It comes as no surprise that the home of Rebeka Morgan sparks joy. As co-founder of BuildHer, a collective that empowers women to tackle property development themselves – and a registered builder and residential developer herself — Rebeka knows a thing or two about what it takes to create a beautiful home. Located in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Northcote, the property boasts natural light, beautiful materials,and ample spaces for Rebeka, her partner John and their five children to relax in.
“We bought a large block of land in Northcote in 2018 that had a gorgeous Edwardian home on it,” says Rebeka. “We subdivided the block and turned the rear garage entrance into a new (almost concealed) front entrance.” Rebeka and John consulted with architects Bellamo & Cat to draft plans for a detached home with a rich materiality. Naturally, Rebeka and John’s businesses, BuildHerCollective and Beirin Projects, oversaw the eight-month construction process.