The Sociable Weaver

Name: The Sociable Weaver
Address: Melbourne, VIC, 3183, AU
Telephone: +61390683030

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The Sociable Weaver

We are a design and building company that creates healthy, sustainable, inspiring homes that are functional and affordable.

Our architectural homes encourage connection to nature, to community and to ourselves. The Sociable Weaver is a new design and build company by award-winning builder, Dave Martin, formally of Archiblox, and social entrepreneur Danny Almagor of Small Giants. Our purpose is to create architecturally-designed homes that are modern, beautiful, functional, affordable and sustainable.

14/04/2026

Furnishing a home with intention | The Nesting Guide is guided by five key values that support environmentally conscious living:
• locally made
• low embodied carbon
• durable materials
• wellbeing focused
• circular economy principles
Along with five clear certifications of OEKO-TEX, FSC, GOTS, Australian Made + Owned and B CORP.

Together, these considerations help create homes that feel calm, responsible and enduring. A resource designed to support thoughtful decision making beyond the
build.

Explore The Nesting Guide (link in bio).

Image from our Drifwood project featuring our brand partners + with photography by

13/04/2026

Introducing The Nesting Guide

A new resource created by The Sociable Weaver to support thoughtful furnishing of sustainable homes.

Designing a home with care for the environment is only one part of the journey. The objects we choose to live with also shape the health, longevity and atmosphere of our spaces.

The Nesting Guide brings together furniture, lighting, textiles and homewares aligned with principles of durability, low embodied carbon, responsible sourcing and wellbeing.

A considered pathway for creating interiors that support both people and planet.

Explore the guide via the link in out bio and contact us if you're interested in designing your dream home.

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17/03/2026

IN PROGRESS | Neerim Junction

Stone gathered from the site finds its way back into the home. A feature wall of locally sourced stone forms the fireplace at our Neerim Junction project.

At its centre, fireplace introduces warmth and sculptural form to the living space. Stonework by + concrete hearth by

18/02/2026

IN CONSTRUCTION | Material Study — Neerim Junction, West Gippsland: The cool weight of steel meets the warmth of rammed earth — materials chosen not only for performance, but for how they weather beautifully over time.

17/02/2026

IN CONSTRUCTION | Rammed Earth + Reflected Landscape — Neerim Junction, West Gippsland

Rammed earth walls ground the home in place, while steel and glass quietly mirror the shifting landscape beyond. Reflections blur the edge between building and site, allowing the architecture to sit lightly within its rugged surrounds — measured, restrained, and deeply connected to nature beyond.

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15/02/2026

ON SITE | Neerim Junction, West Gippsland
A home that walks the line between shelter and landscape.

The deep eaves stretch outward, tracing the horizon and offering protection from the elements, while full-height glazing draws the rolling hills into daily life. The dark exterior recedes into the terrain, allowing the changing sky and paddocks beyond to become the focal point.

Designed to sit lightly, built to endure — architecture that responds to place rather than competing with it.

Visit our website to explore more of this project under construction (link in bio).

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29/01/2026

Shoreham — a coastal bushland retreat.
Natural, understated materials anchor the architecture gently to its site.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining space is calm, tactile and purposeful. Clean lines and considered detailing sit within a restrained, natural palette — allowing light, texture and daily ritual to unfold.

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Styling Notes: Artwork by , Sofa , Cushions

20/01/2026

2025 — a year of materiality, colour, and momentum.

From ELM and Murnong (featured by and ), to new works captured for our Shoreham, Sylvia and Neerim Junction projects, and our latest work Solara recognised in the

Alongside built work, we expanded our practice through writing, travel and dialogue — from our Arichtect Noa’s Japan Field Trip to participation in the Wisdom & Action Forum, Tree Planting Days + a panel discussion with + .

Looking ahead to 2026, we continue to work on bespoke, high-end residential projects grounded in place, longevity, and care. We can’t wait to share our latest projects with you.

Planning a project? We’re open to conversations for 2026.
→ contact us online, send us DM or email: [email protected]

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08/12/2025

Our Murnong project has been featured by , both online and in their latest print issue.

A project we’re immensely proud of — made possible by the incredible trades and suppliers who shaped every detail with skill, care and collaboration.

We’re grateful for each and every one of you.

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22/10/2025

Commended | Solara, Cape Paterson, Victoria

We’re thrilled to share that our project Solara received the 2025 Residential Architecture Commendation at the Artedomus x The Local Project (Emerging) Designer Awards last night

This commendation celebrates Solara — a coastal home in Cape Paterson, Victoria, that embodies environmental integrity and a serene connection to nature.

Stay tuned as we share more from this project, or visit our website to learn more.

15/10/2025

Inside the latest issue (03) of The Design Files Magazine you’ll find our recent project, Murnong, featured in the Climate section — celebrating the best in sustainable homes. Murnong is truly built to last.

“Using passive solar principles, The Sociable Weaver designed this new home in Melbourne’s west around a central courtyard to achieve an impressive 8.3-star energy rating. It’s simple, sustainable, and full of character.”

Pick up a copy of the magazine to read more, or visit our website to explore our latest projects.

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Location: West Footscray, Bunurong Country

Address

Melbourne, VIC
3183

Telephone

+61390683030

Website

http://www.thesociableweaver.com.au/

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