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Canyon House crafted interior threshold
Canyon House craft and material work
Canyon House interior courtyard light

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Canyon House

Knock down rebuild

Camberwell, Melbourne2023

Private residence / Smarten Homes

A knock down rebuild that replaces a tired dwelling with a restrained, light-led family home.

LocationCamberwell, Melbourne
TypologyKnock down rebuild
Scale612 sqm
Completion2023
01

Brief

Replace an ageing dwelling with a home that felt more generous, better oriented, and still appropriate to its established streetscape.

02

Response

We kept the planning disciplined: improved frontage, clearer circulation, stronger north-light capture, and material selections that elevate without overcomplicating maintenance.

03

Outcome

A refined rebuild that gives the family a new level of comfort while preserving the value of staying in the right neighbourhood.

Canyon House rebuilt interior
Canyon HouseCamberwell, Melbourne

Build discipline

Every decision has to earn its place.

Material direction

Textured plaster, tactile timber, warm masonry, bronze accents, and layered soft lighting.

Site intelligence

Demolition, access, and approvals were sequenced early so design momentum did not outrun build realities.

Client value

A smarter way to unlock the land value they already had, with less compromise and a more enduring daily experience.

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