Andever

We create distinctive spaces that enrich your daily life and positively impacts our world. Architecture that's Forever? It's what we do at andever.

We create timeless spaces that enrich your daily life and positively impact our world. Using practical solutions and smart design thinking, we create better spaces suited to your needs. We listen, guide and collaborate along every step of your project. Be it a private home, residential development, commercial project or interior fit-out, we have the experience to bring your dream project to life. As big-picture thinkers, we go beyond designing buildings to being advocates for good, in policy, place and practice. Established in 2014, andever is a registered architectural practice with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) and a member of respected industry bodies including : ArchiTeam, Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and Association of Consulting Architects (ACA).

12/10/2026

Ever wondered why we call ourselves ?

From the early days of working together to setting up their own company, andever Directors, Smith & Sarangi share one overarching value.

⭐It shows up in the way we think.
⭐It shows up in the way we build.
⭐It shows up in the way 𝑤𝑒 show up.

Above all, it has guided us in our design choices for all our clients: from reworking a plan instead of extending footprint, reusing existing structures instead of hefty structural alterations, and rethinking flow and optimizing function instead of over-programming.

And that one overarching value is resourcefulness.
AKA thinking creatively, finding practical solutions and using what's available to achieve results.

Read about our Approach here: https://www.andever.com.au/approach/

Contact us for resourceful solutions.

07/10/2026

Howzat for a dramatic transition into spring! Complete washout one weekend and potentially hitting sixes the next.

As any Melburnian worth their puffer jacket, we know how to adapt. So why not take that same energy and apply it to that building project idea that’s currently collecting dust in the corners of your brain?

It is time to layer up and weatherproof your project by locking down a rock-solid project brief.

Your brief guides our design.
Too sketchy a brief and you will be running around in circles.
Too prescriptive a brief and you might get tied up in knots.

Don’t let brief-writing stump you.

Contact us for a free consult or refer to our 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 by signing up for our quarterly newsletter at: [email protected] with NEWSLETTER in your subject line.

After all, the best project ideas don’t sit on the bench!

28/09/2026

Looking to renovate your hospitality or retail business on a tight budget?

Enter Original Chai Co.

Upgrading from a simple chai cart to a permanent location in Queen Victoria Market, our clients set us a big challenge – maximum impact, minimum budget.

Our case study outlines how we:
• showcased their brand identity through “Culture 2.0,” allowing modernity and tradition to co-exist,
• designed for future brand evolution,
• negotiated national heritage listing constraints, and
• achieved it all within a modest budget.

Today Chai Co is poised to benefit from our sustainable design as their brand continues to grow and evolve.

Read the full case study here: https://www.andever.com.au/flexible-cafe-retail-case-study-andever/

Want to know how these learnings could translate for your business or how we can get creative with a smaller budget? Contact us today.

21/09/2026

As Melbourne buzzes with spring energy and the bracing weather melts into a breath of fresh air, we pause and reflect on the people who walk alongside us. ⁠
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Shout out to our project partners who have weathered many an economic storm with us. From our early days as Atelier Red & Black to our current avatar, seasons (both environmental and economic) may have come and gone, but our partners have stayed throughout… as have our clients.⁠
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In fact, we must have gotten something right, because a majority of our projects are from repeat collaborations. ⁠
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It is not just our projects that are forever . ⁠
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Come join the family. ⁠
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Contact us today: https://www.andever.com.au/contact-us/⁠
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14/09/2026

Introducing Mochi – Andever’s Chief Wellness Officer⁠
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Let’s just say wellness is in his DNA. ⁠
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Mochi comes from a fine lineage of therapy dogs. A sworn bachelor, he is currently pursuing his Masters in Soulful Looks while concurrently being our in-house Wellness Ambassador. ⁠
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Before joining , Mochi spent several months interning as a pup in a domestic textile cleansing facility. When he is not chewing on… ideas, he can be found hunting imaginary moles and playing football. His prowess at the field has earned him the moniker of Lionel Mochi.⁠
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At , he has already excelled at his Roles & Responsibilities. ⁠
He: ⁠
• Laps up all site measurements, design drawings and arf-chitecture treats⁠
• Gives us loving paws amidst creative design brainstorms ⁠
• Drastically reduces employee stress levels through his mandatory hands-on belly-rub program⁠
Not to mention, no site plan ever makes its way to Council before passing his sniff test.⁠
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And while some may critique him for sleeping on the job, as Mochi likes to say, let’s not bark up the wrong tree, shall we? ⁠
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Welcome again Mochi. We look forward to your future canine-tributions.⁠
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08/09/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟔)

Today we go beyond walls, roof, layout and plans to an aspect of architecture that brings it all together but is often overlooked – the details.

