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Bellhaus are currently designing a forever home and studio for clients who are planning to escape to the country and begin a new chapter of their lives in Cherokee, Victoria. Designed to embrace the contours of the landscape, layered terraces have been developed along with two separate residential wings that are linked together to provide shared living spaces and connection to the rural setting. Given the site’s location within a densely vegetated area, it is subject to a very high bushfire attack level which has necessitated a considered design to achieve BAL 40 compliance. The design also achieves a 7.2-star energy rating through off grid liveability and passive orientation.

Cherokee Residence
Cherokee Residence

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Bellhaus Design Office creates highly resolved and approachable design around Australia.

Bellhaus Design Office is motivated by honest design. We take the time to understand how our clients live and design to meet their needs and budget. Our authentic approach comes through in our work – clean detailing, honest materials and consideration for livability above all else.

Through extensive knowledge we guide our clients through the design, planning and construction phases. Wherever possible we look for ways to bring in sustainability through passive design principles like natural light, site orientation and material selection.

Founded in 2014, Bellhaus Design Office is led by Sam Bell, a qualified and registered Building Designer with 15 years’ experience in the building and construction industry. Sam is motivated by thoughtful and sustainable design, resolving challenging design briefs and developing collaborative and long-lasting relationships with clients, consultants and industry professionals.

Sam is inspired by solving problems and ultimately designing spaces that create an impact.

Our studio is based in Collingwood, Melbourne, however our projects span from Melbourne to South East Queensland, and we welcome interstate projects.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung as the traditional custodians of the land we use to work and create. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay respects to elders past, present, and emerging.