Courtyards

Bridport Residence extension grabs northern light and creates a quiet safe haven to the rear of the property.

A pulley system extending through the atrium of this House Bruce Alexander is designed so the owners can store bicycles and winch them out of view.

Like all good beach houses, Marcus Beach House explores lightness, filtering natural breezes and integrating indoor/outdoor spaces.

Seaview House is made up of a series of pavilions, designed to fit in with neighbouring old weatherboard cottages without sacrificing contemporary appeal…

Small but with delight, M House looks at how a modest renovation can make a positive contribution to the way a family live.

A grassy green courtyard fit for a cow (ok, not a real cow) at the centre of this renovated St Kilda House adds a bright new focus.

A large suburban home for an extended family in the suburbs doesn't need to look and feel like a cookie cutter McMansion…

The owners of Matai House lived in this early 1900s home for several years before the alterations, so they knew what needed to change!

Somers Courtyard House is a low maintenance home to accommodate an expanding family with regular guests. The best part? It's completely off-grid!

This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way…

At House 3 there's enough space for three generations of the one family to live comfortably together despite a tight site.

Jones House is a home designed for Australian conditions proving architectural ideas can be achieved without big budgets and costly construction methods.

House for Five is a home designed by an architect for his family in an area controlled by strict planning controls. See what he did…

A stunning, but rugged landscape influenced the design of Lake Hawea Courtyard House, giving the owners a space protected from the elements.

Sitting in an historic neighbourhood, House in House. Inside and out, it's a surprising alternative to its dark row house neighbours.

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.

A Collection of Spaces new spaces arranged around two courtyards revitalises a traditional worker's cottage without compromising its historical significance.

Sit down and enjoy the sunset. This prefabricated home, built in just 14 weeks, is designed to take advantage of panoramic views.

Parents' retreat, teen hideaway, granny flat or rental earner — the function of this self contained extension can change over time.

The prefabricated Collingwood House fits easily into its tight urban site, without feeling squeezed for space.

Set around three internal courtyards, Bridge House 2 manages to escape the bustle of Brunswick without sacrificing its sense of place.

Set in a lush tropical rainforest, Planchonella House, is a raw and honest home that takes full advantage of its incredible views.

Normally we fill our homes with objects that remind us of our past. At Bower House, the house itself is made up of elements to remind the owners of their past.

To preserve the bushy site, Cora House was built off-site and then carried onto site by hand - a remarkable feat of ingenuity and preservation.

In the inner city it's not always wise to rely on an aspect. In the case of Diagonal House it made sense to embrace a sunny northern aspect.

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…

Annie Street House was constructed by a project builder and utilises project home technology in unique ways to achieve a tight budget.

Vader House emerges from behind its high boundary wall to disrupt Fitzroy's typical roofline and breathe new life into this Victorian Terrace.

On an extremely small parcel of land Beach Avenue House is designed more like a finely crafted joinery unit than a typical home.

Substantial alterations to an Arts and Crafts house explores the potential of verandahs and decks to become supplemental living spaces…

A 1960s Architect-designed home undergoes 21st Century transformation into a gracious new house fit for modern living.

Long Courtyard House reorients the typical courtyard to the side of the house to bring in North light and create indoor/outdoor living.

A home on the family property for a retiring couple, Storrs Road House aims to reflect in miniature the site and its history.

At first, Lookout House looks like a whacky modern barn, but through the sliding barn door a wonderful courtyard house with spectacular views unfolds.

A new compact living pavilion defies its size thanks to plenty of glass and sliding doors — effortlessly connecting home and garden.

New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.

A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.

Too often homes dictate how we should live. Upside Down Back to Front House is different — a redesign suits how the owners really live.