Who We Are

Architects,
builders, and problem-solvers

PBR is a Melbourne-based design-and-construct studio specialising in premium bathroom renovations that balance beauty, functionality, and build certainty.

Accessible bathroom with a white toilet, a walk-in shower with a wooden seat, and a white sink, all in a bright room with green and white walls and a large window with three potted plants.
Our Origin

Built to solve a problem we kept seeing.

PBR was founded after years of watching the same cycle repeat itself in Melbourne's renovation industry: homeowners investing in beautiful bathrooms that looked exceptional — but failed them within five to ten years as their mobility and needs changed.

The problem wasn't execution. It was the planning. Most renovation companies simply don't think beyond the immediate project. They're optimising for aesthetics and budget, not for the way people actually live over decades.

We created PBR to do something different: bring architectural thinking, long-term design planning, and construction expertise together under one integrated model — with a singular focus on helping Melbourne homeowners stay in their homes safely, beautifully, and for the long term.

OUR PURPOSE

"We redesign homes so you
never have to move."

An architecture-led ageing-in-place practice, delivering renovation solutions that support independent living for the long term.

Our Difference

A smarter way to renovate.

Bathroom renovations shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our architects and builders work together from day one, ensuring every design decision is practical, compliant, and aligned with your budget.

Traditional Approach
  • Separate designer and builder — no shared brief

  • Budgets shift mid-project with surprise variations

  • Homeowners coordinate multiple trades themselves

  • No single accountability for outcomes

The PBR Model
  • Architecture-led design grounded in real construction expertise

  • Clear budget frameworks from the outset — no surprises

  • Seamless coordination of all consultants, trades, and approvals

  • One team — fully accountable from design to handover

Our Team

The people behind
your project

A small, senior team of dedicated professionals — every one of them specialists in ageing-in-place design and accessible construction.

  • Founder & Principal Designer

    Founder & Principal Designer

    Acessible design specialist with 22 years of experience in residential renovation.

  • Lead Interior Designer

    Lead Interior Designer

    Interior designer with a specific focus on accessible residential spaces that don't feel clinical. Maria’s work has been featured in Melbourne's press.

Qualifications & Standards

The credentials that matter

Master Builders Association membership badge featuring a blue circular logo with construction crane and building, alongside text indicating membership and a slogan: "Master Builder, Better Builder."
AS14284-2018 compliant certification badge with an orange circle and white checkmark.
A logo with a circular badge on the left and text on the right. The badge says 'Building Commission Virginia' around the circle with a diagonal line through the center. To the right, it says 'REGISTERED' in large bold letters, with 'Building Practitioner' underneath in smaller text.
Part of a purple circular and rectangular design with the words "We love ndis" and some additional partially visible text in purple.
Work With Us

Ready to meet the team?

Book a free consultation and experience the PBR difference firsthand. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear conversation about your home and your future.