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Ari Alexander / Design Group Melbourne-based building design studio creating considered homes, renovations, additions, SDA housing, townhouses and development projects. Clear advice. No ego.

Practical design.

Back to the Future, in detail.The stair became part of the home’s new internal rhythm, connecting levels, drawing light ...
11/10/2026

Back to the Future, in detail.

The stair became part of the home’s new internal rhythm, connecting levels, drawing light through the plan and giving the interior a stronger sense of movement.

For a home with such a distinct architectural identity, the work was not about making everything quiet. It was about understanding the character of the house and allowing the new layers to feel confident, playful and resolved.

A detail of movement, light and rhythm.

Elonera House, inside.The kitchen was designed as part of the broader whole-home response, not as a standalone moment.To...
07/10/2026

Elonera House, inside.

The kitchen was designed as part of the broader whole-home response, not as a standalone moment.

Together with Studio Doherty, the space was shaped through materiality, function and atmosphere, allowing the kitchen to sit comfortably within the heritage setting while supporting the way the home is lived in now.

A considered interior moment, connected to the architecture around it.

Elonera House, in detail.The skylight became a quiet architectural move, bringing natural light into the home and changi...
04/10/2026

Elonera House, in detail.

The skylight became a quiet architectural move, bringing natural light into the home and changing the way the interior spaces are experienced throughout the day.

In a heritage setting, the smallest interventions often carry the most weight. The detail needed to feel considered, purposeful and connected to the broader language of the home.

A subtle moment, but an important one.

Thinking dual occupancy?Not every block can comfortably take two dwellings, even when the land size looks promising.Fron...
27/09/2026

Thinking dual occupancy?

Not every block can comfortably take two dwellings, even when the land size looks promising.

Frontage, access, car parking, private open space, overlooking, trees, easements, orientation and neighbourhood character all influence what may be possible.

We can help test the site early and work through whether a dual occupancy, townhouse or alternative development approach is likely to suit.

Call us before you commit.

Don’t start with the dream. Start with reality.Your budget, your site, your planning controls and your existing home all...
13/09/2026

Don’t start with the dream. Start with reality.

Your budget, your site, your planning controls and your existing home all shape what is possible.

A strong design process does not ignore those limits. It works with them to find the smartest way forward.

That might be a renovation, an addition, an internal rework, or a staged approach that gives the project room to grow.

Call us for an initial conversation.

A moment of gratitude.In 2024, Hawksburn House was recognised at the Design Matters National Awards, receiving awards fo...
06/09/2026

A moment of gratitude.

In 2024, Hawksburn House was recognised at the Design Matters National Awards, receiving awards for Interior Design and Bathroom Design.

This project was a true collaboration with Studio Doherty, shaped through a shared reading of the brief, the existing home and the way the clients wanted to live.

Awards are lovely when they come, but the best part is seeing a project recognised for the care, detail and collaboration that sits behind the finished work.

Thank you to our clients, collaborators, consultants and everyone involved in helping bring Hawksburn House together.

Hawksburn House, in detail.The stair became more than a way to move between levels. It helped organise the home, drawing...
02/09/2026

Hawksburn House, in detail.

The stair became more than a way to move between levels. It helped organise the home, drawing light through the interior and creating a clearer sense of connection between spaces.

For a home that had once been divided, the new planning needed to feel calm, open and resolved.

A quiet moment, but an important one.

We don’t design for awards.We design around you.Your routines, your quirks, your likes, your dislikes, your budget, your...
30/08/2026

We don’t design for awards.

We design around you.

Your routines, your quirks, your likes, your dislikes, your budget, your site and the way you actually live.

Awards are lovely when they come, but they should never be the brief.

Our role is to listen properly, ask the right questions and shape a home that feels like it belongs to you, without making the process feel intimidating or out of reach.

Clear advice. Practical design. No ego.

26/08/2026

A glimpse inside our award-winning Hawksburn House.

Hawksburn House.Originally built in the 1930s and later operating as a divided duplex, the home was reworked into one co...
26/08/2026

Hawksburn House.

Originally built in the 1930s and later operating as a divided duplex, the home was reworked into one connected family residence.

Together with Studio Doherty, the project focused on opening up the internal planning, improving flow and creating stronger connections between the home, garden and key living spaces.

The result is a generous and layered family home, where refined detailing, colour and moments of the unexpected sit comfortably within the original character of the house.

Winner of Interior Design and Bathroom Design at the 2024 Design Matters National Awards.

Building design by Ari Alexander Design Group
Interiors by Studio Doherty

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Interiors by Studio Doherty
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Chadstone, VIC
3168

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