Courtyards

This 170-year-old bluestone cottage gets a luxe and layered upgrade—without losing its old-world soul.

This two-storey Fitzroy North home uses its laneway boundary to create a lush, private inner-city oasis with a pool at its heart.

Why settle for a standard backyard when you can wrap your home around a lush courtyard? Baker’s House rethinks suburban living.

A clever extension brings new life to this Edwardian home—wait until you see the double-height atrium!

Forget cookie-cutter renovations—this one balances nostalgia with a bold new chapter, and the result is stunning...

Heritage charm, modern swagger. See how this Victorian cottage got a next-level makeover while keeping its soul intact.

Inspired by the childhood chatterbox game, this home unfolds a series of playful, light-filled spaces in Fitzroy North.

Blending Victorian-era details with a contemporary design approach creates a home that respects two worlds...

Clever design turns a cramped workers' cottage into a double-storey family home.

Forget the front door — this beautiful rammed earth home greets you with a friendly courtyard welcome.

Prefab magic! These houses arrived by barge and were installed in two days.

These architects designed a home that grows with its family, thanks to clever, future-proof design.

A glass walkway linking old and new? See how this 1930s bungalow embraces change.

It’s 70s architecture with a modern twist. Take a peek inside this thoughtfully redesigned South Yarra townhouse.

What happens when four kids, elderly parents, and a heritage-listed home collide? Find out how this family made it all work...

A home that blends into its suburban surroundings while quietly championing passive solar design and low-carbon construction...

Inspired by old farm sheds, this contemporary farmhouse respects its rural roots while embracing sustainability and modern living.

See how a floating box and sunken courtyard completely transformed this South Australian cottage into a sleek, modern masterpiece.

Wondering how two families can live together without stepping on toes? This design cracks the code for multigenerational homes.

This thoughtfully designed renovation repositions a classic Queenslander on its site, creating distinct garden rooms and modern family spaces.

How Kreis Grennan Architecture used smart design to create two spacious homes on a compact site...

A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.

Sunlit spaces and seamless design—this extension brings new life to this historic Victorian home.

This renovation isn't just an update—it's a tribute to the original design, reimagined for today.

A hidden piece of history reshapes a modern Fremantle home renovation thanks to some creative design solutions...

This modern farmhouse combines tradition with sustainability, offering stunning views and off-grid living in Carrickalinga.

Combining energy-efficient design and a connection to the outdoors allows this modern farmhouse to offer the best of both worlds…

Heritage front, contemporary heart—this home balances heritage charm with modern family needs.

Louvres, clerestory windows, and a unique floor plan help this coastal retreat perfectly connect with its natural environment.

Need extra space without a full renovation? This backyard cabin is the answer. See how they did it!

Innovative design transforms a challenging south-facing block into a bright, inviting home.

Explore how this Dependent Persons Unit (DPU; AKA Granny Flat) transforms a small space into the ideal retreat that's also demountable.

A central courtyard helps this home harness northern light, retain the garden, and keeps the floor plan flexible for future change.

A stunning renovation that preserves heritage while embracing contemporary living.

By restoring the original cottage and separating the addition from the original home, The Paperbark sensitively blends old and new...

Placing the living areas on the first floor instead of the ground gives this home the sense of being in a treehouse...