Residential Architect Malvern

Malvern's period houses, family homes and established streets create strong opportunities for renovations that retain character while improving how the house works. TURNER+ designs new homes, renovations and extensions around the site, everyday use and how the project will actually be delivered.

We approach Malvern projects by identifying the parts of the existing building worth keeping, then testing where new space, light and connection to the garden can be introduced most effectively.

A successful extension should feel confident without overwhelming the original house. Scale, setbacks, roof form, material and the transition between old and new all matter.

Considering a project in Malvern?

Send us the address, what you are thinking about and any property information you already have. We can help identify the next useful step.

Planning and heritage questions are property-specific. Stonnington Amendment C316ston was approved and gazetted in June 2026, implementing the Malvern Heritage Review through new and updated Heritage Overlays for identified places and precincts rather than every property. We check the relevant schedule, grading and current property information before relying on a planning assumption.

For new homes and larger projects, site feasibility can help test orientation, access, neighbours, landscape and planning context before concept design begins.

Questions worth asking early

Armadale; Malvern East; Glen Iris
Nearby locations: Prahran.

Do I need a planning permit for a renovation in Malvern?

It depends on the property and proposed work. Some Malvern places and precincts are affected by Heritage Overlays, while others are not, so we review the current address-specific controls before advising on the likely approval pathway.

Can TURNER+ assess a property in Malvern before purchase?

Yes. Early architectural and site advice can identify questions about retained fabric, orientation, access, neighbours and planning context before you commit to the property.

Do you design both new homes and additions in Malvern?

Yes. TURNER+ works on new homes, major renovations, extensions and heritage-sensitive residential design, shaped around the actual property and brief.

When should I engage an architect?

Ideally before the major site, scope and budget decisions are fixed. Early involvement creates more room to test options and understand the site before design progresses too far.