October 30, 2026 — 7:30pm

Architect-designed homes offer many benefits, from individuality and customised layouts to functionality and responsiveness to their surroundings.

They also often feature premium building materials, including bespoke joinery, as well as energy efficiency and indoor-outdoor flow.

Here are the best architect-designed Melbourne homes for sale right now.

6 Coral Avenue, Beaumaris VIC

Designed by architect Clare Cousins, this Beaumaris home features natural materials and showcases the natural landscape.

The residence features a striking facade and interiors using bagged brick and blackbutt timber, while north-facing glazing captures natural light.

The kitchen is a highlight, with G-Lux marble and Corian benchtops, Miele ovens, and twin integrated Liebherr fridge/freezers. Adjoining this is the curved “boat room”, a contemporary conservatory with a custom leather sofa.

Outside, there’s a Japanese-tiled heated pool and spa surrounded by established native gardens designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture.

113 Raglan Street, South Melbourne VIC

Coy Yiontis designed the renovation of this Victorian brick cottage, with interiors by Kimberley Wiedermann of Accolade Design.

The updates have been structured around three north-facing glass pavilions which showcase the garden’s greenery and create a sense of indoor-outdoor flow.

The open-plan living and dining area features a sculptural kitchen with quartzite benchtops, European appliances, warm metal detailing and a vintage Murano wall sconce.

Another highlight is the basement, which offers the potential for a private gym, a wine store or a kids’ retreat.

5 Palamino Court, Lower Plenty VIC

Set on a secluded 6070 square metres in Lower Plenty, this home uses angles and its natural surroundings in its design.

Architecturally designed by Chris Seidler as his own home, the house features high ceilings and Shugga window glazing capturing the expanses of green, while the material finishes – including travertine and French oak flooring, and marble, granite and stone surfaces – also connect to nature.

A highlight is the rumpus room with a shiplap cathedral ceiling and exposed rafters, complete with a wet bar, bathroom and sauna. Outside, there is the swimming pool and pool house with a full kitchen and teriyaki grill.

710 Brunswick Street North, Fitzroy North VIC

This brand-new residence on the city fringe was designed by Nassima Design Group architects, RMP Builders and interior designer Lauren Egan.

Set across two levels, the home features a terrace-inspired design with a modern twist, including the integration of technology such as an LED-backlit hallway, Sonos in-ceiling speakers and a facial recognition access system.

The chef’s kitchen is a particular standout, featuring top-line Miele appliances, travertine counter-tops, a breakfast island and handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles.

39 Nimmo Street, Middle Park VIC

Greenaway Architects reimagined this Victorian to create a home suited to contemporary living.

The renovation includes a gallery-style entrance hall leading to the dramatic double-height living and dining space, and high-set glazing that captures natural northern light and frames the garden.

The indoor-outdoor connection is further strengthened by the oversized full-height sliding glass doors that open from the living and dining areas to the private courtyard and the paved al fresco area with a plumbed gas barbecue.

Other features include hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, motorised external louvre screens, a gallery hanging system, sisal carpets, and an alarm and intercom.

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