Design House Australia is a forthcoming showhouse and design event co-founded by acclaimed interior designers Justin Bishop and Lucinda Kimpton. United by a shared devotion to heritage architecture, craftsmanship, and enduring style, the pair are establishing a nationally significant platform celebrating the very finest of Australian design.

Conceived as a landmark exhibition, Design House Australia will see Bishop and Kimpton personally transform an iconic heritage property into an immersive interior world — a rare and beautifully curated experience that honours the spirit of the building while presenting a distinctly contemporary vision of luxury living.

Lucinda and Justin will partner with a highly selective circle of Australia’s leading furnishing and design houses, curating interiors that celebrate the country’s most exceptional products, artisanship, and craftsmanship. Each space will be layered with extraordinary furniture, lighting, textiles, finishes, and decorative detail — offering visitors the opportunity to experience the very best of Australian design in situ, within an atmosphere of history and elegance.

Unlike most temporary showhouses, Design House Australia is conceived with a lasting legacy. In select venues, the completed interiors may remain beyond the exhibition season, allowing the host property to continue enjoying these transformed spaces long after the doors close.

A thoughtfully curated program of events will unfold throughout the exhibition, creating moments of celebration, conversation, and inspiration — drawing together design lovers, media, and the broader community in an unforgettable cultural setting.

This inaugural edition marks the beginning of an ongoing Melbourne series, with future Design House Australia exhibitions envisioned for other significant heritage venues across the city — each one celebrating the region’s architectural legacy, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.

At its core, the concept aims to:

• Celebrate Australian design, heritage, and craftsmanship
• Promote the adaptive reuse of historic properties
• Showcase exceptional furnishings, products, and makers
• Create an immersive and editorial experience for the public and media
• Host curated events that enrich the exhibition throughout the season