MEDIA
HABITUS LIVING | The feminine touch: Sustainable sophistication of the Rathmines Project
Words by Ola Moszumanska, Mar 2022
“A sublime example of collaborative community efforts, the Rathmines Project’s modern facades are a noteworthy addition to Melbourne’s northern suburb of Fairfield. Demonstrating the design prowess of an all-female team united by a common goal, the development comprises two adjacent residences that showcase different yet harmonious architectural styles defined by clean, decisive lines, and a pronounced commitment to sustainability.”
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN MAG | Development with a dash of diversity, sustainability and family
Words by Jarrod Reedie, Dec 2021
“Development doesn’t need to be a dirty word. While occasionally synonymous with looking to quickly flip a property for gain, many property developers are now looking to develop sustainably and ethically, and create places that will be loved by their occupants.”
THE LOCAL PROJECT | BUILDHER8 BY BUILDHER COLLECTIVE
Online Project Gallery , Nov 2021
“Along with Rebeka and Kribashini, six DevelopHer Masterclass graduates joined forces to create two architecturally different, yet complementary and sustainable homes, by pushing the traditional boundaries associated with property development in Melbourne’s leafy northern suburb of Fairfield.”
INSIDE OUT MAGAZINE | GOLDEN RULES OF GREAT LAUNDRIES
Print, May 2021
As part of the “Homes & Renovations” column, my laundry from the Llaneast Project was featured (last image in gallery below).
THE INTERIORS ADDICT | Eight women team up to build houses in unique model
words by Amy Collins-Walker, March 2021
“The BuildHer8 is so exciting! It’s a venture between eight women who are co-funding, co-owning and co-delivering two houses in Melbourne’s leafy suburb of Fairfield,” says BuildHer8’s Ivy Huang who is one of the eight and, in her role, handles the project’s PR and marketing.”
INSPIRATION GALLERY | ARMADALE EDWARDIAN - BATHROOM
Posted March 2021
“… This Armadale Edwardian home was lovingly restored to a modern family abode by Homes by Ivy - with master bathroom featuring Perrin & Rowe taps and shower in Pewter finish.”
ADORE WINTER 2020 | THE HOT EDITION
Print, July 2020
“…Looking for home tours? From an Edwardian-era reno [ahem, yours truly] to breezy Cali-cool vibes, this edition of Adore Magazine showcases four homes in styles everyone can draw inspiration from.”
PODCAST INTERVIEW | ‘BUILD LIKE A BUILDHER’
by BuildHer Collective, July 15, 2020
In this episode Rebeka, co-founder of BuildHer Collective and I speak about the Llaneast Reno and a particularly, shall we say, unique challenge that I faced throughout the process.
DOMAIN MAGAZINE (THE AGE & AFR) COVER STORY
by Jacqui Hammerton, Mar 07, 2020
“…Never did “labour of love” better describe a house than this picture-perfect Edwardian. For the two-year project, the vendor combined her civil engineering background and her creative streak to design what the agent says is “one of the best renovated houses in the area”. The vendor achieve her vision for “sanctuary-like spaces in bedrooms, complemented by grand shared living rooms”, including a family room with six-metre cathedral ceiling. It’s up to the minute, immaculate and in perfect keeping with its classy neighbourhood.”
ADORE MAGAZINE ONLINE | A Classic Edwardian
words by Nichola Davis, June 11, 2020
“…First-time renovator Ivy has turned a run-down Edwardian-era home into an urban haven for entertainers.”
ARMADALE TRANSFORMATION: FROM ‘UGLY DUCKLING’ TO SHOWSTOPPER
words by Krystal Mizzi, 17 Mar 2020 on realestate.com.au and the Herald Sun
“…An Armadale house once dubbed the “ugly duckling” of the street has soared to success at auction after an amazing transformation.”
HOUZZ TOUR | A New Home Renovator Finds a Passion for Design
words by Rebecca Gross, March 5, 2020
“…Ivy Huang has a new-found passion for home design and renovations, having transformed an Edwardian weatherboard cottage into a beautiful, functional family home. “The process was so challenging and enthralling, and I can’t wait to do more of it because it gives me the chance to express a creativity that I had not really explored growing up,” says Huang.”
HOME BEAUTIFUL | Before & After - A Melbourne home is transformed
words by Nicola Conville, Feb 21, 2020
“…First time renovator creates an amazing abode.
When new homeowner Ivy Huang bought a run-down house with the idea of updating it to create a family home, little did she know she'd be bitten by the renovation bug.”
Real Reno - The Llaneast House, Armadale
words by Eve Gunson, Feb 2, 2020
“…Ivy, a member of BuildHer Collective, purchased a classic renovator’s delight in 2017 with the intention of building a family home. Instead she fell in love with renovating so much that she made the bold move of quitting her full-time job to see the renovations through to the end, and is now planning on doing more projects in the future… the renovation bug is a real thing!!”
REAL RENO: THE DOMAIN-FRONT COVER WORTHY HOME
words by Lauren @ West Home, Mar 11, 2020
“…This house is almost too good to be true. Legit. These are not just words…. In fact, when I showed the photo of one of the rooms to a girlfriend of mine she asked whether it was an artist impression. So good it doesn’t actually look real.”
Self-taught owner builder transforms Melbourne home
words by Amy Collins-Walker, February 3, 2020
“…Sitting on 400 square metres in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale, the Edwardian weatherboard abode needed some serious love when Ivy spotted it back in 2017. “The renovation combined my project management, technical and site experience but with a really awesome element of creativity,” says Ivy who lives in the home with her fiancé Adrian and their rescue dog, Queenie.”