bread-making, bulk buying, gardening, riding bikes, and time together without the television. They wanted a home that was thermally comfortable, all-electric, filled with daylight, and connected to the garden.

Working alongside Nicola Dovey from Drawing Room Architecture, Brave New Eco treated each constraint as a design opportunity. Every detail responds to how this family lives, resulting in a home that is both deeply resourceful and a genuine pleasure to live in.

— Read the journal post to find out more