1. Biophilic Design Takes Centre Stage
Bringing the outside in has moved from a nice-to-have to a core design principle. Clients are requesting larger glazed openings, indoor gardens, and natural material palettes that blur the boundary between home and landscape.
2. Considered Material Selection
Stone, timber, and raw plaster are replacing polished and painted surfaces. The emphasis is on materials that age beautifully and tell a story — surfaces that develop character over time rather than demanding constant upkeep.
3. Multi-Generational Living
With housing affordability pressures, more families are designing homes that work across generations — whether that means a self-contained studio above the garage or a secondary dwelling that allows ageing parents to remain close without sacrificing independence.