At , these details are rescued from the postscript to which they are relegated and seamlessly woven into the very fabric of home design.

From seemingly ordinary elements that spark joy through the day to details that mirror and celebrate your interests, lifestyle, cultural heritage, or reflect aspects of the original house that you fell in love with, details are what makes the home truly yours. A casual observer may miss the significance, but for the home occupants the aesthetic, mental and emotional value goes much deeper.

Think materials. Think geometry. Think sensory experience.

• A bathroom and utility room hidden behind a door using pivot hinges and no handles creates serendipitous discovery and calm spaces at Curve House
• Wooden cladding on the ceiling visually bring the spectacular outdoors in at the country home at Nakari Spirit
• A sliding door hidden in the study nook wall on top of the stairs creates acoustic privacy at Cascade Home
• A copper splashback to the coffee station that echoes the client's vintage coffee equipment collection
• Delicate joinery handles at a recently completed project echo the touch and feel of the ceramics collection accumulated by the owners

For the precious details that appeal to all your senses and make your home your haven, contact us today: https://www.andever.com.au/contact-us/

And if you have missed it, check out our earlier Dream House Series posts covering the Living Rooms, Kitchen & Dining, Bedrooms, Bathrooms and the Outdoors.

PS: All images and examples taken from actual projects.

31/08/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟓)

Your home extends beyond the actual built footprint.
In today’s dream house series post, let us take you 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬.

- People conflate outdoors with roofs for protection and sometimes go overboard. A mix of roofed and unroofed balances light with shade while providing the right amount of year-round shelter.
- Yes, the outdoors is a great place to gather and entertain. But it is also a place for quiet reflection. Create a zone with 1-2 chairs for a more private vibe.
- Pools are not automatically a good addition and a bigger pool is not always better. Consider whether you want to use the space for exercise, family fun, or relaxation with a view.
- Visually and functionally merge your indoor lounge or kitchen with the outdoor patio through large bi-fold or sliding glass doors and level floor transitions
- Say yes to climate-resistant shrubs, hedges, trees, mulches or even a vertical herb garden, but remember to balance all your outdoor needs. At , we partner with landscape architects for bespoke outdoor space allocation.

Inside out and outside in, realise your dream home with .

Check out other andever homes: https://www.andever.com.au/residential/

24/08/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟒)

Last week we spoke of how a carefully designed bedroom can enhance your personal retreat.

Speaking of retreats, we aren’t mucking around when we say 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 room is the refuge for many when we just need peace and quiet.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦.

• Does your bathroom say quiet luxury or lean practicality?
• Does it go beyond ventilation to soft lighting and potentially even a good view, site permitting?
• And of course, does it have adequate storage? Don’t forget the emergency toilet roll!

Let us help you take care of the space where you take care of yourself.
Contact us today!

PS: All images taken from actual projects.

17/08/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟑)

Let’s talk about the most important yet overlooked space of your dream home – your 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦.

This is where you relax, recharge and reconnect. But beyond the bed and closet, here’s what most people don’t consider:
• Bigger is not better. A well-proportioned room considers furniture, flow and function over mindless space that could be better used.
• Bedrooms can have more than one rest zone. Consider a window seat integrated with the closet or a corner with a comfy armchair.
• The outlook is not reserved solely for the living room. Based on your site, a good architect will leverage light, air and view when planning your personal retreat.

Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, remember there are more possibilities than you might think.

(Re)imagine and realize your dream home with .

PS: All images taken from actual projects.

10/08/2026

Today we take you to the heart of your home - the 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 zone.

We all love a kitchen-dining that is straight out of Pinterest, but before you do a copy-paste on something so essential, consider the following:

• How does the layout (kitchen island included) support your flow, movement, and lifestyle from quick bites, breakfast nooks to sit-down dinners?
• Is the joinery well organized for your needs and does it fit the heirloom crockery from Nanna?
• What does the design say about how you cook and entertain? Flamboyant chef-de-partie? Social cook? Kitchen monarch? Culinary introvert?
• Is your dining area informal & cosy or a formal space with its quintessential display buffet?
• And at the end of the day, is it easy to clear away the mess?

When it comes to kitchens & dining, one person’s food is indeed another person’s poison!
The good news?
You don’t have to swallow a hefty renovation bill to find out.

Contact us today for a kitchen and dining zone that is warm, practical and nourishing for you.

https://www.andever.com.au/contact-us/

PS: All images taken from actual projects.

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