Bespoke Architects

Bespoke Architects Established in 2010, Bespoke Architects is the collaborative union of Daniel Calder and Nicole Walters.

Boutique Architecture Studio; residential & commercial design & documentation

Bespoke Architects Pty Ltd VIC Reg.C5126; NSW Reg.2238; SA Reg.3775

Nicole Walters Nominated Architect Vic Reg.17479; NSW Reg. 11108; SA Reg.3760 Both are Architecture Graduates from Deakin University School of Architecture and Building. Nicole is a Registered Architect, who lives and works in Newtown, VIC. She is a pa

ssionate renovator and is currently undertaking her third residential renovation. Daniel is a Registered Architect, who lives in Ocean Grove, VIC. He is an impassioned designer who is currently constructing his first house. Bespoke Architects is a boutique studio, with a strong focus on design and client satisfaction. We are focused on working with clients from the concept stage of projects through to contract administration and the completion of construction to ensure the client’s vision is realised. Our design ethos is to create spaces that respond to context of the site, taking full advantage of views and orientation and capturing the essence of the client. We believe that buildings should reflect the current and future needs of the occupants as well as their personalities. Clients purchase property and sites due to an emotional connection they feel with the location, it is our job as architects to translate this connection into a tactile structure.

21/08/2026

In the series “Ask a Bespoke Architect” Nicole Walters, director and founding partner of Bespoke Architects, answers the frequently asked questions we receive from new residential clients. This video addresses the question what is town planning? Video Credit Walters Visual Media

At the Price House, the brief was simple but demanding: create a kitchen that felt more generous and worked harder, with...
20/08/2026

At the Price House, the brief was simple but demanding: create a kitchen that felt more generous and worked harder, without adding a large amount of new building footprint.

The result is an L-shaped kitchen that uses every edge with purpose. Functional storage is built into the plan, while the large island becomes the centre of daily use — a place for meal preparation, informal dining and gathering.

Look closely at the detailing. The palette is deliberately timeless: classic white cabinetry, a black splashback and touches of pale timber. A shadow line below the benchtops is repeated at the top of the carcases where they meet the bulkhead, creating a quiet rhythm through the space.

The hardware is just as considered. Metal fingerpulls give the base cabinets and tall cupboards a clean, durable finish, while the overhead doors use a subtle overhang as an integrated pull. These small decisions are what help the kitchen feel refined, practical and still current more than a decade later.

Designed in 2012, this kitchen is a reminder that good detailing does not need to shout. It simply keeps working — and keeps feeling right.

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At Begola House, the kitchen does more than support daily rituals — it quietly extends the experience of the open-plan h...
18/08/2026

At Begola House, the kitchen does more than support daily rituals — it quietly extends the experience of the open-plan home.

The smoked mirror splashback is the detail that makes this work. It reflects light and draws the living and dining spaces back into view, so even when standing at the sink or cooktop, the room still feels connected to everything behind it.

Unlike a traditional mirror, the smoky finish softens the reflection, adding depth without distraction. It also brings a practical advantage: no grout lines and a surface that is simple to wipe clean.

A subtle material choice, but one that changes how the kitchen feels, functions and connects to the rest of the house.

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14/08/2026

Devon Home Tour: Inside a Geelong Waterfront Renovation
 
Step inside our recently completed Devon renovation on the Geelong waterfront, where Bespoke Architects Director Nicole Walters walks through the transformation of a much-loved 1940s home.
 
When the clients purchased the house in 2014, it was almost entirely original — full of character, but ready for a new chapter. The challenge was to modernise the interior while respecting the home’s historic fabric and strengthening its connection to the breathtaking waterfront outlook.
 
 
In the video, Nicole shares how the design opens up the first-floor plan so more rooms can enjoy the view — from the kitchen through to the master bedroom — while retaining key pieces of the original architecture. Watch for the careful balance between old and new, and the standout bathroom created within the half-round room on the ground floor.
A home tour about more than finishes — this is the story of preserving character, bringing in light, and making the most of an extraordinary coastal setting.
 
Architects - Bespoke Architects
Builder - Homes with Integrity
Styling - Amelda Wilde
Filmaker // Photographer– Lee Turner

At Outlook House, the kitchen was designed as the heart of a busy family home — generous, practical and made for gatheri...
12/08/2026

At Outlook House, the kitchen was designed as the heart of a busy family home — generous, practical and made for gathering.

With a large family using this space every day, the brief called for an entertainers kitchen supported by a butler’s pantry that felt effortless to access. Rather than tucking the pantry away as a single-entry service space, it sits directly behind the kitchen and can be entered from either end. This allows people to move through the room naturally, without cutting through the main cooking zone.

