Kelvin House is refurbished to create a new open plan living area while a new deck creates better access to the north light.
Mills House eliminates bulky cupboards by converting the floor into storage space, leaving the entire width of the terrace for living.
Hilltop House is a small, carefully crafted dwelling on the steep eastern slopes of Pittwater, a waterway to the north of Sydney.
A clever modern makeover of a young professional couples' apartment provides plenty of space for work, rest and play.
On a windy and exposed site, nestled behind a hill, sits a metal clad nugget; a home for a gold prospector and his family...
A classic Queenslander gets a small triangular extension which manages to dramatically change the functionality of the whole house.
Seal Rocks House takes the qualities of a family home and distills them down to the basics to suit leisure and the serene seaside site.
Timber's warmth and laid-back nature meets clean lines and expanses of glass to create a style that is sophisticated yet relaxed.
Edwards Moore Architects's Cubby House is a pint-sized apartment packed full of fun. A cubby house made not for kids, but for sophisticated adults.
The Cloud House is a recent home extension by architects, McBride Charles Ryan. From the front it's a typical home. From the back, it's a whole other story.
Sean Godsell's Edward Street House in inner-urban Melbourne has a lot of surprises in store. It's full of hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered...
Rattling around in your family home? Looking to free up extra cash? This guy did that by down-sizing to a stylish 'granny flat' at the rear of his property.
What if you outgrow the Mornington beach house that's been in the family for years? Architect Clare Cousins designed a 'treehouse' extension for the big kids.
Tang House is a compact but thoughtful terrace extension that utilizes every nook and cranny to create a versatile home that defies its size.
This micro apartment is like an empty shell - to cook, dress, sleep, eat or entertain you have to rearrange modules and 'build' a new space. It's like lego!
The Studio is inspired by Mighty Mouse. Bright red, yellow and matte black, this tiny apartment is designed to pack a punch -- in spite of its size.
A single tea tree on the site of this beach house became the focus of the project. The aim became to showcase nature, rather than try to dominate and control it.
Hiding at the bottom of a London garden, this glowing writer's shed is the perfect whimsical escape for an author/illustrator who loves children's books.
The Dragonfly is a self-contained addition to an existing holiday home. It maximizes views and appreciation of the site as a model for compact living.
Moor House's family needed was a well designed renovation to provide space and privacy for their growing children. Oh, and all within just 4.5 meters width!
An extremely small house extension transforms a heritage cottage. You'll be surprised the difference clever planning and small addition makes to occupants.
There are a lot of things to consider when planning an extension. Haines House's new raked roofline solves a number of problems effortlessly.
Southern Highlands House's new tiny work space, feels more like an art piece than an office - well proportioned, beautifully curved and effortlessly simple.
Views in one direction access to the garden in the other? Which do you choose? At House Chapple, you can have both!
Tucked away on a treed site on Australia's beautiful Great Ocean Road, Treehouse takes in stunning ocean and tree views.
When you've got a growing family, only 36 m<sup>2</sup> and a limited budget to play with, it takes a lot of imagination to create a workable living space…
Tucked away in a subdivided backyard in Melbourne's Inner North, Nest Architects created a delightfully compact two-bedroom home with a beautiful sunny garden.
Rather than gutting and starting again, a simple reconfiguration was all it took to make this home brighter and more comfortable.
From very early on it was clear that a simple box would dramatically improve the amenity of this home. And what a beautiful box it is!
This space efficient home maximizes living spaces by cleverly concealing bedrooms behind Japanese inspired screens.
A former 19th Century warehouse is transformed into a modern residence which knows how to balance light and dark for dramatic effect.
To maximise space, a lush curtain allows this tiny apartment to multitask, hiding a fold up bed and a world of storage…
Semi-detached house revitalized for a young couple's contemporary lives. The transformation creates a bright new home.
The narrow (3.9 meter) Erskineville House gets a spacious and light makeover thanks to a double height, multi-functional light-well.
On a magnificent, but challenging site, Tinbeerwah House is a beautiful, economical home that sits lightly on the land.
A landmark post-war apartment gets an entirely new fit-out on a very lean budget and a minimalist aesthetic.
A quintessential tin shed is reworked into a modern living/working space in Syndey's gritty inner city.
