Ivanhoe House is a house designed by Kerstin Thompson architects, located in Ivanhoe, a verdant suburb in Melbourne, Australia. Construction of the house was completed in 2008. The house is distinguished from standard twentieth century courtyard houses by its elevated nature. This creates a courtyard which is both on the ground and in the upper level of the house, forming a gateway into the garden and the wider context of the park.“This house was heavily on local arts and crafts traditions, In particular the work of Harold Desbrowe-Annear, a key reference point because of his profound influence on the architectural legacy of Melbourne and here in Ivanhoe”. –Kerstin Thompson