The view was just as important as the function. An induction cooktop with a downdraft rangehood keeps the outlook over Jackson’s Creek open, so the kitchen remains connected to the landscape beyond.

Natural stone benchtops, matte laminate, timber and concrete bring warmth, texture and durability to a space designed for real family life.

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At Orana House, the kitchen was designed to be more than a place to cook — it is the centre of family life. The brief ca...
11/08/2026

At Orana House, the kitchen was designed to be more than a place to cook — it is the centre of family life. The brief called for a space that could support busy everyday routines while still feeling calm, generous and welcoming. It needed to work hard in the background, but also feel right for slow mornings, after-school conversations, weekend entertaining and the everyday rituals that make a house feel like home.
Behind the main kitchen, a walk-in pantry keeps the working side of life tucked away, complete with a fridge and second sink. It lets the main kitchen stay clean and open, while storage, preparation and overflow all have their place.

Out front, crisp white cabinetry and warm beige Caesarstone benchtops create a soft, timeless palette. The materials feel light and enduring rather than trend-driven, adding warmth without overwhelming the space.

The 900mm freestanding cooker anchors the back bench, while the island becomes the natural gathering point. With the double bowl sink and Zip tap positioned at the centre of daily activity, the layout allows someone to cook, rinse, serve or pour a cup of tea while still being part of the conversation.

Our favourite detail is the way the floorboards wrap up the dining-room side of the island bench. It is practical, durable and beautifully considered, but it also makes the island feel warmer and more furniture-like, connecting the kitchen to the dining space and inviting people to pull up a stool.

These are the details we love most — the ones that quietly shape how people live in a space every day.

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07/08/2026

In the series “Ask a Bespoke Architect” Nicole Walters, director and founding partner of Bespoke Architects, answers the frequently asked questions we receive from new residential clients. This video addresses the question how long does design, documentation and construction take? Video Credit Walters Visual Media.

A compact kitchen that works harder than it looks. In the Stage 1 House, the kitchen, living and dining spaces are broug...
05/08/2026

A compact kitchen that works harder than it looks.

In the Stage 1 House, the kitchen, living and dining spaces are brought together through a simple palette of form ply, timber veneer, solid timber, concrete and handmade tiles — a low-maintenance combination that feels warm, durable and striking. The linear kitchen keeps the footprint tight, while the custom red gum dining table becomes an extension of the bench when extra preparation space is needed. From there, the living room joinery continues the same line, visually stretching the kitchen into the broader living space. Storage is carefully maximised, with overhead cupboards reaching to the ceiling and a lighter natural plywood finish above 2.4 metres to relieve the visual weight of the marine ply cabinet fronts below. The result is a small kitchen that tells a bigger story: practical, efficient and beautifully resolved.

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A kitchen designed for gathering, cooking and taking in the view.At Hood House, the generous entertainers kitchen sits o...
04/08/2026

A kitchen designed for gathering, cooking and taking in the view.

At Hood House, the generous entertainers kitchen sits on the first floor within the open plan living, kitchen and dining space. From here, sliding doors open directly to the large alfresco balcony, creating an easy connection between indoor living and outdoor entertaining, with the entertaining space taking in views over Half Moon Bay.

The galley-style layout draws your eye through the space: waterfall stone benchtops, long runs of bench space, expansive views, and a crisp white two-pack finish to the cabinetry with streamlined finger-pull handles. The kitchen is finished with an induction cooktop, undermount double-bowl sink and feature silver Hershey's Kiss-style pendant lights, chosen to complement the silver appliances and fittings.

A practical butler's pantry is tucked neatly at the end of the kitchen, adding a huge amount of storage and allowing the working parts of the kitchen to be closed off with a sliding door when entertaining.

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31/07/2026

Hometour | Queenscliff House.
Tucked away on a battle-axe block in the coastal township of Queenscliff, this family holiday home was designed as a place to slow down, reconnect and make the most of time spent together.
Designed and documented by Bespoke Architects in 2015/2016, the two-storey Hamptons-inspired home carefully separates the different rhythms of family life. The ground floor provides a private retreat for guests and children, with bedrooms, a family bathroom, laundry and a second living area. Upstairs, the home opens to light, views and connection, with an expansive kitchen, dining and living space, complete with a butler’s pantry and master suite.
As you watch the tour, take note of how the living spaces have been elevated to capture northern sunlight and views across Swan Bay. The first-floor balcony extends the living area outdoors, creating the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or unwind after a day at the beach.
This video was filmed in 2019, after the owners had spent their first year enjoying the home as a family retreat. Seeing a home come to life and become part of a family’s story is always one of the most rewarding parts of the architectural journey.
🎥 Watch the tour and imagine your own coastal escape.
Architect: Bespoke Architects
Builder: Derbyshire
Filmmaker: Lee Turner

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