Updated on

10 August 2026

Project

Location

Donvale, Victoria

Status

Completed

Collaborators

Better Living Group, Donvale Christian College

About the Project

A school is more than classrooms; it is the environment that shapes collaboration, discovery, and community. When Donvale Christian College partnered with Better Living Group, the brief centered on delivering a new administration hub, purpose-built early years classrooms, and a four-court play area designed to blend seamlessly into the existing campus.

Delivered over fifteen months, the project introduced modern spaces for gathering and growth, welcoming students from the moment they arrive. With long-term durability and the daily student experience in mind, the final build ensures the college community can thrive for years to come.

Our Projects

Homage is a collection of five residences in Ivanhoe’s Fairy Hills, drawing on the suburb’s history of grand riverside estates along the Yarra since the 1840s. Each home presents a monolithic, stone-faced façade echoing that classical heritage, wrapped around a fully modern interior.

Set among shaded, largely unchanged streets minutes from the village and city, materials such as oak herringbone flooring, natural stone, and custom joinery are chosen to age well over a lifetime. Homage stands as a modern interpretation of classical proportion, continuing Ivanhoe’s legacy rather than simply referencing it.

Positioned along the Mount Martha coastline, Esplanade is a bespoke residence that reflects thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship and a strong connection to its surroundings. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a home that balances refined living with everyday functionality, resulting in a residence that is both timeless and enduring.

Developed in partnership with The Salvation Army, this social housing project reflects Better Living Group’s commitment to creating places that have a lasting impact on people’s lives. Despite unexpected challenges throughout construction, our team remained focused on delivering safe, high quality homes that balance durability, functionality and long-term liveability.

More than a residential development, this project represents the opportunity to provide individuals and families with a place they can truly call home.

A benchmark in quality developments.

Want to discuss how we can create value for your next project?
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