NEVER TOO SMALL: DIY Makeover to 1960’s Melbourne Apartment, 42sqm/452sqft



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In the vibrant suburb of Brunswick West in Melbourne, sustainable building officer Shaun Tompkins transformed this once drab, grey and poorly insulated 1960’s Apartment into a bright and modern home, with a focus on light, colour, natural materials and thermal performance. With a budget of 20K (AUD), Shaun did most of the renovation himself with help from friends, building his own furniture and scouring facebook marketplace. His sustainable design choices included using reclaimed materials and cork flooring, whilst clever insulation and ventilation strategies negated the need for an air conditioner. Through careful planning and thoughtful design Shaun has created a sustainable, stylish, and inviting home.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Ep 198
Project Name: 380 Albert
Owner: @380__albert
Artwork credit:
On the left (closest to window) – ‘Death to the World Imperialism’ by Dmitry Moor (1919) (bought from Etsy)
In the middle – ‘South Bank’ by Melbourne artist (and friend) Aro Cho Hines https://www.instagram.com/arachohines/?hl=en
On the right (closest to bathroom) – ‘Untitled’ by Melbourne Tattooist and artist (and friend) Daniel Octoriver https://www.instagram.com/octoriverdaniel/

Couch https://www.mondestudio.com.au

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Artlist.io
Sour Skittle by Sig Howler
Urban Late Night by Amit Dagan
Dream Sines by Wav Two

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