https://placeofspace.com.au/journal 2026-06-24T04:31:29+00:00 always 0.5 https://placeofspace.com.au/index 2026-07-01T10:04:48+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/I2988520378143161077692719599235/POS_logo_space_bar.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2988521435731892311608732847747/POS_logo_space_bar_2.png https://placeofspace.com.au 2026-06-24T04:31:29+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/R2926458786193252290822333173379/POS_header.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2934216808629895634595195817603/POS_header_logo.png https://placeofspace.com.au/cover-page-mobile 2026-06-24T04:31:29+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2926475203924605100839238274691/POS_header.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2926533389770013784003228110467/POS_logo_mobile_header.png https://placeofspace.com.au/vivian's-gable 2026-06-25T03:36:44+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2967751742356000216667394576003/place-of-space-vivians-gable.jpg Some projects are a long time coming. Our director Jake and his childhood best friend David, founder of Kett & Co, had been talking about this one for years. The chance to design and build David's first family home together. Combining their skills across architecture and construction, they reimagined a 1950s Belmont cottage into a modern home structured around family life, functional living and weekend entertaining. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/F2967751912619448017006555991683/place-of-space-vivians-gable-exterior.jpg A new gable roofline became the defining gesture of the home. Angled lining boards follow the pitch of the ceiling, drawing light from one end to the other. Faithful to the cottage's original character from the street, the home opens into something entirely present. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2967754013371556619197713124995/place-of-space-architecture-house-build.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2967754771532738048660284542595/place-of-space-architecture-interior-design-decor.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/M2967755517795769550580195167875/place-of-space-architecture-interiors-living.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2967756256440295750058060975747/Place_of_space_architecture_kitchen.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2967772555835785327228192460419/PLACE_OF_SPACE-72.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2967773169983235773240294411907/place_of_space_architect_gable.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2967795129264082278196181372547/place_of_space_master_bedroom.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2967920707079230790381538283139/PLACE_OF_SPACE-21.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2967923936901203912113221176963/PLACE_OF_SPACE-89.jpg Warm timber cladding wraps continuously across the home, the shed and the boundary, binding the whole site together. Crazy paving and a cosy outdoor setting extend the living space into the garden, designed as much for the long weekend as the everyday. https://placeofspace.com.au/browning 2026-06-25T03:36:46+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png A classic Byron Bay weatherboard, in the process of becoming something that makes ordinary days feel elevated. The Browning Street residence centres on liveability: a new covered carport, a considered mudroom entry, a hallway skylight drawing natural light deeper into the plan. Inside, the kitchen connects through to a scullery, bedrooms are reconfigured for function, and bathrooms, storage and flow are rethought throughout. A house that feels like a home the moment you arrive. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2967773169983235773240294411907/place_of_space_architect_gable.jpg A classic Byron Bay weatherboard, in the process of becoming something that makes ordinary days feel elevated. The Browning Street residence centres on liveability: a new covered carport, a considered mudroom entry, a hallway skylight drawing natural light deeper into the plan. Inside, the kitchen connects through to a scullery, bedrooms are reconfigured for function, and bathrooms, storage and flow are rethought throughout. A house that feels like a home the moment you arrive. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2969676784117552215927839690371/courtyard_entry_browning.png The interior direction is warm and deeply textural. Creamy tones, natural timber joinery, travertine surfaces and organic forms will bring a softness to every space. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2969681285067765968837305339523/Browning_byron_bay_entrace.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2969683580211663619779717402243/street_view_browning_st_bryon_bay.png A classic Byron Bay weatherboard, in the process of becoming something that makes ordinary days feel elevated. The Browning Street residence centres on liveability: a new covered carport, a considered mudroom entry, a hallway skylight drawing natural light deeper into the plan. Inside, the kitchen connects through to a scullery, bedrooms are reconfigured for function, and bathrooms, storage and flow are rethought throughout. A house that feels like a home the moment you arrive. https://placeofspace.com.au/tallowood 2026-06-24T04:31:30+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png A classic Byron Bay weatherboard, in the process of becoming something that makes ordinary days feel elevated. The Browning Street residence centres on liveability: a new covered carport, a considered mudroom entry, a hallway skylight drawing natural light deeper into the plan. Inside, the kitchen connects through to a scullery, bedrooms are reconfigured for function, and bathrooms, storage and flow are rethought throughout. A house that feels like a home the moment you arrive. