No matter who we are, the one need that connects us all is shelter. As ecological architects, our mission is to design affordable, healthy, energy-efficient, and joyful homes that support and nurture you and your family for years to come. We believe a home should inspire an active and fulfilling life, helping you feel grounded and connected to the world around you.
The joy of the pursuit of architecture is in creating unique homes and buildings which are shaped around the specifics of the site, the climate, and the needs and wants of the owner. No we won’t be pumping out 1000’s of homes a year to fill a statistical demand. But what we will produce will be a blend of the best suited materials and construction technology and our human experience and learned knowledge.
Homes should be a legacy for generations to come. That’s why we design houses that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges, built to last with cost-effective sustainable design solutions while sparking joy for the people living in them. Our team creates sustainable house designs that are made to withstand all seasons and climates with energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. Creating Future Heritage. That’s what we do, throughout the cool temperate climates of Central Victoria.
Matthew has over two decades of experience in architecture, working across Sydney, Melbourne, and the Ballarat region. From early on in his architectural studies, Matt had an interest in alternative building methods and vernacular design. This inspired him to study in the UK and explore life and design across Southeast Asia, India, and Europe, seeking to understand how and why different cultures shape their buildings to suit their climate and available materials.
With these learnings, Matt founded Enduring Domain in 2013 to offer an architecture service that prioritises environmentally sustainable design. This has allowed Matt to continue to research and develop better ways of living a more harmonious lifestyle with the natural world around us.
To balance the demands of running an architectural studio, Matt often cycles and hikes to places that give him new perspectives and inspiration.
Registered Architect
Architects Registration Board of Victoria member no. 19966
Bachelor of Architecture (hons) 2003
Deakin University
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Member of Architeam
Member of Design Matters National
“I wanted to build a small, sustainable and thermally efficient house within a tight budget and immediately liked the designs and ethos that Enduring Domain Architecture offered. From the initial consultation to the final drawings and any questions I had in between, Matt understood my brief and delivered a design that was beyond my expectations and I couldn’t be happier.”
— Jodie
“We engaged Matt to design our home with a specific brief about light, space and warmth. We couldn’t be happier with what Matt achieved for us. We now live in a sunny, light-filled, comfortable home, both easy to live in and beautiful. We felt Matt aligned with our values in a very practical and affordable way. Our power bills have been cut in half!”
— Clare and Eugene
“Matt assisted us with an energy efficient design that achieved our goal and worked well in keeping with the lines of the existing structure of the house. Matt also put us in touch with a builder that had extensive experience with strawbale construction. As a result of our teamwork approach, our entire family home is now extremely comfortable year-round with minimal energy input.”
— Louise and Hugh
“Matt was able to design our home with our ideas in mind but also able to compliment them or throw to an innovative new idea, keeping our budget in mind. Matt was professional in his engagement with the local council managing the challenges associated with a heritage overlay.”
— Sonia and Adrian
“Enduring Domain Have Faced All Challenges With Imagination And Humour. Each Time We See The Clever Design Ideas Included In This Small Structure We Tell Each Other “That’s Why You Need An Architect”. Highly Recommended, Especially For Their Concern For Environmental Sustainability And Experience In Green Building And Design.”
— Judy and Neil
“After meeting Matt Turner it became clearly evident that his vision and philosophy for a house build were exactly in line with our sensibilities. Matt’s comprehensive attention to detail and solid grasp of eco-efficient building materials and the like, made certain we travelled along on a cohesive pathway from the very beginning, with nothing left to chance.”
— Craig and Nora (The Rex)
