Located in Naarm Melbourne, Fred Architecture continues the legacy of Fiona Winzar Architects, a multi-award-winning practice founded in 2005. As a small, dynamic studio, we are passionate about designing beautiful, energy-efficient homes and workplaces that address the evolving needs for sustainability, practicality, and elegance.

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Our design philosophy is centred around 'placemaking,' harmonising client needs with budget, site responsiveness, and a deep respect for the history and culture of each location. We focus on passive solar design, proportion, scale, and material contrast to create spaces that are both contemporary and romantically expressive. Whether it's a new build, extension, or refurbishment, each project features a fluid, adaptable design that subtly suggests its use.

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Sustainability is at the heart of our practice. With climate change as a pressing challenge, we are committed to passive design principles, energy collection systems, and battery storage. We advocate for all-electric homes and workplaces, often exceeding standard practices by integrating high-performance elements similar to the 'German passive haus' approach, including superior building envelopes, fresh air ducting, and exceptional air tightness.

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Our work celebrates Australian identity, drawing inspiration from our unique culture and climate. Site-specific responses are key to our design process. For example, Eades House features a distinctive belly-fronted balcony balustrade that inspired a new internal balustrade design, while Dreamcatcher includes a 'green screen' that enhances the street view, provides summer shading, and maximizes winter sunlight.

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At Fred Architecture, our mission is to create sustainable living and working environments that offer peace and beauty. We are dedicated to acknowledging and respecting the traditional custodians of the land, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.