The Victorian coastal town of Venus Bay – part of the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park on the South Gippsland coastline – is an oasis of pristine beaches, rugged landscapes and wildlife.
Wave House by Martin Friedrich Architects is a bold architectural statement, with masterfully balanced, controlled geometries creating a rhythmic and dynamic composition throughout form and space.
Horace House by Tara Wokulski combines minimalist design with functional elements, incorporating Made by Storey flooring and natural finishes to create a serene family home.
Haven by Latitude 37 exemplifies coastal luxury on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, seamlessly blending contemporary design with the natural beauty of Mount Eliza’s ‘Golden Mile’.
In Melbourne’s Brunswick East, Bryant Alsop breathes new life into a dark and dated Californian bungalow via a central courtyard and light-filled rear extension.
Armadale Annex by Eliza Blair Architecture blends modern design with an Edwardian home, enhancing living spaces through sustainability and heritage preservation.
Simone Haag has long been a beacon of timeless design, consistently creating spaces that embrace and enhance their inherent charm. Light Well House, her family home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Holbrooke House, designed by Melbourne-based interior designer Brahman Perera, nods to Art Deco style while remaining firmly rooted in its contemporary surroundings.
Nilo Brighton by Tom Robertson Architects is a dual residence that balances privacy, security, and warmth, featuring a cohesive design with abundant natural light and serene interiors.
Weaving minimalist utilitarianism into a post-war gabled bungalow, Preston House by Dion Keech Architects and Custom Choice Builders is honest, unfussy and hard-wearing.
A dazzling bespoke golden coffee machine is the result of a collaboration between two of Australia’s most innovative coffee brands – La Marzocco and Melbourne’s ST. ALi.
Whispering Dunes by Homeroom Studio blends heritage and modernity, grounded by Made by Storey European oak flooring that helps create a serene family retreat in Melbourne’s urban landscape.
Situated on a corner block on Fitzroy’s beloved Gertrude Street, Gertrude Hotel by Pepper & Well infuses Australian pub culture with a European sensibility felt through the venue’s design.
Weaving personal histories with the contemporary energy of Melbourne, Hopper Joint is a welcoming eatery designed by Brahman Perera that is an ode to memory, heritage and community.
Collaborating with Leonard Joel for its new national headquarters and saleroom in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Studio Doherty has created something distinctly contemporary.
Conceived as a subterranean retreat, The Boulevard defies conventional constructs with a design that is almost entirely enveloped by its natural surroundings.
In the elegant streets of Armadale stands a restored, reinvigorated dwelling where the elegance of Victorian architecture meets the dynamism of everyday life.
Reframing the traditional calm and comfort of a residential environment, Splinter Society produces a space that offers all the striking elements of a boutique stay.
Fooks House by Lani Fixler Studio With a sensitive restoration of an original mid-century house, Lani Fixler Studio adapts a heritage-laden dwelling to suit a contemporary lifestyle.
Near the banks of the Moorabool River in the rural north-east of Victoria’s Geelong, an unexpected collection of minimal volumes quietly hugs the land.
With its tightly tailored curation of quality second-hand and rare archival pieces, SWOP has been redefining what a circular fashion economy can offer while building its own keen community.
Exemplifying the town’s humble beachside aesthetic, Osprey, Martha Cove, designed by Wolveridge Architects for Figurehead Group, offers a new standard for coastal apartment living on Victoria.
The Block’s Bec and George Douros finally create their own dream home, in Melbourne’s Williamstown, where expansive windows and sliding doors from Trend flood the house with light.
Sculpted by the constraints of its tight site in Melbourne’s Windsor, Eastbourne is an introspective home that skilfully balances privacy and connection.
An intriguing series of volumes that welcomes and closes off from its bushland locale, this Victorian residence explores and pushes the defined boundaries of what a house can be.
In Melbourne’s inner south-east sits Butterfly House, a Victorian Italianate double-storey villa with a new pavilion where robust materials seamlessly link inside with out.
Anchored by a central pavilion, this home caters to a socially active family, facilitating connections between spaces and a harmonious blend of indoor-outdoor living.
Stewart sees architectural firm SSdH follow processes outlined by the Burra Charter to preserve the original character of a building in Brunswick East.
This sensitively imagined modern home in one of Melbourne’s most charming heritage zones demonstrates InForm’s ability to create a design dialogue with both streetscape and landscape.
Garden Lane Residence in South Yarra blends historic Victorian charm with modern design, creating a light-filled, sustainable sanctuary that harmonises indoor and outdoor living.
A meticulous renovation of two Art Deco apartments with strong architectural legacy sees Max Copolov seamlessly blend heritage charm with modern luxury.
Terrace House strikes a balance between privacy and bold design, presenting a street presence that defines its identity, complemented by an inviting internal softness.
A striking example of architectural ingenuity and collaboration, Crown Road by Jane Cameron Architects and Architect Hewson is a revival of a mid-century home.
Robin House, designed by Wolveridge Architects, redefines coastal residential design by bridging the gap between mass-market offerings and high-end architectural solutions.
Fiona Lynch Office transforms a Georgian revival home into a vibrant, contemporary residence, seamlessly merging historical grandeur with modern living.
Within Warm Shadow, an Edwardian brick home in Malvern, Studio Kennon has devised a contemporary interior to contrast and complement the structure’s historical context.
Canterbury Terrace is thoughtfully reimagined to honour its Victorian-era roots while embracing contemporary design elements. Albert Mo Architects weaves rich, textural details into the home’s design.
The 19th-century Fairfield Courtyard House in Melbourne has been reimagined by Taylor Knights with a concrete and glass pavilion that connects the home more intrinsically to its surrounds.
Secreted away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of inner Melbourne, Hidden House stays true to its name and is inspired by the landscape it inhabits.
Behind a striking, geometric facade, Lang 靚 is a soft and discreet home that inspires wellness, creativity and movement, making the most of a small, inner-city block.
Studiofour skilfully transforms the mid-century home Airlie Avenue Residence, preserving its distinctive architectural elements and using them as inspiration for the next chapter.
Within its idyllic setting in the Mornington Peninsula, Retreat Residence feels transportive for all those that enter through the tall trees that mark the driveway leading to its entrance.
Melbourne design studio Ross Gardam combines art with functional design, as evidenced in its two new product ranges, introduced at Melbourne Design Week 2024.
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