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This beautiful home with its soaring cathedral ceiling had excellent bones and was a true “diamond in the rough.” However, the lack of natural light and a central staircase disrupted both flow and function. Enter the jewelers. AKA Andever.  • Through expanded glazing and a new gable window, our design was able to re-connect with both earth and sky.  • Moving the staircase to the corner improved flow with design details that echo the beautiful oregon timber roof beams.  • The original beams are referenced elsewhere in key details including the kitchen island and hidden bar joinery. The resulting space enables light to dance and play against the many textures and new surfaces. Creating all the right elements to let this diamond sparkle and shine! Want andever to assess and polish your diamond-in-the-rough home?  Chat with us about your renovation dreams. #andever #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #interiordesign #renovation #homerenovation #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne  #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

Calling all residents of the City of Melbourne. Play an active role in determining your future by casting your vote at the ongoing Melbourne City Council Elections. With our municipality set to double in size in the next 20 years, it is vital that we have excellent city planning and high quality design so that Melbourne can thrive. Help our co-Director Michael Smith help you. Remember: 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐦. Hurry! Less than 5 days left to post in your vote! Authorized Michael Smith 3.2 170 Elgin Street Carlton #Melbourne #CouncilElection #WeAreMelbourne Team Hakim: Jamal Hakim, Esther Anatolitis, Michael Smith, Lawrence Lam, and Judy Gao Visit www.teamhakim.au to find out more

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐛? Developments are generally perceived to be negative and extractive. But when introducing something new to a community, both the developer team and community need to think beyond the site, looking at a wider suburb-level context and approaching it from the lens of repair. - What has been damaged or lost? - What can be improved in the wider area? - What role will this development play in the larger community? Addressing these questions indicates a much-wider ambition that shifts the dial from distrust to trust in the development team. With this approach, negotiations with Council and neighbours can take on a more positive collaborative approach. Research has shown that resident communities who feel connected to their suburbs report better wellbeing. By ensuring that developmental interventions (including architecture) support the community, we can help the community repair and strengthen their connection to their suburb, thereby supporting overall wellbeing. Prioritizing good outcomes, a flourishing neighborhood and community. Both inside and out. Contact us to see our design & development ethos in practice. #andever #designexcellence⁠ #architecturedesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #missingmiddle #residentialdevelopment ⁠#townhousedevelopment #multiresidentialdesign⁠ #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠

Today is World Mental Health Day. In keeping with this year’s theme - “It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace” - here’s sharing Andever’s 𝟑 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞-𝐂’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝑪𝑪 #1: 𝑪𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒑𝒔 We begin our workweek by NOT getting in to work. Yes, you got that right. Every Monday morning, we bond over a cup of coffee and casual chat on all things design & strategy, away from the office. 𝑪𝑪 #2: 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 & 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆 Regardless of who is the lead on a project, we are always available to discuss, problem-solve and align. We build relationships that last well beyond the role. 𝑪𝑪 #3: 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 & 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏 We recognize and celebrate our diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. We are each other’s biggest champions, both inside and outside the workplace. The best part? We do it naturally. Because mental health begins with us, both in our homes and at our workplace. Drop us a comment on what practices you have in place to prioritize mental health at your organization. Happy World Mental Health Day folks! #andever #architecturedesign #interiordesign #melbournearchitectureanddesign #wmhd2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #workplacewellness

𝟐-𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭-𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 With the city projected to double in size over the next two decades, Team Hakim recognizes the importance of better built environment outcomes across the city of Melbourne. Tune in to this online webinar to meet two Team Hakim candidates – our very own Michael Smith and Esther Anatolitis – and get to know their plans for the City of Melbourne. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Tuesday, 8 October⋅12:00 – 1:00pm 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Online via Google Meet Video call link: https://lnkd.in/gMBdJc9S Or dial: ‪(AU) +61 3 8594 6664‬ PIN: ‪530 643 590‬# See you there! Authorized M Smith 3.2 170 Elgin Street Carlton

At Andever, we believe that great architecture frames and celebrates nature in all its glory. This unique home (on unceded Boonwurrung Land) offered the perfect canvas for our design to blend in with the landscape, allowing us to create a home that truly uplifts your spirits. A warm refuge where you can “𝐴𝑠𝑘 𝑅 𝑈 𝑂𝐾? 𝐴𝑛𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑦” and get a resounding “𝑌𝑒𝑠!” Here’s what our clients, Elaine & Rex, shared about their experience working with us: “𝐴𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 - 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟 - 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑠. 𝑊𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑤 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑠.” Ready to build your forever home? Contact our co-directors Sonia Sarangi or Michael Smith today! #andever #architecturedesign #interiordesign #archilovers ⁠#foreverhome #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture #australianhomes⁠ #interiordesignideas

Ready for a Melbourne CBD with community and civic pride as its cornerstones? Enter Team Hakim. This eclectic team comprises Lord Mayoral hopeful Cr Jamal Hakim, Deputy Lord Mayor and renowned arts leader Esther Anatolitis, number one councillor candidate Michael Smith, and fellow councillor hopefuls, Lawrence Lam and Who is Judy Gao I Melbourne Councillor Candidate. Read their views on a Future Postcode 3000 policy in CBD News: https://lnkd.in/g65_yqhR So proud that our co-Director Michael Smith is part of this team that aims to create a “city that is liveable, sustainable, and inclusive.” Vote 1 for Michael. Vote 1 for Team Hakim. Authorized Michael Smith 3.2 170 Elgin Street Carlton

Marking the 3rd year anniversary of our Curve House renovations – a heritage-listed Federation home circa 1905 in South Yarra. Our design pays homage to heritage through complimentary curved details, rich textures and hidden spaces, while synthesizing space through a careful selection of materials and colour. The result – a legacy home ready to meet the needs of the next generation. Check out this heritage home in all its resplendent grandeur in this article in Home Design magazine.  Want us to breathe new life into your Heritage home?  Get in touch. #andever #architecturedesign #interiordesign #archilovers  #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbourne  #australianarchitecture #australianhomes #interiordesignideas 

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 - 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 It is with great excitement that we share that our co-Director, Michael Smith has joined Team Hakim as their number one Councillor candidate. This collaboration allows individual powerhouses with shared values and commitment to join forces in taking Melbourne from strength to strength. Indeed, team work makes the dream work. Join us in supporting Team Hakim and Michael as they strive to achieve a Melbourne where good design enables the built fabric to contribute to our way of life. Authorized Michael Smith 3.2 170 Elgin Street Carlton

And we’re on a roll! Our second townhouse planning approval in as many months and tripling the residential density on site. Someone once said, “The road to success runs uphill.” Literally so, in the case of this proposed development project in Greensborough. Indeed, what makes this approval all the more special is the site’s strong suburban-bushland character and its location on a steep slope with a maximum fall of 14.1 meters from the east to the west. Our proposal replaces the existing single-storey weatherboard house with three two-storey dwellings, gradually stepped up with the upper forms modified to reflect the existing site contours and optimize for solar access. Adopting a mixed palette of brick and corrugated cladding allows the development to blend in with both the original and the newer residences along the street. A big thank you to our clients for your continued trust and partnership! Navigating a complex project and site? Fret not. Contact us today. #andever #designexcellence⁠ #missingmiddle #residentialdevelopment ⁠#townhousedevelopment #multiresidentialdesign⁠ #architecturedesign #interiordesign #archilovers #melbournearchitectureanddesign #melbournerealestate #melbourne #australianarchitecture⁠ #achievementunlocked