Banksia Renewed by Whisker Architecture

ArchiPro Project Summary - Revitalizing a classic bush home with a contemporary design, featuring 4 bedrooms and an emphasis on the surrounding landscape, completed in 2024.

Title:: Banksia Renewed
Architect:: Whisker Architecture
Category:: Planning/; Renders
Completed:: 2024
Price range:: $0.5m - $1m
Building style:: Contemporary
Photographers:: Whisker Architecture

Wildfires are a natural component in many terrestrial ecosystems and often play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, particularly in the fire-prone regions of Australia. A prime example of plants that are able to persist in these regions is the Banksia. Reviving an older home can sometimes feel like it starts with only destruction, but there’s beauty to be had after the storm.

Inspired by the landscape surrounding this bush home, this project aims to revive an older home.

The Details:

4 Bedrooms
Acreage / Lifestyle
Designed 2021
Staged Construction

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The Client:

A young entrepreneurial couple fell in love with this home mid-pandemic. On a large site, this block has a pool, tennis court, and backs onto a beautiful wild reserve. A perfect place to raise their two young children.

The Story:

Space was never a problem in this home. The confusion the clients had was how to best utilise it. Understanding how their family operated an analysing the spaces available helped us define a strategy forward together.

With 2.4m high ceilings and a deep footprint, caused by an earlier extension, it was critical to bring light into the centre of the space. Distributed storage plays a vital role in keeping a household tidy and a warmth is added to the spaces by incorporating timber and natural stones into those designs.

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Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria

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Whisker Architecture. Welcome to Whisker Architecture – Designing Homes That Reflect Your Values At Whisker Architecture, we believe your home should be as unique as you are. Founded on the principle of creating spaces that support empathy, kindness, and generosity, we specialise in bespoke residential designs that are both sustainable and timeless. Whether you're dreaming of a renovation, extension, or a new build, our innovative approach ensures that your home not only meets your needs but also embodies your vision for a better future. Our signature service, the Home Masterplan Report, is designed to save you time, money, and heartache. This obligation-free starter service provides tailored advice, including three custom layout options, council restrictions review, and realistic cost estimates, empowering you to begin your project with clarity and confidence. We know taking the first step can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer a free 20-minute Clarity Call with our director, Audrey Whisker, to discuss your project ideas and answer your questions. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, passive solar design, and clever space planning, we create homes that are not only beautiful but also comfortable, functional, and kind to the planet. Start your journey today and discover how Whisker Architecture can help you bring your dream home to life. Book your Clarity Call through our website – we can’t wait to design with you!