Specializations
About Arkular
Arkular is an Australian lifestyle agency and architectural firm specializing in the design of sustainable, prefabricated modular homes. They focus on creating attainable, architecturally designed homes suitable for various Australian environments, including rural, coastal, and city locations. Arkular positions itself as a facilitator, simplifying the design and construction process for clients by managing the architectural aspects while partnering with a network of world-class modular manufacturers for the actual building process. This approach aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient way to build custom, high-quality, and sustainable homes.
Arkular's homes are designed with a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. They integrate passive solar design principles to create homes that are healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. The company prioritizes using locally sourced materials and systems whenever possible, selecting the most sustainable options available. Arkular believes in creating homes that are not just fashionable but enduring and environmentally responsible, serving as lasting legacies for future generations. Their designs are customized to the land and its unique environment, reflecting the owner's style and surroundings.
The company offers an end-to-end service, providing clients with a dedicated team that includes architects, interior designers, and project managers. They streamline the building process, minimizing time frames and maximizing efficiency through prefabricated construction methods. Arkular partners with a select network of modular builders across Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia allowing a national footprint. These partners use controlled building facilities to ensure quality and precision in the construction of the modular components. Clients are welcome to walkthrough the facility during construction. The prefabricated modules are then delivered to the client's site for assembly. Arkular works collaboratively with its manufacturing partners to ensure the final product reflects its architectural intent and involves clients throughout the entire journey.
Model Index
Arkular: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arkular based?
Arkular is based in Melbourne, Australia, Australia. Their website is https://arkular.com/.
How many home models does Arkular offer?
Arkular has 71 models in the catalog, covering Modular, Studio, Barn. Most manufacturers also accept custom modifications on request.
Models

Agnes Water House

Alphington House

Anglesea Beach House

Backyard Room Studio
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Bangalow Courtyard House

Bangalow Hinterland House

Barwon Heads House

Bellarine Peninsula House
Bicheno House
Blackburn House

Bonnie Doon House

Bowral House
Bruny Island House

Bungendore NSW House
Byron Bay Hinterland Modular Home

Byron Bay House

Bywong Modular House

Cambridge Multi-generational House

Cape Woolamai Beach House

Cedar Brush Creek House
Claremont House

Clydesdale House

Coastal Modular Beach House
Coorabell Ridge House
Currumbin Valley House
Dirranbandi House
Drummond North House

Fish Creek House

Flame Zone House
Flinders Beach House

Flinders House

Flinders House Garden by Jim Fogarty
Glendon Brook House

Guildford House

Howqua House

Huon Valley House

Jindabyne House

Kangaroo Valley House

Mornington Peninsula House
Mudgeeraba House

New Brighton House

Nicholls Rivulet House

Nimbin House

Northern Rivers House

Orange House

Oxford Falls House

Pearl Beach House
Phillip Island House

Point Lonsdale House
Porepunkah House

Portsea Beach House
Queenslander Gable House

Red Hill House
Rye Modular Beach House

Sandy Point Beach House
Seventeen Seventy House

Shoreham House

Southern Highland House

South Golden Beach House

Suffolk Park House

Summertown South Australia House
Taranna House

The Agricultural Lakehouse

The Banksia House

The Guest House

Torquay House

Universal Design Modular Home

Upper Kangaroo Valley Barnhouse

Ventnor House

Yackandandah House
Yattalunga House
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