robert_harwood_architects

21/08/2025

Highly recommend these guides for those about to embark on a major renovation or new build. It's free to sign up to ArchiPro Australia and you can then access the guides here: https://archipro.com.au/app/guides

All 3 are full of industry insights and genuinely useful information (not salespeak) from professionals about these key stages of a project. Better still, the accompanying photos feature many of our projects. :)

15/05/2025

Robert Harwood weaves light and ease into every room - where interiors open to gardens and living flows effortlessly, season after season.

Architecture and Interiors:
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Photography: Robert Harwood
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01/04/2025

Perhaps Los Angeles’ most iconic or famous house is the Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22 by Pierre Koenig. This extraordinary modern residence completed in 1959 overlooks Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. These shots were taken in February 2020, just after I visited Palm Springs’ Modernism Week and just before I had to make a hasty ‘Escape from LA’ prior to Covid hitting. What a place - always living up to its filmic apocalyptic reputation.

18/12/2024

ELIZABETH BAY APARTMENTS, NSW
Murrawan Court in Elizabeth Bay Crescent was built in 1961. Positioned in a prized Sydney Harbour-side location behind Elizabeth Bay Road in a quiet cul-de-sac, it was designed by architect and Czech immigrant, Alexander Kann (1922-2004) according to City of Sydney Council archives.

We were tasked with refurbishing the entire building, including the rooftop, stairwells and the interior and exterior entrance spaces whilst ensuring the original modernist design was respected and retained.

30/10/2024

"We believe that architecture should, above all else, reflect a profound understanding of place, the signature features of a location, the people who live there and be an expression of the way they want to live." Robert Harwood, Director RHA

We deliver luxury, contemporary residential and commercial architecture and interiors. Our work reflects a subtle beauty that optimises siting potential, reveres the natural landscape, expresses the spirit of the people who live there and contributes positively and profoundly to urban form.

14/06/2024

Some fine examples in this list. Happy to be included. 🙏

Architecturally designed homes are defined as houses that are specifically planned and created by an architect, often customised to meet the unique needs and

04/06/2024

Robert Harwood Architects provided design and construction documentation for the alterations and additions to this extraordinary home, originally designed and built in the 1980's by Swiss-trained Architect Gerry Rihs as his own home, located on the harbour foreshore in Sydney's Double Bay.
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Masterfully built in 'poured in-situ' concrete, the additions were completed using a similar technique. The concrete formwork and detailing we designed were inspired by the work of Venetian modernist architect Carlo Scarpa whose work in the Vento region Robert toured as an architecture student. So it was a great honour for him to participate in the work on this house for the current owners.

https://www.robertharwoodarchitects.com/

Image: Luc Remond

14/02/2024

From a 1920’s beachside tea room, to a car repair garage, this Beach Road, Hampton landmark property has been adapted to residential use over the years with a series of piecemeal changes, but with no cohesive overarching concept.

Our client’s brief was to rethink the internal configuration to bring in greater natural light and optimise the spectacular bay and beach views, as well as create a more comfortable, contemporary home whilst retaining its original characteristics and charm. Construction is now underway.
Architect: Robert Harwood
Builder: Robert Petty Robert Petty Builders Pty Ltd

03/02/2024

RHA is currently working on a new home project located on the banks of the mighty Murray River in northern Victoria. Our interior design finishes palette has been selected to reflect the timeless and raw beauty of its location. Choices include earthy natural colours, vein cut sedimentary travertine bench surfaces and elegant, bronze light fittings to complement and enhance the spectacular surroundings. Inspiration from the location makes for a harmonious integrated end result and a beautiful place to be!

18/01/2024

This spectacularly located waterfront home with architectural design and documentation by Robert Harwood Architects was recently sold for our clients by . Images are a selection of real photographs and our design renders.

Architectural Design, Development and Construction Approvals were provided by Robert Harwood Architects through 2016-2017 and works completed in 2020. Talk to us if you are seeking conceptualisation and approvals for your luxury home.
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08/11/2023

A NEW BUILD IN MELBOURNE'S FOOTHILLS.
Design Development drawings for a new, four bedroom home set on an elevated site, with potential to create landscaped grounds surrounding the main structure. Includes separate studio apartment.

These images are still early in the design process, providing our clients with a first glimpse of how materials and forms are working together. The drawings also consider the landscape form and how it relates to and can optimise the structure, as well as exploring the positioning of the home on the site. More details soon.

Architect: Robert Harwood

22/09/2023

Epic.
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