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himmelzimmer is an architectural design practice in Melbourne Australia and Brighton UK
dedicated to investigating an architecture that evolves from a continuous dialogue of
imaginative and practical thinking.

As a studio we need to be able to define what building/design we aspire to the most:
For us this is ‘a room in the sky’, a ‘himmelzimmer’.

From its open window we can see the endless sky encouraging us that our ideas should be
dream-like without boundaries. With its window closed we can focus on the work on our desk
in front of us, the technical delivery of our ideas.

All our designs evolve from the dialogue of these two perspectives which are both essential
in the delivery of well-executed buildings that inspire and transcend the ordinary.

Our work is at its most successful where our window to the world is in a constant state of
in-between, where it is simultaneously closed and open.

We started in 2003 as studio505.
Following studio505’s closure in 2016 we are continuing our work as himmelzimmer

As a studio we need to be able to define what building/design we aspire to the most:
For us this is ‘a room in the sky’, a ‘himmelzimmer’.

All our designs evolve from the dialogue of these two perspectives which are both essential
in the delivery of well-executed buildings that inspire and transcend the ordinary.

Our work is at its most successful where our window to the world is in a constant state of
in-between, where it is simultaneously closed and open.

We started in 2003 as studio505.
Following studio505’s closure in 2016 we are continuing our work as himmelzimmer

designing your home for independence

uk + australia

designing your home for independence

uk + australia

96% of people over 65 want to remain living in their own home

Only around 10% of UK homes are considered “age-ready”

Residential care in the South East typically costs over £64,000 per year

People who remain in familiar homes report better mental health and wellbeing

You don’t want to leave the home you love.
And you shouldn’t have to.

At Himmelzimmer, we help you adapt your home so it supports independence, comfort, and ease of living – whether your needs are changing due to age, injury, disability, or health. We provide architectural design and project management services that allow you to live well at home for longer, without it ever feeling like a care environment.

Most homes weren’t designed for changing needs. Everyday things – stairs, bathrooms, doorways, lighting – can quietly become harder to use, often following illness, injury, or reduced mobility. The usual response is reactive and clinical. We believe your home deserves a more considered approach.

We use good architectural design to remove barriers, improve safety, and make homes easier to live in while protecting their character, warmth, and value. Our work focuses on the whole home, not quick fixes, creating spaces that feel intuitive, dignified, and supportive.

Every person and every home is different. We begin by listening. Understanding how you live now, what feels challenging, and what matters most to you. From there, we design thoughtful, integrated changes that support independence quietly, without drawing attention to adaptations.

Many clients come to us before a crisis. Planning early allows changes to be made calmly, avoids repeated disruption, and gives you greater control over how your home evolves.

We are architects first – not care providers or equipment suppliers. Drawing on experience across residential, healthcare, and community projects in the UK and Australia, we bring design quality, clarity, and reassurance to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

If living independently at home matters to you, we can help you explore what’s possible.

Start with a conversation.
No pressure. No assumptions. Just professional guidance.

Call us on +44 (0)1273 928 321 for our UK Studio or +61 (0)3 9642 4240 for our Australian Studio.