Derek Swalwell is an Australian architectural, interiors, landscape, lifestyle, food, travel, and art photographer based in Melbourne. With a career spanning over two decades since 1999, he is celebrated for his masterful use of natural light and compelling visual storytelling. His work, which began with collaboration with Melbourne’s design and architecture community, now includes international commissions and frequent publication across leading design media.
Known for images that convey both clarity and emotional atmosphere, Derek’s photography captures the essence of space—whether residential, commercial, or environmental—with precision and narrative depth. His portfolio spans architecture, lifestyle, and editorial genres, always grounded in a thoughtful and engaging visual approach.
LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia
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Kosloff Architecture masterfully transformed the ground floor shells of the historical Gatwick Private Hotel into a versatile single-family home and studio in Melbourne, Australia. This project not only provides flexible living arrangements but also respects and incorporates…
Somers House, designed by Kennedy Nolan Architects, embodies the studio’s commitment to blending architecture and interior design into a singular, cohesive discipline. Drawing inspiration from twentieth-century Modernism, the house represents a seamless relationship between form, space, and…
Ima Asa Yoru, nestled on the ground floor of Skye House, is a culinary gem that brings the essence of Japanese tradition to Nightingale Village in Brunswick. With a focus on good food, exceptional service, and community…
Originally built in the 1890s, the Federation house had been renovated several times and was ready for a complete transformation. Located on a beautiful tree lined street in St Kilda West the site has direct access to…
Henry House is a 140-year-old Victorian terrace house that has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary rear ground level extension.
The centerpiece of Brighton East Residence is a dramatic double height entry hall, accessed via a generous and lush garden path. A sculptural steel stair and bridge connects the levels and the parents’ domain from the kids’…
Nightingale Ballarat includes one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, a rooftop garden and community room, a café, and an office on the ground floor, all 100% sold prior to completion.
Located within Mount Eagle Estate in Eaglemont, Local House is a modern, sustainable home that reinterprets the character of the historically significant suburb and harmonizes with its landscaped surroundings.
Set on an unusual wedge-shaped property this four-bedroom family home utilises its north-west frontage for the outdoor entertaining area and pool.
