BORLAND CROSSMAN HOUSE 

BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE REFRESH COMPLETED 2025

Borland Crossman House is a restoration and adaptive reimagining of a Kevin Borland modernist gem in Glen Iris. This renovation to a 1970s “nuts and berries” rustic and decidedly Australian semi-brutalist brick and timber project is an exemplar of heritage and sustainability.

The Carbonist carefully disassembled elements that no longer served a contemporary family, stitching them back in a way that feels both fresh and deeply respectful, balancing technical carbon-reductive rigor with architectural whimsy.

Living room transformation

External Transformation

Kitchen transformation

We were absolutely delighted with the work that Simon and his team did; they spliced new and old together with so much care and with such an eye for detail that it is impossible to tell now what is new and old. This included meticulous colour matching, extensive reuse of materials, and a willingness to explore building alternatives until the perfect solution was found.” Steve & Aaron, Crossman House

PRE-CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION PHASE