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Kirby Architects

Kirby Architects specialise in residential architecture, using our expertise to work with our clients to design homes for different lifestages.

We think big and never feel we are too small. Today we are all about fun and enjoying life and the spaces we habitat. We were established in the 90’s by me, Kirby Roper, with a vision to provide to a niche market for creative, innovative, and modern building design, performed with flair and imagination. Well... We listen to our clients, are innovative with the use of materials but love classical

traditions, modern in the way we live/are in our daily environment. I still perform all this with flair. Life is about enjoyment when you work, with whom you work and when you walk into a space. If not you feel..sad, dreary and uninspired. We, still have a dynamic team in the office, who are passionate about GOOD architecture, construction and service. We offer a comprehensive Architectural Service to ensure our clients confidence in realising the project in an informed manner on time and in budget. We are all about giving you the information to make decisions. We are not afraid of telling it how it is.. and we love GOOD design however small or grand.

31/08/2026

Some before and after photos from our project at the State Hockey & Netball Centre.

It’s been great to reflect at where the project started and see how much the space has changed. A key part of the design was addressing bird nesting by introducing netting and new ceilings to prevent birds from entering while still maintaining the original design intent. The ceilings also add design element to the space, helping to change what was once a largely functional only area.

We are really proud of how this project has come together and excited to share more in the coming weeks.

Network Architectural | Ceilings and Facades
State Sport Centres

24/08/2026

Revisiting a project 25 years on is a rare and meaningful experience.

Originally designed in 2000, this home was carefully placed within a vast, exposed hillside on a vineyard in the Mornington Peninsula.
Over time, the trees and vegetation have matured, now offering shelter from the wind and gently framing long views to Western Port Bay, the Knobbies, surrounding vineyards, farmland, and the property’s lake and island. It has been so rewarding seeing how the rammed earth walls and natural timber ceilings have aged beautifully and timelessly.

Kirby Architects now have the privilege of reworking and extending the home, honouring what was always there, while shaping it for a new stage of life.

17/08/2026

Step inside our light-filled Cressy Street project with our Director, Kirby Roper.

Kirby shares the design thinking behind the entryway, explaining how natural light has been used to shape the space. By carefully considering light, the entry creates a seamless transition between spaces, resulting in a bright, open, and welcoming experience.

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14/07/2026

Architecture isn’t always about designing something new, sometimes it’s about careful renewal of hardworking spaces communities rely on. That’s what made this mid-century amenities project with Wodonga City Council so rewarding. Through sustainable reuse we’ve helped extend the life of an existing public facility, creating a space that will continue serving the community for years to come.

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15/04/2026

The first look at our recently completed Malvern project.

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Address

94 Milton Parade
Melbourne, VIC
3144

Telephone

+61466088330

Website

http://www.kirbyarchitects.com.au/

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