B.E. Architecture

B.E. Architecture B.E. Architecture is a full-service design firm offering architecture, interior design.

24/06/2026

We love bringing heritage homes back to life. On this Italianate Victorian terrace in Melbourne, we treated the interiors as seriously as the architecture itself.

The finished rooms mix custom pieces we designed with vintage finds, sourced furniture and carefully chosen lighting.

That blend makes spaces feel collected and genuinely personal - not like a showroom.

We start thinking about interiors during the design phase, which means we’re planning furniture placement and colour palettes alongside the building work.

It’s more thoughtful and integrated and allows for sourcing and purchasing during construction.

Light Fitting: Est Lighting
Fireplace: Cheminées Philippe & Godin French Fireplaces Australia
Sofa: Space Furniture
Armchair: Nicholas & Alistair
Rug: Halcyon Lake
Window Furnishing: O'Gorman’s Curtains And Blinds
Artwork: OTOMYS
Photo: Victor Vieaux

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When considering the material language of a project, there are times when only concrete feels right. Its permanence, wei...
19/06/2026

When considering the material language of a project, there are times when only concrete feels right. Its permanence, weight and raw presence bring a sense of modernity and quiet confidence, lending a distinctly contemporary character to the built form.

Rather than treating concrete as a singular expression, we’re interested in the richness of its surface. Through the careful design of formwork, board patterns, and texture, we look to soften its more brutalist associations and reveal a material that is both tactile and refined.

The result is an architecture where solidity is balanced with warmth - where concrete moves beyond monumentality and is thoughtfully integrated into a domestic setting.

Timber cladding: Abodo Wood
Bricks: Midland Brick
Stone: Eco Outdoor
Metalwork: Amore Made
Concrete: Treu Construct

Photo: Martina Gemmola Andy Macpherson Studio Rye Victor Vieaux

B.E. Architecture B.E. Architecture Byron Bay

17/06/2026

A kitchen designed as a place to gather, not just to cook.

At its centre sits a generously proportioned island, conceived more like a piece of furniture than conventional joinery - grounding the space and inviting family and friends to gather around while cooking remains part of the conversation.

Above, an oversized range hood canopy performs beyond extraction. It anchors the island within the room while acting as a sculptural overhead lighting element, giving scale and presence to the heart of the home.

The preparation and cleaning zones have been carefully positioned away from the window line, allowing uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling glazing to connect the interior with the landscape beyond. When opened, the doors transform this edge of the kitchen into a servery to the outdoor BBQ area, extending everyday living seamlessly outside.

Designed for the rhythms of family life, a generous walk-in pantry sits directly adjacent to the kitchen, accommodating appliances, storage and daily activity behind the scenes. With toasters, kettles and secondary appliances permanently connected, the primary kitchen remains calm, social and deeply connected to the living and dining spaces.

A kitchen where utility is quietly resolved, allowing gathering and connection to take centre stage.

Stone bench top: artedomus
Joiner: FineForm Joinery | Melbourne
Stone flooring: Granite Works Australia
Rangehood: Whispair Rangehoods Australia
Metal Canopy: Formanova Australia
Tapware: Brodware
Hob: Abey Australia
Fridge: Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Ovens: ILVE AU & NZ
Window Furnishing: O'Gorman’s Curtains And Blinds
Joinery veneer: NAV - New Age Veneers
Lighting: Est Lighting
Window: Robert J Burrosi

Video: Martina Gemmola

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Few materials possess the ability to feel both familiar and enduring in the way brickwork does.Its solidity, honesty and...
10/06/2026

Few materials possess the ability to feel both familiar and enduring in the way brickwork does.

Its solidity, honesty and permanence continue to draw us back to designing with it. While often understated, brick can also provide moments of remarkable craftsmanship and detail, elevating a material that is otherwise deceptively simple.

In our projects, the consideration extends beyond colour alone. Size, texture, laying patterns, mortar tones and striking techniques are all carefully explored. The intention is not to celebrate each brick as an individual element, but to shape the overall impression of the building as a whole.

Through subtle variation and a restrained palette, brickwork can take on a softer, more monumental quality — creating buildings that feel established, purposeful and grounded in their place.

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06/06/2026

Unique sites often require a unique response.

Set on the water’s edge on Sydney’s North Shore, this home negotiates a dramatic fall from the upper street level down to the shoreline below. The challenge was to resolve several storeys of level change while maintaining the ease and clarity of a single level, connected home. Rather than allowing the slope to fragment the experience, the site was carefully quarried to create a single-level living plane with direct access to the outdoor entertaining, pool and beach levels beyond.

A central north-facing courtyard became key to the planning strategy, drawing natural light deep into the plan and creating moments of outlook, pause and connection across each level.

Although materiality, detailing, and interiors play an important role in the character of our projects, the foundation of the design lies in its planning: creating spatial arrangements that are both considered and dynamic, while revealing the full potential of the site.

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Over the past 30 years specialising in residential architecture, we have continually explored how material selection can...
03/06/2026

Over the past 30 years specialising in residential architecture, we have continually explored how material selection can imbue a home with a sense of establishment — creating an atmosphere of instant permanence.

Often associated with civic, historic and enduring buildings, stone carries with it a sense of history, fortitude and protection. Within our homes, it can create a feeling of refuge: grounded, sheltering and deeply rooted.

From the primitive rawness of chiselled, split-faced granite to the formality of flush-sanded limestone, the selection and detailing of stone becomes central to the personality of each project. How it is cut, finished, laid and joined all contribute to the identity of the architecture — giving each home its own sense of permanence, weight and belonging.
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Each project seeks to create a personal response for our clients — one that gives identity to the building and its inter...
30/05/2026

Each project seeks to create a personal response for our clients — one that gives identity to the building and its interiors.

Designed for a family with strong ties overseas, the deep red lacquered kitchen from our Hopetoun Residence reflects the client’s heritage, where red is culturally associated with luck, celebration and auspiciousness. Its intensity creates a cocooning experience — warm, immersive and saturated with colour.

Set within a restrained contemporary interior, the kitchen and living spaces form a bold and personal counterpoint, due to their richness and theatricality.

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27/05/2026

It was a pleasure for our Director Andrew Piva to be a guest on the First Light Podcast, hosted by from . In this episode, they discuss our approach to design and the culture behind our projects.

To watch the full episode, please visit ’s bio for the link.

16/05/2026

Each of our houses has a articular focus making it a unique experience for our clients. This house in Hawthorn is one of our favourites from the archives, using a distinctive mix of handmade bricks to create an ombre’ fade effect across the facade of the houses new extension. Thank you to our Associate Director and team leader Phoenix Wang for her work in delivering this beautiful project.
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In working with period houses over 30 years, our practice has developed a broad repertoire of details allowing us to max...
11/05/2026

In working with period houses over 30 years, our practice has developed a broad repertoire of details allowing us to maximise the living experiences for our clients. Our rendering techniques have allowed us to convey these ideas allowing informed decisions to be made by our clients regarding direction they wish to explore .e_architecture .e_architecture_byron_bay

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