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2969676784117552215927839690371/courtyard_entry_browning.png The interior direction is warm and deeply textural. Creamy tones, natural timber joinery, travertine surfaces and organic forms will bring a softness to every space. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2969681285067765968837305339523/Browning_byron_bay_entrace.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2969683580211663619779717402243/street_view_browning_st_bryon_bay.png A classic Byron Bay weatherboard, in the process of becoming something that makes ordinary days feel elevated. The Browning Street residence centres on liveability: a new covered carport, a considered mudroom entry, a hallway skylight drawing natural light deeper into the plan. Inside, the kitchen connects through to a scullery, bedrooms are reconfigured for function, and bathrooms, storage and flow are rethought throughout. A house that feels like a home the moment you arrive. https://placeofspace.com.au/people-of-space 2026-07-01T10:05:44+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png Jake Davis Founding Director / Prinipal Architect Registered Architect M.Architecture https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2979188936833827910383183498883/Jake.png Jake Davis Founding Director / Prinipal Architect Registered Architect M.Architecture https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2979191551383099197606481792643/kate.png Kate McGough Creative Director B.CreativeArts Visual Comunication Kate is (sadly) not an Architect <a href="#" rel="close-overlay">Index</a> https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H2979195075928702384995670855299/abbey_mcqualter.png Abbey McQualter Architectural Assistant Assoc.Deg. Interior Design Adv.Dip. Building Design https://placeofspace.com.au/orchard-estate 2026-06-25T03:36:46+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png Set on 100 acres of working cattle and macadamia nut farm in the Byron Bay hinterland, The Orchard Estate is one of the region's most sought-after event and hospitality destinations. Weddings, private dining, retreats and accommodation, all framed by sweeping views across the Nightcap Ranges. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/S2977279048113301771686494244483/Orchard_Estate_Barn.png Set on 100 acres of working cattle and macadamia nut farm in the Byron Bay hinterland, The Orchard Estate is one of the region's most sought-after event and hospitality destinations. Weddings, private dining, retreats and accommodation, all framed by sweeping views across the Nightcap Ranges. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2977279198823200853893530947203/Orchard_Estate.jpeg The addition needed to match that ambition of the estate. A multi-use dwelling designed for mixed occupancy, functioning as two distinct living spaces or one expansive home. The connector is a reimagined dog-trot, a roofed open-air breezeway drawn from Australian vernacular architecture and repositioned as the social heart of the property. Part threshold, part gathering space, it bridges the two dwellings without forcing them together. https://placeofspace.com.au/sotheby's-international-realty 2026-07-01T08:51:29+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png <a href="https://www.byronbaysir.com.au/" target="_blank">Sotheby's International Realty</a> came with a brief and a tight timeline. Place of Space delivered on both, and this one is now close to handover in the rapidly expanding Byron Bay arts precinct. Their new office needed to match the brand's class, quality and confidence. We designed a warm workplace that impresses without trying too hard. A space that delivers just as much for the team inside it, prioritising moments for connection, workflow and privacy. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2969634747935411463633550872195/meeting_room.png The fit-out spans two floors. A client-facing ground floor with breakout lounge and amenities, and a first floor built around focused work and genuine collaboration. The brief called for corporate-luxe without the coldness: sophisticated materiality, considered detail, and an atmosphere that earns the trust of the region's most discerning clientele. Marble and quartz stone, dark rich timber, fittings selected for quality over trend. Every decision held to the same standard Sotheby's applies to the properties they represent. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2969634976711931465779410013827/Interior_design_office.png <a href="https://www.byronbaysir.com.au/" target="_blank">Sotheby's International Realty</a> came with a brief and a tight timeline. Place of Space delivered on both, and this one is now close to handover in the rapidly expanding Byron Bay arts precinct. Their new office needed to match the brand's class, quality and confidence. We designed a warm workplace that impresses without trying too hard. A space that delivers just as much for the team inside it, prioritising moments for connection, workflow and privacy. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2969635221979840669821608300163/office_outdoor.png https://placeofspace.com.au/wandana-heights 2026-06-25T03:36:44+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2967801369151966371557658758787/PlaceOfSpace-kitchen-living.jpg A kitchen designed for the kind of mornings worth slowing down for. For a family with two kids, a creative and a professional footballer, their kitchen needed to be warm, functional and effortless in equal measure. A space designed for busy weeknight dinners, cosy coffee catch-ups, evening rituals and the satisfaction of knowing everything has its place. The redesign centred on a generous island bench with, rich dark timber veneer cabinetry and reinstated original hardwood flooring. White grid tiles and dark grout add depth without weight. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/D2967801810066043221363361484419/PlaceOfSpace-home-renovation.