Before the Renovation: The Beddison Swift House Featured in Houses Magazine’s Revisit Section

Documenting the Ivanhoe Project

When we were first engaged for this Ivanhoe home renovation in Melbourne, we reached out to Houses, Australia’s leading residential architecture and interiors publication, to share the project at its earliest stage. The home was photographed before any works were undertaken, carefully documenting the building in its original condition and capturing its existing character, spatial qualities, and constraints, while also highlighting the opportunities for a thoughtful and considered architectural transformation.

Featured in Houses Magazine

Houses featured the Ivanhoe project in their Revisited section, offering a thoughtful look back at the home prior to renovation and examining the changes over time. The article reflects on how a sensitive, considered design approach can respectfully enhance heritage spaces, revealing new layers of functionality and liveability while retaining the character and integrity of the original house. You can read the article here.

Coverage by ArchitectureAU

ArchitectureAU also covered the project online, providing a detailed editorial overview of the work and the thinking behind it. Their article discusses the broader design intent, key architectural strategies, and the careful, restrained interventions that guided our approach, placing the project within a wider professional and contextual framework. You can view and read their full article on ArchitectureAU here.

Start Your Own Project

If you’re considering a renovation, extension, or adaptation of your own home, we’d love to hear about your project and what you’re hoping to achieve. Please get in touch to discuss your ideas, priorities, and constraints, and to explore how we can work together to bring your vision to life in a considered and well-crafted way.

This project was photographed by Tom Ross.