Behind the Design: Merrylees Architecture
Jane Merrylees, founder of boutique residential architecture studio Merrylees Architecture & Interiors, on designing bespoke luxury homes across Melbourne's premium suburbs.
Interviews
Behind the Design: GROTTO Studio
GROTTO's Craig on pre-design clarity, honest fee structures, and what Shadow House revealed about trust between architect and client.
Behind the Design: MRTN Architects
MRTN Architects' Antony Martin on lived experience over photos, evolving sustainable design, and why front-loading the brief gets homes right.
Behind the Design: Keen Architecture
Keen Architecture on honest first meetings, budget realities and why the best custom homes start with the right questions and the right relationship.
Behind the Design: Castlepeake Architects
Castlepeake Architects shares how they approach first meetings, budget transparency, and what homeowners can do to set a project up for success.
Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Interior designer or interior decorator? Learn the real difference, which one suits your project, and how to hire the right professional for your home in Australia.
Behind the Design: BJB Architects
Behind the Design with BJB Architects explores the practice’s thoughtful approach to enduring homes shaped by warmth, craftsmanship and context.
Behind the Design: BelBon Design
BelBon Design on designing homes that go beyond looks, crafting spaces that reflect how people truly live. Behind the Design, Perth interior design studio.
Behind the Design: St. Helier Studio
St. Helier Studio founder on designing homes that feel personal, from heritage renovations to coastal retreats. Behind the Design explores the Perth studio's integrated architecture and interiors practice.
Behind the Design: ENCLAVE Architects
In this Behind the Design feature, ENCLAVE Architects discuss “naked architecture”, designing around how people truly live, and creating timeless homes grounded in light, space and emotional connection.
Behind the Design: Ashley ONeill Architects
Ashley O’Neill Architects shares insights into client collaboration, thoughtful residential design, and creating homes shaped by personality, process, and long-term liveability.
Behind the Design: Marker Architecture
In this Behind the Design interview, Marker Architecture discusses its client-focused approach to residential architecture, blending natural materials, traditional design principles, and contemporary living to create homes deeply connected to people and place.