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2967802445796184233615638826627/PlaceOfSpace-coffee-nook-detail.jpg An illuminated coffee and bar station sits tucked into the cabinetry, ready when needed and out of the way when not. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2967802666493030331476714360451/PlaceOfSpace-kitchen-design.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2967802982430416081900204887683/PlaceOfSpace-kitchen-door.jpg A custom steel-framed reeded glass door bounces light between the laundry and kitchen, obscuring the pantry without closing it off. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2967803244503309137091804696195/PlaceOfSpace-laundry-design.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2967803334468079984573287927427/PlaceOfSpace-light-filled-living.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/R2967803460016620150240496225923/PlaceOfSpace-modern-home.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2967805005927560503395759853187/000048720013.JPG https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2967808997378702940447409868419/000048720011.JPG https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2967811476049257380726150958723/000048720014.JPG https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2978919878822874791629721865859/PlaceOfSpace-architecture.png The butler's pantry and laundry were woven in seamlessly through the continuation of materials and atmosphere: timber joinery, soft backlighting, stone benchtops and considered tiles. https://placeofspace.com.au/kana 2026-06-25T03:36:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png Not every project needs more space, sometimes it just needs a better plan.The Kana residence was a study in restraint. No extensions, no extra meterage, just a complete rethink of what was already there. The brief centred on open plan living, connection across levels and a home that felt breezy, light-filled and effortless to move through. The entry hall became the heart of the project, a generous threshold connecting every zone of the home. Full-height timber joinery replaced conventional plaster walls, dividing spaces without closing them off. Light travels freely through the plan, drawn down through skylights and across the open floor plate. Concrete, terracotta and raw timber ground the palette. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2977442532382655022587691044483/Kana_Hallway.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2977442764756290119106912751235/Kana_Interior_joinery.png Not every project needs more space, sometimes it just needs a better plan.The Kana residence was a study in restraint. No extensions, no extra meterage, just a complete rethink of what was already there. The brief centred on open plan living, connection across levels and a home that felt breezy, light-filled and effortless to move through. The entry hall became the heart of the project, a generous threshold connecting every zone of the home. Full-height timber joinery replaced conventional plaster walls, dividing spaces without closing them off. Light travels freely through the plan, drawn down through skylights and across the open floor plate. Concrete, terracotta and raw timber ground the palette. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2977442952396570836880471789187/Kana_Kitchen.png https://placeofspace.com.au/business-pleasure-co 2026-06-25T03:36:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2969264996674831546511314554499/Banksia-WIP-1.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2969267865752277562779006045827/16-BANKSIA-13.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/M2969269849865623386904668311171/16-BANKSIA-5.jpg Situated within the growing Banksia Drive creative precinct in Byron Bay, the Business & Pleasure Co fit-out makes the most of its industrial warehouse bones. The approach was elemental and minimal, softening the space with curved features while keeping merchandising and storage considerations central to the day to day. Raw architecture, considered restraint, and a retail environment that lets the products take centre stage. https://placeofspace.com.au/possum-creek-2 2026-07-01T08:43:38+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2761535501479587403566594588967/vertical.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/R2969253749160014227660117282435/possum_creek_floorplan.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2977561357638008144875712056963/Possum_Creek_Longwoof.png A thoughtful expansion of an already exceptional hinterland property. The existing stone structure set the tone, raw and rooted in the hinterland landscape. The brief was to expand the home's program without losing that character. New ensuited bedrooms, a wellness studio, outdoor entertaining and a pool designed to capture the afternoon sun. Each addition strategically placed to work with the contours of the site, drawing the most from the land without fighting it. Dark timber cladding was introduced through the new additions, a deliberate counterpoint to the existing stone. The master bedroom cantilevers over the pool, its timber screens designed to open and frame the hinterland views. Indoor-outdoor entertaining was designed for the conditions of Byron Bay, robust, sheltered and built to handle the heavy rains of summer without compromise. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2977561636073163193447684148867/longwood_possum_creek_bedroom.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2977562173094776667280150793859/pool_pavilion_possum_creek_longwood.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2977562396946016001745559654019/stone_interior_possum_creek.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2977562546419983231014056398467/living_room_.longwood_possum_creek.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2977563395781867360896651005571/possum_creek_longwood_staircase.png