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Working alongside leading architects since 2016, with craftsmanship in every detail.

Fortem Projects is a Melbourne-based high-end residential construction company delivering exceptional renovations, heritage restorations and architectural homes.

28/09/2026

A period home in Richmond, reimagined from the ground up.

is a complete renovation of an existing period home - one that required the same forensic approach to the original structure as it did to everything introduced alongside it. Working with , the brief was to bring this home into a completely new chapter while keeping its character intact.

The result is visible in the details: raw timber ceiling and wall cladding that runs through the interior, concrete blockwork that grounds the new addition, a dark tiled bathroom where every element has been resolved with precision, and timber joinery throughout that speaks a consistent material language from room to room.

It's the kind of project that rewards a close look, and one we're proud to have delivered.

If you're planning a renovation on a period home, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

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Architect/ Rob Kennon Architects
Built by Fortem Projects

23/09/2026

Stone like this doesn't install itself.

Pink onyx, green onyx, brass hardware - materials of this calibre demand a team who understands not just how to work with them, but how to handle, cut, and set them so the finished result does justice to what they are. Every edge, every joint, every interface with the cabinetry beside it is a decision that either holds the standard or doesn't.

This is the level of ex*****on brings to every project. Because the details are where the difference is made.

If your project deserves this level of attention, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

21/09/2026

You might spot this van across Melbourne's inner suburbs. And if you do, Brendon is behind the wheel.

As our lead carpenter, Brendon moves across every site, overseeing the quality of our work and craftsmanship throughout the build. But his involvement doesn't stop at handover. Brendon is the person who comes back - attending to the fine details and aftercare that ensure the finished home performs exactly as it should, long after we've handed over the keys.

That commitment to what happens after completion is part of what sets the standard we hold ourselves to.

16/09/2026

Owning a period home in Malvern isn't just about property. It's about custodianship.

A century-old Victorian or Edwardian home isn't asking to be modernised. It's asking to be restored, and then thoughtfully extended. Those are two very different projects, and they demand a different mindset from both the owner and the builder they choose.

In our latest blog, we explore what that really means in practice: which original features are non-negotiable, where most heritage renovations go wrong, and how the right builder-architect relationship shapes every decision that follows.

If you own a period home in Malvern or you're considering one, this is worth reading https://www.fortemprojects.com/what-a-period-home-in-malvern-is-really-asking-of-you/

14/09/2026

A closer look at , Malvern East - nearing the end of a renovation that has transformed every corner of this period home.

From the travertine kitchen island and warm timber joinery through to the terrazzo vanities, blue zellige bathrooms, and a powder room anchored by a solid marble basin against raw brick - every material choice in this home was executed with the same level of care and precision. The exposed brick feature walls running through the living spaces and stairwell draw the raw character of the original home through into the new, while the finishes around them are anything but rough.

This is what pre-handover looks like when the standard has been held from the ground up.

If your project deserves this level of attention, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

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Architect/ Studio Esteta
Built by Fortem Projects

09/09/2026

The details are where the standard is set.

Every room at , Windsor tells the same story: materials selected with intent, finishes executed without compromise, and the kind of craftsmanship that only comes from a team who take every square metre seriously. From the master bedroom to the kitchen, bathroom to ensuite, nothing was treated as secondary.

This is what delivers on every project - not just the spaces that get photographed, but every corner of every room.

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Architect / Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design
Video / Amplify Marketing
Built by Fortem Projects

07/09/2026

Our directors are not behind a desk.

Chris and Stuart are on site, across every project, at every stage. That's not incidental - it's the way is built to operate. When the people responsible for the standard of the work are present throughout the process, problems get resolved faster, decisions get made with more context, and the level of care applied to every detail stays consistent from the ground up.

It's the difference between a building company and a builder who takes ownership.

If you're looking for a team that's genuinely invested in your project from start to finish, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

04/09/2026

From framing to finished, this is what the work is for.

The upstairs hallway at , Windsor. Raw structure to something completely its own.

Want to know what's possible for your heritage home? We'd love to chat https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

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Architect / Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design
Video / Amplify Marketing
Built by Fortem Projects

31/08/2026

Building a custom home in inner Melbourne is a different challenge entirely.

At in Prahran, excavation and piling for the basement is underway on a site where space is at a premium: neighbouring properties on both sides, in one of Melbourne's most tightly held residential streets. That kind of environment demands careful planning, precise sequencing, and a level of site management that protects everyone around the build while the work gets done.

This is what does. Architecturally driven custom homes, delivered with the discipline and expertise that complex urban sites demand.

If you're planning a custom build in Melbourne's inner suburbs, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

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26/08/2026

A complex renovation asks a lot of everyone involved: clients, architects, and builders alike. What makes the difference isn't just technical capability. It's how well the team communicates, how quickly problems are resolved, and whether the people you've trusted to deliver are keeping you genuinely informed at every step.

At , that clarity isn't something we offer at the end of a project. It's built into how we work from day one. Because the strongest results are never delivered alone.

If your project deserves this level of partnership, we'd love to hear about it https://www.fortemprojects.com/contact/

Address

23B Carinish Road
Oakleigh South, VIC
3167

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61434569377

Website

https://www.fortemprojects.com/

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