A previously dark terrace is transformed into a light and bright home with the help of some unusual 'light cannons'.
A house inspired by 20th Century naval camouflage. There's something you don't hear everyday…
This 'Bach' - a New Zealand term for a small holiday shack - is built inside a shipping container. It's a self-contained, portable, and fun retreat for a family of four.
Everyone needs a bit of sunshine in their lives. That's why Bow House goes out of its way to let the sunshine in.
A series of spaces at this small weekender create numerous places sit and enjoy the inspiring surrounds which are comfortable year round.
The old house faced the wrong way and missed out on natural light. With the help of a clever skylight, this renovation turns things around…
It can be a challenge to enjoy indoor/outdoor living without sacrificing your privacy. Birchgrove House achieves the perfect balance.
Stonewood House is a modern, but sensitive home which sits comfortably with homes of heritage significance.
Just like the Doctor's TARDIS this home has a surprisingly big interior. Inside is a completely self contained studio apartment!
Nestled within the undulated roofline of Fitzroy’s famed MacRobertson building sits a warehouse conversion and roof terrace with a difference…
Easterbrook House uses a humble set of materials and simple forms to ensure the landscape its rightful place as the highlight.
A combination of good design and plenty of storage makes inner city downsize house feel just as spacious as the owners' previous home.
This apartment renovation in the middle of one of Sydney's busiest suburbs still manages to capture the relaxed nature of a beach house…
Dubbed 'The Ark', this child-friendly house has loads of character and a story to tell. It's the antithesis of a minimalist white box.
Middle Park Studio isn't a house. But if it were, it would be a great example of how we can develop backyards with laneway access into smart, sustainable homes.
Westmere Alteration merges inside and out with a contemporary aesthetic and an unbelievable connection to the outside plus upper level sea views…
The brick exterior of Five Courts House belies its light-filled interior which surrounds five courtyards arranged around the perimeter.
Sliding Wall House makes the most of a small space by tucking a bedroom behind a sliding wall. One minute it's a desk, next it's gone…
What looks like a contemporary shipping container pops out of this renovated Sandringham House.
MAMIL haters, beware. Bike House is designed for a family of four bikes-lovers who have foregone the family car for a two-wheeled alternative.
After stripping back years of unthoughtful additions, Richmond House receives a bright and modern interpretation of a lean-to.
The Pohutukawa House stands at the coastal foreshore of a wild beach on a site almost overgrown with mature Pohutukawa trees.
A renovation of a Victorian terrace house, the Bondi House was conceived as a first floor timber tube above a ground level brick box.
Thanks to a clever refurbishment this South Melbourne House becomes a communal multi-zoned space in keeping with the family's desire to live and work together.
Casual House's low maintenance, no frills materials create an affordable yet compelling extension to the rear of a family home.
Like a real doll's house, this addition is two spaces stacked on top of each other and uses furniture and joinery to divide spaces instead of doors and walls.
Befitting a regionally based sculptor, Sawmill House is a hand crafted upgrade from his existing rather rustic bohemian abode.
At West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters, the new work preserves and extends the pattern of rooms in respect of the existing plan…
The Armadale House addition creates an open plan living area with a great connection to the garden, maximising the small site.
Through high quality design, the compact Darlinghurst Apartment provides an affordable option for inner city living…
Winscombe Extension deals with a growing family and a strong desire to establish a connection to the manicured rear garden…
On an extremely small parcel of land Beach Avenue House is designed more like a finely crafted joinery unit than a typical home.
A new studio and a reworking of the original home dramatically improves liveability at South Durras House.
The clients of Brighton East Interior wanted to ensure their home met the hectic requirements of the family while preferring to not build up.
Behind these unassuming terraces' heritage facades is an unexpectedly modern home blurring the boundaries between two once separate houses.
Musk is a stylish modern prefab cabin designed as a secluded retreat to relax and enjoy 360 degree views of natural bushland.
Tent House is designed to encourage freedom and protection from a hostile (but beautiful) landscape — like a permanent tent…
A new compact living pavilion defies its size thanks to plenty of glass and sliding doors — effortlessly connecting home and garden.
Built on top of an existing brick double garage, Stradwick House feels more spacious thanks to double height spaces and large windows.
A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.
