MBA winner – Best renovation over $1m
Mark’s design for a Kew renovation recently took out the winner category for a home renovation over $1million. See the gallery flip book for this Award winning Kew Extension.
The Age Domain writes “brillantly realised 3- level 316sq metre townhouses”
The Age Domain May 8th 2010 “You know when it feels right. We all get it to a point where we feel comfortable with it.” Mark MacInnis Page 2
Inner city with the WOW factor.
Clients in North Melbourne wanted to create a inner city dwelling that had real wow factor. The use of a variety of materials and consideration to light and space as created this three level apartment that has a real urban contemporary feel. Colour and patterned walls all add to the appeal of this modern clean [...]
Recognised talent
Mark featured in Renovate and Extend Magazine. Click here to view the article. Checklist – Before you engage an architect? Click here!
13 Bathroom renovation ideas
Here are some great ideas to consider when designing your bathroom. 1 – Night light and skylight It’s a fact, some tiles show every spec of dirt and never look clean (eg. shiny black tiles). Look for tiles that are mat in finish, not too dark or too light and a bit grainy to look [...]
Inspiration for renovating
It only takes a few special fixtures or features to give a home real “wow” factor. If you are in the process of thinking about a new home or renovation it is always a good idea to have an idea book or use pinterest to start collecting your ideas. There are so many ways to [...]
What are our homes of the future?
It is interesting to ponder what the homes of the future will be like? Will we be space conscious, or in space, and environmentally sensitive? What are the trends that will be shaping our housing patterns. Current trends that are shaping our homes are: Our kids are staying at home longer Our parents are moving [...]
Grand Designs Home Show
Mark participated in the Grand Designs Home Show representing Archicentre where Peter Maddison gave a talk along side Kevin McCloud. Peter is the host of the show Grand Designs in Australia. The series has followed on from the UK hit and is part of the Lifestyle programming on Foxtel. The home shown is one from [...]
Kitchen Designs
Great article by Houzz Optimal Space Planning for Universal Design in the Kitchen Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Home Office Products on Houzz- For Example: Bulletin Board · Cable Management · Desk Accessories · Desks · Filing Cabinets And Carts · Task Chairs ·
Design that makes you feel good
If you like it and it enhances your life, then why not? Great ideas make you feel good
Lighting makes all the difference.
See how one of my designed has featured on the Houzz app. Pick the Right Pendant for Your Kitchen Island Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Accessories And Decor on Houzz- For Example: Fireplace Accessories · Holiday Decorations · Home Electronics · Paints Stains And Glazes · Pet Accessories · Screens And Wall Dividers · Vases · Waste Baskets ·
Light filled
With Spring in the air designing so you bring the outside in is a big advantage to living in Australia. Learn more about designing for our climate and your block here in this article.
Why use an architect?
What Architects Do? For some projects, architects wear many hats. They may create the design, do the drafting, select the materials and supervise the entire work process. Ideally, your architect will visit your building site and observe the direction of the sun, the placement of trees, and the location of the best views.These services will [...]
House Renovation in Melbourne
With the winter upon us we, are spending more time indoors. This time spent inside, along with the flurry of TV shows including The Block just finishing, can have you thinking about what you would like to do to our existing homes. Many of the clients I work with have a good idea of the [...]
Edwardian renovation, keeps the best from the period
Mark recently was the winner of a renovation he designed in Kew. The owners wanted to keep the best of the period, high ceilings, wide walkways and add a contemporary feel with materials, light and space. Working with the clients Mark identified the key elements of what spaces they needed and cleverly designed a home [...]
Mark MacInnis - Architect - Profile
Mark MacInnis is a Melbourne based Architect that focuses on clean, modern and spacious family renovations and extensions
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MBA winner – Best renovation over $1m
Mark’s design for a Kew renovation recently took out the winner category for a home renovation over $1million. See the gallery flip book for this Award winning Kew Extension.
The Age Domain writes “brillantly realised 3- level 316sq metre townhouses”
The Age Domain May 8th 2010 “You know when it feels right. We all get it to a point where we feel comfortable with it.” Mark MacInnis Page 2
Inner city with the WOW factor.
Clients in North Melbourne wanted to create a inner city dwelling that had real wow factor. The use of a variety of materials and consideration to light and space as created this three level apartment that has a real urban contemporary feel. Colour and patterned walls all add to the appeal of this modern clean [...]
Recognised talent
Mark featured in Renovate and Extend Magazine. Click here to view the article. Checklist – Before you engage an architect? Click here!
13 Bathroom renovation ideas
Here are some great ideas to consider when designing your bathroom. 1 – Night light and skylight It’s a fact, some tiles show every spec of dirt and never look clean (eg. shiny black tiles). Look for tiles that are mat in finish, not too dark or too light and a bit grainy to look [...]
Inspiration for renovating
It only takes a few special fixtures or features to give a home real “wow” factor. If you are in the process of thinking about a new home or renovation it is always a good idea to have an idea book or use pinterest to start collecting your ideas. There are so many ways to [...]
What are our homes of the future?
It is interesting to ponder what the homes of the future will be like? Will we be space conscious, or in space, and environmentally sensitive? What are the trends that will be shaping our housing patterns. Current trends that are shaping our homes are: Our kids are staying at home longer Our parents are moving [...]
