Centered around reconnecting the building to the landscape surrounding Northwood House, Dangar Barin Smith separates small terraces in the garden into two distinct spaces.
Reworking an existing cottage in a conservation precinct in Bowral, Cloud Cottage by Takt Studio explores light and natural materials through an ecologically driven design.
Zuzana and Nicholas transforming Monash Road House an existing post-war cottage into a perfect harmony between modern functionality and classic aesthetics.
Nestled towards the back of the block in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb, Malvern House by Eliza Blair Architecture is a two-storey addition to an existing weatherboard Edwardian home.
Located in an affluent coastal suburb south-east of Melbourne’s central business district, Louisa House by Lou Prentice Interiors and Templeton Architecture is a two-storey family home that honours.
The compact yet multi-faceted form of Clontarf 02 by Watershed Design follows the complexities of the surrounding large trees at the front of the site.
Located within an early Merchant Builder’s development, Malvern Residence by Studio Wonder intertwines the existing characteristics with a modern sensibility to create a contemporary family home.
Overlooking the botanical gardens, the mid-century South Yarra Penthouse by Tamsin Johnson is full of natural light and an eclectic collection of furniture.
Sitting in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb, Middle Park Residence by Zerni is a picturesque home that celebrates the past and is filled with natural light.
Set behind the building’s original brickwork façade, The Howard West Penthouse by JCB Architects is a simple and timeless sanctuary in an urban environment on the edge of Melbourne city.
Sitting on a wind-swept hill overlooking the Bass Straight, Inverloch by Michael Ellis Architects is a family retreat featuring materials chosen for their longevity.
Killarney St by Peri Mooney fuses a strong modernist influence with contemporary Australian design sensibilities in a top-floor apartment perched atop the trees and looking out to Sydney harbour.
Designed for a garden-loving client, House in the Garden by Sam Crawford Architects is an addition to the rear of a modest interwar bungalow, opening up opportunities for light and views throughout.
Due to the project’s location within the historic ‘Valley’ neighbourhood of Rozelle, the preservation and restoration of the late Victorian workers' cottage was central to the design.
Situated in the lively suburb of Fitzroy, Gallery House by Inarc Architects is a Victorian era terrace house that facilitates a contemporary style of working and living.
Blackheath Artist’s Studio by Design King Company is ideal for painting, study and refuge. The design approach draws on broader ideas of affordable housing, regional living, form and light.
Sitting in Pohutukawa trees in an affluent suburb in Auckland, Herne Bay Hideaway by Lloyd Hartley Architects is the transformation of an existing 1960s house into a private oasis for a young family.
Sitting on a steep west-facing site with views of the Samford Valley, Wooloowin House by Nielsen Jenkins celebrates the Queensland climate with a courtyard and pool.
Dulwich Hill Double by Sam Crawford consists of alterations and additions to a Federation era house; updating, restoring and adding to the dwelling to accommodate three generations of the one family.
Richmond apartment is the culmination of a decade of travel, collecting and commissioning for the personal home of creative director Interior Design Nickolas Gurtler.
Set on an elevated paddock overlooking the Tamar river below, The Wool Rooms by Davies Design & Construction is a renovation of an existing dwelling rich with history.
Taking cues from the coastal surrounds of Lorne in Victoria, Mizu House by Georgina Jeffries combines a Japanese design aesthetic with refined joinery and restrained material palette to create a warm.
Set in one of Australia’s major wine regions north of Sydney, the iconic landscape design of Hunter Valley Residence by Dangar Barin Smith features several mature tree species.
Located on the shores of Lake Hawea, twenty minutes’ drive from Wanaka, this newly designed residence by Condon Scott Architects capitalises on exceptional views of the lake and Southern Alps.
Located in the Byron Bay hinterland, Belcon Constructions husband and wife team rejected the archetypal ‘white’ aesthetic in Byron instead opting for a sleek, black, minimalist build to blend.
Lacquerwall by WHDA, faced with a contradiction of a lack of natural light, and the desire for privacy from the offices located opposite the west-facing balcony.
Located in Mungo Brush on the north coast of New South Wales, Courtyard House by CHROFI is a prefabricated, off-grid and modern interpretation of a traditional rural Australian home.
Located in one of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Bougainvillea Row House by Luigi Rosselli Architects is a transformation of a 1950s three-storey terrace house.
Situated in a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, Double Void House by JDA Studio has a soft palette and a pared back design approach that amplifies the two light-filled voids.
This Twin House residence by Smith Architecture takes advantage of the private outlook to the north and connects all of the major living and sleeping spaces to the inner city bushland.
Set against a backdrop of stunning ocean views in South Coogee, Bunya by Casey Brown is contemporary coastal bliss. This four-bedroom multi-level home offers unforgettable views and design elements.
Elwood Residence sees Doherty Design reinject life utilising colour as muse for this quirky Melbourne home, engaged to transform this existing art deco manor.
Responding to a steep western facing site that overlooks Sydney’s Pittwater, Church Point House by CHROFI has a large sunken courtyard cut into the escarpment at the rear.
Located on a busy road in the suburb of Toorak, the stark monolithic facade disguises SLD Residence, although it is filled with an abundance of natural light.
Martin Friedrich Architects designed a Playful House 2-storey curved concrete form, facilitating multiple sporting areas with a monochromatic backdrop.
Cheah Saw Architecture restored and reorganised a historic cottage for young family, making a generous space that is closely connected to external environment and boasts an abundance of natural light.
At an eye-catching scale, natural light reflects the textures inside CC House by Rachel Hudson Architecture in Sydney’s North. The material palette, which was selected for its contextual appeal.
River House by KA Design Studio looks like a single-storey house from the street level but has three other stories that cascade down the steep site as a series of shifted volumes.
Located in Brisbane’s east, Kelder Architects reconfigures an original 1940s Queenslander home to cater for entertaining, while retaining its celebrated heritage features.
With a brief defined by texture, the kitchen of Astrus House is anchored by a sculptural, monolithic island bench accommodating large family celebrations.
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