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Architectural Design. Residential & Commercial. CES Design Pty Ltd will provide you with the best Building Design Services turning your ideas into reality.

We offer concept design to planning and construction documentation.

03/11/2026

CARLTON NORTH
PART 03/03 — THE FINISHED HOME

And finally, the finished result! ✨

It's hard to believe this is the same neglected little terrace we introduced in our first post.

Behind its restored heritage façade, the home has been completely transformed into a bright, contemporary two-level residence, making the most of every square metre of this narrow Carlton North site.

The main level now features a beautiful open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, opening out to a private courtyard and bringing a lovely sense of space to the home.

Downstairs, the newly excavated lower level provides an additional generous living area, connected by an open timber staircase and thoughtfully designed lightwell that draws natural light into the space.

Polished concrete floors, clean lines, large glazed openings and warm timber details tie the different spaces together, creating a contemporary home while respecting the character of the original building.

Projects like this are a great reminder of just how much potential can be hidden within an existing home. Sometimes it takes a little creativity, a lot of planning and some pretty significant construction work to bring it all to life!

We're incredibly pleased with how this one turned out.

Swipe through for a closer look at the finished home, and head back to our previous posts if you missed the before photos and excavation!

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31/10/2026

CARLTON NORTH
PART 02/03 — BEHIND THE BUILD

Sometimes the only way to go is DOWN! ⬇️

Following on from our last post, here's a look at what went into transforming this little Carlton North terrace.

With a narrow inner-city site, neighbouring buildings on either side and limited opportunities to expand, we had to get creative with how we could maximise the available space.

The solution? Rather than building upwards, we went down!

Extensive excavation made way for an entirely new lower level, creating additional living space and completely changing what was possible within the existing footprint.

As you can imagine, this was no small undertaking! Working within such a tight site, surrounded by existing buildings, presented plenty of design and construction challenges along the way.

The new level is connected to the main floor by an open timber staircase, with large glazed areas and a lightwell helping bring natural light into the spaces below.

Looking back at these excavation photos, it's pretty incredible to see that this is now a beautiful, finished living area!

Swipe through for a look at the excavation, design process and finished result.

One more post to come, where we'll take you through the completed home!

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29/10/2026

CARLTON NORTH
PART 01/03 — THE TRANSFORMATION

What a transformation! 🤯

From a severely neglected, run-down terrace to a beautiful contemporary home, this Carlton North project has come a very long way!

When we first came on board, the property was in desperate need of attention. Behind the deteriorating walls and weathered facade, however, was an opportunity to create something pretty special.

What followed was an extensive renovation, completely reimagining the home while preserving its original heritage character.

The result is a bright, spacious two-level home, with contemporary living spaces, beautiful finishes and a completely new lease on life.

And while the transformation from the street is impressive, some of the biggest changes are actually hidden below ground!

Swipe through to see the incredible before and after.

Next up, we'll show you what went into making this transformation happen. Let's just say there was A LOT of digging involved!

check out Harman Contracting
harmancontracting.com.au

28/10/2026

A few more progress shots from our Great Ocean Road project!

The new studio is nearly complete, the existing home is getting a fresh look with new cladding, brand new windows throughout, and construction of the new carport is also underway.

Lots happening on site! Follow along for more progress updates and the finished result.

21/10/2026

New Project | Great Ocean Road 🌿

A new project in a pretty special location along the Great Ocean Road!

We're working on the addition of a new guest studio and the renovation of an existing spa area, creating a space for guests to stay, unwind and relax.

The studio will include a bedroom, kitchenette and private ensuite, while the spa area will feature a hot tub, infrared sauna and outdoor shower.

Construction is well underway with the team at LNX Construction, and it's great to see the design starting to take shape!

Here are a few progress shots from site. Looking forward to sharing more as the project comes together!

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12/10/2026

Check out the latest progress shots of the main function area at our Ravenhall Reception Centre project.
It’s great to see the space starting to come together and the scale of the main function area really taking shape. We’ll keep sharing more progress updates as the build continues.

11/10/2026

Reintroducing our Ravenhall Reception Centre project!

The proposal includes a new function centre above an existing café and restaurant.

Here's a look at some of our 3D models of the proposed works.

With construction underway, we'll continue sharing progress photos and videos from site, so follow along to see it all come together!

17/09/2026

**Loft living in Spotswood.**

How cool did this loft conversion turn out? We love it!

We transformed this industrial space into an open-plan loft home, making the most of its exposed timber trusses, soaring ceilings and original brickwork. So much character!

A beautiful example of how an existing building can be transformed into something unique while celebrating its original features and charm.

10/09/2026

BRUNSWICK UNITS — INTERIORS

A look inside the Brunswick units.

Warm finishes, a restrained material palette and plenty of natural light carry through the internal spaces. Open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas keep the layouts feeling spacious and connected, with a simple contemporary approach throughout.

CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ONE TO COME TO LIFE!

15/07/2026

CES Design now expanding into Melbourne's West.

We're excited to announce that CES Design now has a second office location within the Farren Group offices in Footscray, Melbourne

While our main office remains in Geelong West, this new location allows us to better support clients throughout Melbourne's western suburbs and inner west.

Our Footscray office operates by appointment only, providing a convenient meeting location for both existing and future clients.

We're looking forward to continuing to grow our presence across Victoria and working alongside the team at Farren Group.

◾ Main Office – 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West
◾ Appointment Office – 74 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray

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