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A clever use of what was already there. One of my favourite details in Molecule Studio’s recent restoration of the Queen...
19/09/2026

A clever use of what was already there. One of my favourite details in Molecule Studio’s recent restoration of the Queenscliff Hotel is the transformation of the original bar cellar.

Rather than trying to make the space something it wasn’t, the designers recognised the potential in an overlooked part of the building. The cellar was originally accessed only through a small floor hatch and was no longer practical for its original purpose. With a carefully considered new stair and minimal intervention to the existing fabric, it has been given a completely new life as an intimate w**e tasting room.

For me, this is a great reminder that good design isn’t always about adding more space; it’s about seeing the possibilities in the space you already have.

And this is why I think it is so important for designers to continually study the work of other designers and architects.

Not to copy, but to learn how other people solve problems and how they work with constraints, heritage, materials, light, circulation and the quirks of an existing building.

The more work we look at, the bigger our design vocabulary becomes.

There is always something to learn from a great project.

It’s often the finishes that bring a design together.The structure and layout are important, but it’s the timber, stone,...
15/09/2026

It’s often the finishes that bring a design together.

The structure and layout are important, but it’s the timber, stone, tiles, metal and textures that give a space its warmth and character.

We like to bring natural materials and earthy tones into our designs where they suit the home and its surroundings. They add texture, soften the harder architectural elements and help create a connection between the inside and outside.

For homes on the Mornington Peninsula, that connection to the landscape is particularly important.

It’s about choosing materials that work together rather than simply choosing what looks good on its own.

Good design is in the details.

For DSK Building Design, the goal is to create homes that feel connected to their place, considered, functional and desi...
28/08/2026

For DSK Building Design, the goal is to create homes that feel connected to their place, considered, functional and designed for the way people actually live.

Architecture doesn’t compete with nature here. It’s a love letter to it.When designing a home, true luxury isn’t just ab...
26/08/2026

Architecture doesn’t compete with nature here. It’s a love letter to it.

When designing a home, true luxury isn’t just about the materials you put inside, or the size, but how you frame the world outside. This space is a masterclass in Environmental Integration. Instead of building on the landscape, it’s built into it. By using low profiles, expansive glass, and natural materials like the matching stone facade, the boundary between indoors and outdoors simply evaporates.

The real magic, though, is how every angle is a curated lens, making the most of the surrounding peninsula views. Why hang a painting when you can have a living, breathing landscape as your masterpiece?

On a calm, warm winter’s day along the back beaches, Bass Strait turns to glass, and the light hits the limestone cliffs...
25/08/2026

On a calm, warm winter’s day along the back beaches, Bass Strait turns to glass, and the light hits the limestone cliffs. It’s a powerful reminder of why we design here.

Whether you’re building from scratch or renovating, the goal is simply to dissolve the walls. Expansive glass, sheltered courtyards, and framed coastal views transform a house into a daily retreat that moves with the seasons.

Your renovation can have beautiful finishes and still feel completely wrong.Why? Because good design starts with the flo...
22/08/2026

Your renovation can have beautiful finishes and still feel completely wrong.

Why? Because good design starts with the floor plan, not the tiles.

Same space, four layouts! Which would you choose?

Before choosing colours, tapware and finishes, the space needs to work. Poor planning can lead to awkward circulation, doors opening into each other, wasted space, limited storage and furniture that simply doesn’t fit.

This is where good drafting and design makes the difference.

By carefully considering how you move through a space, how each room connects and how the furniture will actually be used, we can transform the way a home functions — often without increasing its footprint.

Same space. Better planning. Completely different result.

Thinking about renovating? Don’t choose the finishes first.
Start with a design that makes your space work.





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