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Interior Design and Sustainable Design Consulting Services. For more information visit: www.braveneweco.com.au

BRAVE NEW ECO provides a range of tailored design and consulting services for new and existing homes. Our interiors and retrofit-driven design approach responds to the way you live and the way you want to live. We put people and environment at the heart of our ecological designs. We create holistic design solutions that integrate interior spaces and retrofitting design with solutions for exterior

living, sustainable technologies and built alterations to provide a cohesive and functionally interconnected outcome. We work collaboratively on small-to-large projects, tailoring solutions to clients’ individual needs.

15/10/2025

Can you see it? When complete, Magic Cabin's cladding of locally sourced schist stone will ensure it becomes part of the mountain fabric, creating a retreat that nestles quietly into the magic Dart River valley around it.⁠
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PROJECT NAME: Magic Cabin⁠
LOCATION: Paradise, Glenorchy, New Zealand⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Ngāi Tahu + Ngāti Mamoe⁠
BNE SCOPE: Project Concept Design, Interior Design⁠
CONCEPT + INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM: Megan Norgate + Joanne Nataprawira⁠
ARCHITECT: DK Architecture
BUILDER: ModBox Queenstownltd⁠
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14/10/2025

Magic Cabin's interiors are taking shape in Paradise, NZ. ⁠
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PROJECT NAME: Magic Cabin⁠
LOCATION: Paradise, Glenorchy, New Zealand⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Ngāi Tahu + Ngāti Mamoe⁠
BNE SCOPE: Project Concept Design, Interior Design⁠
CONCEPT + INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM: Megan Norgate + Joanne Nataprawira⁠
ARCHITECT: DK Architecture
BUILDER: ModBox Queenstownltd⁠
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13/10/2025

Magic Cabin is taking shape. Construction is nearing completion on this mountain retreat in Paradise, New Zealand. This basecamp will soon welcome owners, campers, and ramblers seeking their own slice of mountain magic. ⁠
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PROJECT NAME: Magic Cabin⁠
LOCATION: Paradise, Glenorchy, New Zealand⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Ngāi Tahu + Ngāti Mamoe⁠
BNE SCOPE: Project Concept Design, Interior Design⁠
CONCEPT + INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM: Megan Norgate + Joanne Nataprawira⁠
ARCHITECT: DK Architecture
BUILDER: ModBox Queenstownltd⁠
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24/09/2025

Sample explorations for a Brunswick renovation, one of the 10 builds we have going on in 2026! If you need us, then we will be on-site.

15/09/2025

Living and kitchen render views for our project, currently under construction. ⁠
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LOCATION: Fitzroy North⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People⁠
BNE SCOPE: Architecture + Interiors⁠
BNE DESIGN TEAM: Megan Norgate, Jo Nataprawira + Johanna Le⁠
BUILDER: DC Building

04/09/2025

An unseen photo from our furnishing of the beautiful Good Life house by MRTN Architects. We designed a fold-up seat cushion in a rich, deep wine leather, finishing off this window seat as a perfect spot to sit and take in the garden.⁠
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LOCATION: Fairfield⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people⁠
SCOPE: Interior Decoration and Furnishing ⁠
INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM: Megan Norgate + Liane Jarvie⁠
ARCHITECT: MRTN Architects⁠
PHOTOGRAPHER: Marnie Hawson⁠
STYLIST: Brave New Eco

19/08/2025

Exploring East and West forms of a significant multi-generational extension to an original 1849 Blacksmith's cottage on a beautiful country property in Newham. ⁠
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LOCATION: Newham⁠
TRADITIONAL OWNERS: Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People⁠
BNE SCOPE: Architecture + Interiors⁠
BNE DESIGN TEAM: Jo Nataprawira, Megan Norgate, + Johanna Le⁠
LANDSCAPE: TP Gardens

11/08/2025

Studio Space Available. ⁠
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Picture yourself enjoying an afternoon cup of tea in the sunshine right here. Our Sydney Rd building has limited availability for like-minded businesses to join us at our character-filled studio. The spaces offer beautiful natural light and amenity, as well as an unbeatable Brunswick location. ⁠
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Each studio offers complete privacy and independence – think friendly and design-conscious shared building instead of co-working chaos. ⁠
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Read more about the spaces available and inquire at the following links:

https://www.creativespaces.net.au/space/private-studio-office-sydney-road-brunswick

https://www.creativespaces.net.au/space/large-private-light-filled-office-space

30/07/2025

A delight to read about our project in over the weekend.

Our dedicated client shared with journalist James Norman some of the ways we applied the Brave New Eco ethos of 'minimum change for maximum benefit' at their home, preserving the original footprint while thoughtfully reconfiguring the layout. The renovation resulted in a massive upgrade in energy efficiency, with the home's NatHER's rating increasing from 0.9 to 7.7 stars through thoughtful retrofit technologies and extensive thermal upgrades. We're grateful to work with clients who go above and beyond in their commitment to the thermal integrity of their homes, allowing us to create future-proofed homes for a changing climate.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/26/eco-friendly-renovation-tips-cost

28/07/2025

Over the weekend, we had the very special experience of having one of our project sites transformed into a site-specific installation for one day only by artist . This project is a beloved family home, captured on the threshold of a major transformation. The exhibition explored the parts of the home about to be removed, and celebrated the found objects left behind. It was also a moment for the community around this family and artist to gather around a fire in the front yard, wander the empty rooms and reflect. ⁠
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The path to this moment has been long, drawing us deep into documentation, administration, coordination, and compliance. Here we pause to take a moment and honour what has been: the experiences lived, the memories created, and the stories held within this space. As one chapter of this building's long history draws to a close, we stand ready to embrace the new narrative.⁠
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Robbie's work is a beautiful revealing of the internal mysteries of a space. We were very moved by his intervention, as there is something quite sacred for us in this moment and a particular beauty to the anticipation and awe of the demolition process.

03/07/2025

We are proud to announce that our Founder & Director, Megan Norgate, will be returning as a Lead Juror at the 2025 Victorian Premier's Design Awards. She will be judging the Sustainability Commendation, a cross-category award that applies to all entries across the competition.

After being amazed by last year's incredible entries, Megan can't wait to discover and celebrate Victoria's most innovative designers and creators once again. Entries close on 11 July, head to premiersdesignawards.vic.gov.au to find out more.

03/06/2025

Preserving these beautiful architectural details at our Brunswick project, where we've transformed a significant Federation building on Sydney Road for an established therapeutic practice. We've complemented these historical elements with warm colours, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of plants to create an environment that feels both welcoming and empathetic - the perfect backdrop for healing.

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334 Victoria Street, Brunswick
Melbourne, VIC
3056

Website

https://www.braveneweco.com.au/

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