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Issue 63 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 63

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Habitus 63 is arguably the most aspirational issue of the year with Kitchens & Bathrooms to dream about. Whether a family hub, an entertainer’s paradise or somewhere to grad a quick meal, how we live in and spend time in the kitchen is a very personal question that requires thought and an abundance of resources. Always the aspirational eye candy of design, we have some truly lovely kitchens from Greg Natale, YSG, Splinter Society, Sally Caroline and Studio Johnston. Bathrooms are just as important with Greg Natale, Studio Tate, YSG and Those Architects sharing some fabulous insights

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Home design inspiration at the Victorian Architecture Awards
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Home design inspiration at the Victorian Architecture Awards

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With the winners of the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards announced, we take a look at some of the standout residential projects.


Showcasing outstanding contributions to architectural design across Melbourne and regional Victoria, Australia’s largest architecture awards took place at the end of June this year. A total of 19 Named Awards, 21 Architecture Awards, and 17 Commendations were presented. Notable winners overall include Northern Memorial Park Depot by Searle x Waldron Architecture, which was awarded the prestigious Victorian Architecture Medal. The project won the Melbourne Prize and received an architecture award and commendation in the Commercial and Sustainable Architecture categories respectively. With its sumptuous interiors, Melbourne Place by Kennedy Nolan also took out multiple awards in Commercial and Interior Architecture categories.

Melbourne Place, Kennedy Nolan, Sean Fennessy.

Moving to the residential areas, Dunstan by SSdH took out the award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) as well as the EmAGN Award. The jury noted: “SSdH’s granular response to context and the practicalities of their clients’ brief has been delivered with playful ingenuity – but in a broader sense, Dunstan is an exemplar of how our suburban buildings can be sensitively revitalised to create meaningful housing.”

Dunstan, SSdH, Pier Carthew.

Studio Bright was a winner in the Residential Architecture – Houses (New) category with Hedge and Arbour House. Here, the jury commented: “This project offers a replicable, forward-thinking model for how suburban housing might evolve – one where built form and environment are not at odds, but are integrated with sensitivity, restraint, and innovation.”

Related: The 2025 INDE.Awards Shortlist is here

Hedge and Arbour House, Studio Bright, Rory Gardiner.

In Residential Architecture – Multiple House, Nightingale Preston by Breathe Architecture was recognised. “Nightingale Preston sets an elevated benchmark for apartment living, prioritising the fundamentals while establishing a lively neighbourhood – both within and to its surrounds,” noted the jury. Pictured below are a selection of other recognised projects in non-named awards, covering a range of residential projects.

Hedge and Arbour House, Studio Bright, Rory Gardiner.


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Issue 63 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 63

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Habitus 63 is arguably the most aspirational issue of the year with Kitchens & Bathrooms to dream about. Whether a family hub, an entertainer’s paradise or somewhere to grad a quick meal, how we live in and spend time in the kitchen is a very personal question that requires thought and an abundance of resources. Always the aspirational eye candy of design, we have some truly lovely kitchens from Greg Natale, YSG, Splinter Society, Sally Caroline and Studio Johnston. Bathrooms are just as important with Greg Natale, Studio Tate, YSG and Those Architects sharing some fabulous insights

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