DESIGNFREO ON LOCATION 22: WHISPERING SMITH / JOONDANNA MICRO-COMMUNITY

One block, three homes. When the Joondanna micro-community came onto our radar, we leapt at the opportunity to show you something we love – quality suburban infill.

At the front sits Caterina’s House, a refurbished 1940s character home that’s already occupied. Behind it are two new, semi-detached townhouses designed by Whispering Smith Architects.

Caterina’s House (left) and one of the new townhouses (right)

The project is a case study in adding density in established suburbs while preserving local character and tree canopy. It’s a model Whispering Smith’s sustainable development arm, New Resident, is championing, on projects like Giuseppe’s House in Beaconsfield (DesignFreo On Location 20).

The townhouses share Giuseppe’s contemporary design DNA – light-filled interiors, warm cork floor tiles, beautiful joinery, a rich colour palette, and breezy indoor/outdoor connectivity to landscaped courtyards.

Townhouse interior

See for yourself and hear architect Kate FitzGerald share the micro-community design story. Whether you have a sub-divisible block or just want to soak up some design inspiration, grab the chance to hear from a talented changemaker leading the way on density done well.

And as first to see it, you may leave with a new home – the townhouses hit the market soon!

The address is on your ticket.

When: Saturday 18 April 2026
Time: 9.30am – 10.45am
Where: Joondanna – address supplied with booking
Tickets: $30 | Student/seniors concession $20 | plus booking fee