HIA Victorian Custom Built Home $1 Million to $1.5 Million

Finalist 2023

Nestled within a tree-lined street of Camberwell, Thomas Archer’s Lynden Residence stands proud with its bold architectural facade commanding immediate street presence. Combining a mixture of tactile materials such as aerated concrete, timber cladding and counter levered design, this home imbues a striking look that is both modern and timeless.

The strong sense of character is carried throughout the home with feature panelling adorning the entrance wall which is enhanced by the floor to ceiling windows and staircase void that amplify an abundance of light that continues all the way through to the open plan kitchen dining and living.

Crafting the floorplan to ensure a strong connection to the outdoors, with windows perfectly framing the stunning landscaped surrounds, has created a feeling of living amongst the garden with nature’s beauty always within reach – a hallmark feature of Thomas Archer homes.

Winner 2023

Our elegant and serene Camberwell residence is a perfect example of a home that is distinctly yours, in every sense. Our clients were looking to design a family home that maximised their north-facing aspect to introduce open, illuminated spaces and radiated a sense of welcome as soon as you stepped through the doors.

A wall of gallery windows enhanced this effect, guiding you through the home to a sunlit-bathed living and dining area that opens out to the outdoors to extend the entertaining space. The kitchen is deceptively simple in its design. Subtle details such as an abundance of hidden storage, reflective surfaces that illuminate the space with light from the oversized windows and minimalistic finishes to compliment the polished cement flooring, effortlessly combine to create an elegant kitchen space that exudes style.

HIA Victorian Project Home $500,000 to $750,000

Our idyllic Coburg Residence is a perfect example of how our Expressions Series of homes can be customised to suit a varying range of block sizes and lifestyles. Our client loved the airy flow of the Allure floor plan and challenged us to modify this design to suit their block without losing the architectural intent of the original design’s layout and features.

Taking the narrow frontage into consideration, the design team was able to reduce the garage size and modify the design to preserve the seamless flow and relative room dimensions from the original design.

One of the standout features of this home is the soaring double height entry void. Opening the front door through the private side entry, you are greeted with an extra wide gallery space. Contradicting the notion that the house may be small inside, this feature creates a grand statement leaving you with an immediate sense of space and height, completely unexpected from the street.

The feature timber screen in the entry gallery acts as a breezeway for thoroughfares such as the garage, laundry and powder room. This detail was cleverly added to create an additional sense of space to the home as was the guest room and ensuite on the ground floor at the front of the home, providing visitors with a private space to relax.

Winner 2018

HIA Victorian Custom Built Home $1 million - $1.5 million

Runner Up 2018 

Finalist 2018 

Expansive gallery themed spaces create a harmonious flow, uncomplicated zoning and clever connectivity through the mastery of varying floor levels and ceiling heights in this beautiful family home. The unconventional nature of this design is balanced by large floor to ceiling windows running down the North side of the house, overlooking a stunning pool – the focal point for the homes irreverent design.

HIA Eastern Victorian Custom Build Home $750,001 - $1 Million

Finalist 2021

A beachside location and native landscape inspired our design for this stunning residence in the picturesque town of Somers, Victoria. The owner wanted to strike a balance between making an architectural statement and creating a space that also felt warm and homely.

The final result was a home that presented a strong connection to the outdoors, with poolside vistas from many areas around the house, internal light courts from strategically located voids and the use of contrasting organic materials sitting in perfect harmony with the native coastal landscape.

The imposing entry and double storey foyer make an inspiring first impression with high ceilings magnifying the sense of openness and light, and custom panelling bringing texture and warmth to the space.

A play on the elements of light and dark gave the home a welcome flow from room to room. The wood flooring, which was perfectly colour matched to the stairs to provide an uninterrupted connection between the first and second floors, brought earthiness and warmth to the bold black and grey features, while muted tones introduced a sense of calm and harmony to the brighter areas of the minimalist palette.

Finalist 2019

Situated in a quaint tree lined street in the heart of the bayside suburb of Highett, surrounded by original Californian bungalows our clients wanted their new home to compliment the integrity of area with a quiet subtlety.

A custom design was developed by Thomas Archer’s in-house architect to suit the needs of their growing family and their love of the Hampton’s style with a clean, contemporary and modern edge.

Winner 2020 

Winner 2019

Design impact and cleverly placed living areas are the key to this beautifully crafted home. From the moment you enter you’re met with an immediate sense of space as the generous double height void and external vestibule floods the home with natural light. As you move through the wide entry and past the designer staircase you will be greeted by the open planned living areas to the rear making this home perfect for the entertainer and busy family. \n\nThe master bedroom is cleverly positioned offering a luxurious ensuite and privacy to the rear of the home. The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized and equipped with walk in robes.

Finalist 2018

This picturesque contemporary weatherboard home compliments the established tree-lined street beautifully. With its soft grey colour palette and use of natural materials, this contemporary Hampton’s inspired style of home is perfectly suited to its relaxed beachside surroundings.

The brief for the home’s design was to create a wonderful family home for the young family that will live there. It needed to have plenty of room for them to grow and its own designated areas for work and play. As you walk up the tree-lined path to the decked verandah, a large pivot door awaits, and upon entry the internal entry wall is clad in v-grove cladding, providing a connection to the Hampton’s style that has inspired the home’s design. An oversized hall beckons you through the home with an undeniable ambiance. A large study allows for its owners to confidently work at home and doubles as a guest room – a flexible space that will see its uses easily adapt over time.

HIA Victorian
Custom Built Home up to $500,000

Winner 2017

A clever and sophisticated designed layout positions open planned living spaces across the entire rear of the house creating a seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining transition. Large stacker doors open out to a generous alfresco entertaining area whilst filling the interior with natural light. Generous room proportions coupled alongside well balanced internal detailing resulted in a harmonious light filled contemporary residence.

An irregular shaped site inspired the direction for this uniquely designed single storey modern residence.

A cleverly zoned floor layout is achieved with the utilisation of a swimming pool as a splice through the house that separates the Master suite wing from the main living areas, creating a visual feature enjoyed from everywhere in the home through expansive glazing sections.

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