Courtyard House
2026
Melbourne, VIC · Architecture, Interiors, Landscape
A post-war brick cottage reworked around a central courtyard, so every principal room borrows light and outlook from the garden.
Architecture · Interiors · Landscape
Spaces shaped by the way you live
Nimmo Design Studio is an architecture and interior design practice creating thoughtful, human-centred environments — where architecture, interiors and landscape are considered as one connected experience.
Our approach
Rather than applying a predetermined aesthetic, we create spaces that feel calm, enduring and deeply connected to their surroundings.
Each project is shaped by the characteristics of its site, the rhythms of daily life, and the relationship between people and place.
Through considered spatial planning, material selection and attention to detail, we create environments that foster a stronger connection to nature and support a more conscious approach to sustainability.
10+
Years of practice
3
Disciplines, one brief
20
Weeks, concept to documentation
Services
Flexible design services, tailored to your project
Whether you are starting from the ground up or looking for support at a specific stage, our approach considers interiors, architecture and landscape as one connected experience.
Explore our services
01
Architectural Concept Design
02
Interior Design
03
Landscape Integration
04
Materials and Finishes
05
Joinery and Detailing
06
Documentation and Build Coordination
07
Styling
Selected work
Recent projects
A cross-section of residential and boutique commercial work, from whole-house renovations to single-room interventions.
Linen Apartment
2025
Melbourne, VIC · Interiors, Styling
A compact apartment softened with layered textiles, warm timber joinery and a palette drawn from the afternoon light it receives.
Orchard Residence
2025
Macedon Ranges, VIC · Architecture, Landscape
A rural family home sited between established fruit trees, with living spaces oriented to the northern aspect and the existing orchard retained in full.
Process
Design through dialogue
Our structured, collaborative process filters visual overwhelm and brings clarity to decision making — for clients who want a beautiful, cohesive home but need expert guidance to bring it to life.
See how we work
01
Conversation
Week 1
02
Observation
Weeks 2–3
03
Concept
Weeks 4–7
04
Development
Weeks 8–14
05
Documentation
Weeks 15–20
06
Delivery
Through construction
Get in touch
Tell us about your project
Every project begins with a conversation about how you want to live. We reply to every enquiry within two business days.