In an effort to find more space for a growing and ageing family, Andrew Maynard Architects created a home that has shared space and more private zones.
You can't see the sea from this modern beach house. Undeterred by the lack of view, it faces a sheltered internal courtyard instead.
A versatile multi-functional extension can become completely open to the outdoors, or close down for protection from the elements.
A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.
This apartment renovation in the middle of one of Sydney's busiest suburbs still manages to capture the relaxed nature of a beach house…
A contemporary extension of this Elsternwick House is clad in contrasting dark zinc to draw a very deliberate line between new and old.
Westmere Alteration merges inside and out with a contemporary aesthetic and an unbelievable connection to the outside plus upper level sea views…
Instead of a generic mass-built home, this family built a home designed to suit their lifestyle and the sub-tropical Brisbane climate.
Designed in a flood-prone area, this modest, sustainable beach house touches the earth so lightly it appears to float!
A modular home constructed of engineered timber (instead of steel) is the perfect fit for a steel slope in New Zealand's seismic zone.
With the help of friends and neighbours this beautifully crafted home was realised on a budget closer to a caravan than a family home.
A separate gabled guest pavilion adds both space flexibility to an existing weatherboard weekender, making it the perfect family getaway.
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.
Clad in burnt timber and weathered steel sheets, Pacific House is a beautiful house that takes full advantage of the dramatic site.
Architect Will Harkness placed this holiday home carefully among a number of established Gum Trees to take advantage of the view.
Set in stunning surrounds Wakatipu Guest House is a two bedroom home that provides comfortable accommodation for up to eight people.
After stripping back years of unthoughtful additions, Richmond House receives a bright and modern interpretation of a lean-to.
Sean Godsell Architects explore the traditional verandah to create a stunning beach home sheltered from the extremes of coastal life.
This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way…
Embracing the morning sun and bay breezes, Christian Street House is comfortable year-round by making the most of Brisbane's climate.
By replacing space lost to the renovation with a roof deck, Stick House ensures not a millimetre of outdoor space is sacrificed.
Sit down and enjoy the sunset. This prefabricated home, built in just 14 weeks, is designed to take advantage of panoramic views.
Prefab's Spotted Gum cladding ensures the budget friendly modular design looks both high-class and appropriate to its coastal setting.
An eclectic couple of homes in Sydney's Marrickville demonstrates a new model for urban consolidation…
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.
Today, thanks to a modern addition, Arcadia bears its name proudly and a family enjoy the peace and pastoral happiness of its setting.
Befitting a regionally based sculptor, Sawmill House is a hand crafted upgrade from his existing rather rustic bohemian abode.
Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…
Vader House emerges from behind its high boundary wall to disrupt Fitzroy's typical roofline and breathe new life into this Victorian Terrace.
This treehouse in Separation Creek enjoys panoramic views, perched on a steep forested hillside above the Great Ocean Road and Bass Strait.
A new studio and a reworking of the original home dramatically improves liveability at South Durras House.
From distant water views to the nearby sculptural native trees, Bass Street Residence angles itself to take it all in…
Substantial alterations to an Arts and Crafts house explores the potential of verandahs and decks to become supplemental living spaces…
Maylands Additions is a highly crafted addition that builds on the materials and detailed richness of the existing heritage-listed house.
A 1960s Architect-designed home undergoes 21st Century transformation into a gracious new house fit for modern living.
A contemporary interpretation of traditional rural Australian architecture, Hinterland House epitomises modern Australian style.
This weekend beach holiday house is a flexible and comfortable home that can expand to host family and friends when required.
Black Rock House successfully meshes elements of old and new to create a cohesive and comfortable family home.
The compact Highway House takes full advantage of its difficult, but dramatic site — sitting lightly over Hobart and the Derwent River…
Musk is a stylish modern prefab cabin designed as a secluded retreat to relax and enjoy 360 degree views of natural bushland.
Sliding cedar shutters provide this otherwise glass box with shelter, privacy and a camouflage cloak — preparing it for every situation.
