Glen Iris Architects
Creating Homes in Glen Iris That Feel as Beautiful as They Look
In Glen Iris, refined family living is expected—but truly exceptional homes go beyond elegance. They support your family’s health, simplify your routine, and offer comfort you can count on for decades to come.
That’s the kind of home we design.
Our architects understand the complexity of modern family life—from different ages and needs under one roof, to the desire for spaces that feel connected to nature while remaining effortless to maintain. Every Borland design blends architecture, interiors, and landscape into one cohesive whole—quietly working together to make daily life feel calmer, healthier, and more enjoyable.
With a strong focus on performance, longevity, and low running costs, we help Glen Iris families create homes that aren’t just beautiful—they’re intelligent, resilient, and built for real life.
A Clear, Supportive Process from Start to Finish
Building your dream home in Glen Iris should feel exciting—not overwhelming. That’s why we offer a guided, end-to-end process that simplifies decision-making and gives you confidence every step of the way.
It all starts with clarity. Through our Concept Design stage, we test your brief, site, and budget together—making sure the vision is achievable and aligned with your goals. This is your opportunity to “try us out,” experience our thinking, and gain early direction before committing to the full design journey.
From there, we move into a tailored process that supports you from first sketch to final styling. Every stage is handled with care and precision—so you feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout.
Here’s how we bring your Glen Iris home to life:
Concept Design – A high-level feasibility phase that aligns your brief, budget, and site
Schematic Design – Exploring early spatial ideas and opportunities with flexibility
Town Planning – Managing approvals and local overlays with experience
Design Development – Refined detail work that reflects your lifestyle and vision
Interior Design – Cohesive finishes and materials that elevate everyday living
Construction Documents – Builder-ready documentation to ensure execution aligns with design intent
Styling – The final touches that bring everything together beautifully
A Glen Iris Home That Supports Your Wellbeing—Today and for Years to Come
What if your home didn’t just look beautiful—but made you feel better every day?
We design homes that work quietly in the background to support your health, simplify your life, and bring comfort to every season. With high-performance insulation, passive solar strategies, and filtered ventilation systems, our Glen Iris homes stay warm in winter, cool in summer, and fresh all year round—without relying on energy-hungry systems.
You’ll sleep better in spaces designed for peace and clean air. Our airtight, well-ventilated homes reduce the risk of allergens, pollutants, and airborne viruses—because wellbeing shouldn’t be an afterthought.
And because we certify every project to its as-built performance, you can trust that your home won’t just look good on paper. It will feel exactly as promised—for decades to come.
Design a home in Glen Iris that feels as good as it looks—healthy, resilient, and made for the future.
Let’s bring your vision to life with thoughtful architecture that supports your family’s wellbeing every day.
What It’s Like to Work With Borland Architecture
“Roger listened. And then he delivered far more than we expected.”
"Highly recommend Roger and his team to anyone looking for an architect who will listen and respond with thoughtful and innovative solutions to complex problems. Roger always made time to discuss the direction of design and was responsive face-to-face, by phone and email."
— Tony Kelava
“Our builder said these were the best plans they’d ever worked from.”
"Roger has been a pleasure to work with. His respectful, professional personality made the process so easy. Every builder involved in our tender process commented on the quality and accuracy of the drawings. Thank you for designing a home that truly fits our family."
— Trish Hili
“This was hands down the best experience I’ve had with an architect.”
"Roger’s designs are different from the norm—practical, beautiful, and unique. He interpreted my ideas and turned them into something amazing. He’s not only talented, but approachable and easy to work with. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
— Karlie Bombardier
“You understood our outcomes immediately—and gave us more.”
"Your attention to detail on our plans and the way you offered fresh, exciting ideas went far beyond what we expected. You had an immediate understanding of our vision, and you brought it to life beautifully. Thank you."
— Ali Slorach