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Bower Architecture & Interiors is an established & multi-award winning Melbourne architecture studio.

21/08/2026

Bower Architecture & Interiors is delighted to announce our spring Studio Sessions are returning this September, raising funds for

These power sessions include 90 minutes with both co-directors Chema and Anna at the Bower Richmond Studio (or via Zoom) to help you with anything architectural. In return, we ask for a donation to Breast Cancer Trials. Read more and apply via the link in our Bio.

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14/08/2026

Introducing the Bower Small Projects Division and our favourite small scale design ideas that can create a big impact.

We have recently been chatting to clients and potential clients about exploring a smaller scale approach to renovating: many are feeling uncertainty about how much to invest in their homes or don't feel confident to embark on a big project.

Small projects, when thoughtfully designed, can make a remarkably big impact. From targeted internal renovations and refined interiors to clever architectural interventions, Bower’s Small Projects Division has been created to help clients unlock the full potential of homes, townhouses and apartments without always needing to embark on a major build.

For more than 20 years, Bower has designed bespoke new homes and substantial renovations across Melbourne, the Peninsulas and beyond. Alongside these larger projects, we have increasingly been asked by repeat clients to undertake smaller, highly focused works: refining second homes, improving Melbourne bases, updating townhouses, reworking apartments and refreshing spaces that no longer support the way our clients live.

These projects have been deeply rewarding. With smaller budgets, reduced or no planning risk, and far shorter construction timelines, they have transformed daily life in meaningful ways. Read about the small-scale design moves we love most, and the big difference they can make on our website, link in our bio.

Pictured is Innercity Terrace, Melbourne

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Artwork in Kitchen by David Larwill

We acknowledge Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land upon which this project is sited.

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05/06/2026

We are thrilled that Ernest House, Brighton has been shortlisted in the 2026 Houses Awards, in the House Alteration and Addition over 200sqm category amongst some wonderful projects Australia wide. Congratulations to our clients Andrew an Eliza, John the builder and the whole team, and thanks to

Read more about this restored Mid Century beauty on our website linked through our bio.

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29/05/2026

Renovating Mid-Century Houses, our tips and learnings

We adore Mid-Century houses and feel fortunate to have helped many move into thoughtful new chapters for our clients. Renovating these homes is always a privilege and and a specialty of the practice as we have now completed many.

We thought we would share some of our key tips and learnings for anyone considering their own Mid-Century renovation. Click the link in our bio to read, and contact us if we can help with your MCM renovation.

Pictured here is Ernest House, Brighton which recently won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at the 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards. It has also been shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards Residential Design Category.
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15/05/2026

Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.

Internally, the renovation respected and reinforced the home’s mid-century character, retaining original brickwork, timberwork, and glass elements. New joinery drew inspiration from existing proportions and details, while door hardware, tiling and handles were selected to closely match the originals. Original lights were restored and more than 40 samples were prepared to find the right timber finishes. Hand-turned rounded corner beads were crafted at every doorway to echo the original design.

Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04
Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design

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01/05/2026

Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.

The project weaves the restored original Mid Century features with the new elements, creating a fresh chapter for the home that feels like an integrated whole. While deference is given to its origins, the refreshed home and interior design creates an enhanced living environment perfectly suited to its two adult occupants. The improved focus towards the courtyard via the reconfiguring the circulation around it, and new and enlarged glazed openings, integrates landscape into the home.

Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04

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28/04/2026

The whimsical "Bridge to Nowhere" at the connection gallery of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale. Jill and Peter's grandkids love being on the bridge watching the action below or chatting to their nan and pop.

The central connection gallery of the house creates moments of interaction via this playful bridge and operable openings between levels. These allow family members to see and speak to one another across spaces while still enabling privacy when desired. It also creates views up to sky, spectacular natural light and adaptable cross ventilation.

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Talent: Lottie and Gus

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25/04/2026

"One of the design features that I love is how when you come to the facade of the house, you're greeted by the beautiful masonry and the timber beams, and they sort of follow you throughout the house, and it gives it a warm and comforting feeling as you work your way through the house. And whether you're upstairs or downstairs, you can see all of those elements almost at every time." Tim Heinz, Builder, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.

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22/04/2026

“All our guests rave about the upstairs shower!” Jill, Bower Client and owner, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.

We love elevating the everyday into cherished moments with architecture and interior design.

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17/04/2026

"A lovely aspect is our ensuite which has a high window all around and when you look
out through that in the morning you see the trees out the front." Jill, Bower client and owner of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.

The main bedrooms suite is at the ground floor of Pete and Jill's home. It is designed to be their haven but also with graceful aging in place in mind: great natural light, connections to the outdoors, considered circulation and design that can adapt to future needs including planning for future grabrails and a shower screen that can be removed if space for assistance is ever needed.

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
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