Ari Alexander / Design Group

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.

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
Approved by Appointed Building Surveyors

Grid House, in detail.The steelwork became one of the defining parts of the project, creating structure, rhythm and cont...
23/08/2026

Grid House, in detail.

The steelwork became one of the defining parts of the project, creating structure, rhythm and contrast against the original Edwardian weatherboard home.

It gave the new addition a clear architectural language without overpowering the character of what was already there.

A quiet detail, but an important one.

Grid House.The original Edwardian home was never something to erase. It became the starting point for a new layer of fam...
19/08/2026

Grid House.

The original Edwardian home was never something to erase. It became the starting point for a new layer of family living behind it.

The project was about finding the right balance between old and new, retaining the character of the existing home while allowing the addition to feel confident, contemporary and connected.

A home with history, given room to grow.

Photography by Timothy Kaye

A milestone year for the studio.In 2023, Grid House was recognised at the Design Matters National Awards, including Buil...
16/08/2026

A milestone year for the studio.

In 2023, Grid House was recognised at the Design Matters National Awards, including Building Design of the Year for Victoria, Best Use of Steel and Kitchen Design, along with commendations for Excellence in Documentation and the James Hardie Award.

Awards are never the brief, but it is always meaningful to have the work recognised by the industry.

Grid House was shaped through trust, collaboration and a lot of detail behind the scenes, from the clients and consultants through to the builders and collaborators who helped bring the project to life.

Grateful for the recognition, and even more grateful for the people and projects that allow us to do this work.

Grid House.An Edwardian weatherboard home reworked for modern family life.Working alongside Studio Doherty, the project ...
12/08/2026

Grid House.

An Edwardian weatherboard home reworked for modern family life.

Working alongside Studio Doherty, the project retained the original character of the home while introducing a contemporary rear addition, additional bedrooms, a children’s rumpus, new bathrooms and a stronger connection to the garden and pool.

At the 2023 Design Matters National Awards, Grid House was awarded Building Design of the Year for Victoria, Best Use of Steel and Kitchen Design. It also received commendations for Excellence in Documentation and the James Hardie Award.

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Interiors by Studio Doherty
Accessed by PassivEnergy
Surveyed by JCA Land Consultants
Engineered by Innovezza Pty Ltd
Approved by Appointed Building Surveyors
Photography by Timothy Kaye
Styling by B E A & C O
Awarded by Design Matters National

12/08/2026

Grid House. Winner of the 2023 Building Design of the Year – Victoria. A project we’re incredibly proud to have shaped from concept through to completion.

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