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Ardo Architecture — residential architects and interior designers in Melbourne

Ardo is a Melbourne based architecture and interiors studio creating refined, highly personal homes.

We design around how you live, balancing ambition with a clear direction on budget, scope and delivery, so every decision adds up to a beautifully resolved home.

Design that lives with you.

About Ardo

Featured Residences

A tailored collection of thoughtfully designed spaces, each one grounded by context, rich in detail and created to stand the test of time.

Architectural render of tall glazed openings, textured walls and vertical screening at Iris House, Glen Iris.

Iris House

Glen Iris, Melbourne
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Architectural render of a planted entrance path leading to a contemporary home with a pitched roof at Sycamore House, Malvern East.

Sycamore House

Malvern East
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Exterior detail with vertical screening and planting at Nimmo House, Middle Park.

Nimmo House

Middle Park, Melbourne
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Architectural render of a living room with a low brown sofa and pale fireplace wall at Wall House, Richmond.

Wall House

Richmond, Melbourne
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Architectural render of a planted entrance path beside brick walls and vertical screening at Manning Residences.

Manning Residences

Malvern East, Melbourne
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Architectural render of Glen House with curved balconies, trailing planting and a landscaped front garden in Burleigh.

Glen House

Burleigh, Queensland
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Dining area with a timber table, pale walls and courtyard glazing at Thomas House, Windsor.

Thomas House

Windsor, Melbourne
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Rear extension with black horizontal louvres and glazed doors opening onto a paved courtyard at Glass House, Richmond.

Glass House

Richmond, Melbourne
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Our Expertise

Every space is a dialogue between light, materiality and the way you live. Quiet, confident and designed to evolve with you.

New homes

Whether starting fresh or rebuilding on familiar ground, we craft homes that seamlessly fit your lifestyle, aspirations and future — including dual occupancy and boutique multi-residential.

Renovations

When your home needs to evolve, we reimagine spaces with thoughtful design and craftsmanship, ensuring every detail enhances the way you live.

Heritage transformations

Restoring a treasured past or thoughtfully extending its legacy — preserving character while enhancing it for modern living. Considered, contextual and quietly confident.

Strategy & Feasibility

Every great design begins with a clear vision. We help you define your brief, understand your site's potential and test it against your budget, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Glass House, Richmond — double-height living room opening to the garden

About Ardo

A principal-led studio, architecture and interiors, from first conversation to finished home.

Ash Roberts, founder and design director of Ardo Architecture

We bring design and delivery together: clear on budget and scope from the outset, and experienced in guiding homes through approvals, documentation and construction.

Ash Roberts
Founder & Design Director

About Ardo

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Tell us about your project, what you have in mind and when you'd like to begin. Every project starts with a conversation.

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