From Deceased Estate to Dream Home: A Glamorous Art Deco Revival

This 1930s P&O-style home had stunning bones but needed a major rethink. See how it became a light-filled, modern family haven!

This Sydney Home Hides a Surprising Modern Secret

A classic Federation home on the outside, a sleek modern extension within. This Sydney renovation is full of surprises!

Treeview Terrace: The Little Terrace That Could (And Did!)

From dark and dreary to light, bright, and effortlessly cool, while still keeping it green and gorgeous...

You Won’t Believe This Home Started as a Tiny Coastal Shack

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

A Mid-Century Gem Reborn in Victoria’s High Country

Expansive paddocks behind the home evoke memories of Hampstead Heath...

Riverfront Revival: A 1990s Icon Reimagined for Modern Family Life

A young family’s vision transforms a Hawthorn classic into a modern haven.

Timber, Sunlight, and Simplicity: A Federation Home Reimagined

A double-height void and timber framing create a serene, airy pavilion.

Blurring Boundaries Between Home and Landscape

Texture takes centre stage, with dark finishes and tactile materials blending the home into its surroundings.

The Nest: A Coastal Haven That’s as Functional as It Is Stunning

Is it a house or a resort? The Nest’s clever design lets nature take the lead while creating a cosy, multi-purpose family retreat.

From Garage to Gourmet: A Culinary Transformation

Discover how a forgotten garage became the heart of family gatherings in this stunning renovation!

A Future-Proof Home Embraces its Location for Ideal Australian Living

A striking future-proof home designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces while capturing stunning parkland and river views.

Coastal Elegance Meets Family Living in Avalon Beach

A modern beach house that blends timeless elegance with the dynamic needs of a young family…

Instead of seeing the trees as a problem, they did this instead…

This beach house wraps around majestic Moonah trees, blending home with nature.

Transforming Tradition: A Stunning Edwardian Home Renovation

A heritage home with a modern twist, perfect for daily family life and hosting family and friends for longer-terms...

This Modular Home Was Built in 12 Weeks and Installed in One Day!

Want a new home for Christmas? With this beautiful modular prefab you could wake up in your finished home on Christmas morning...

Australian Retreat Designed to Encourage a Laid-back Lifestyle

Waitpinga Retreat designed as a casual getaway immersed in the natural beauty of nature looks and feels very Australian.

Two Uninspiring Cabins Bought for a Steal Become a Stylish Retreat

These two cabins have become something much grander than the typical granny flat or affordable beach shack they're usually used for...

Outdoor 'Rooms' Create the Perfect Breakout Zones for This Home

The reordering and extension of this Art Deco home frames a view of an existing and prolific cumquat tree at the rear of the property.

Timber and Glass Combine to Create a Stylish Coastal Modernity

Timber's warmth and laid-back nature meets clean lines and expanses of glass to create a style that is sophisticated yet relaxed.

Trentham Long House Has Old World Charm in a Modern Package

Trentham Long House treads the line between old-fashioned simplicity and the conveniences of contemporary life.

Kapiti Beach House Will Eventually Grey Off to Blend into the Dunes

Sliding cedar shutters provide this otherwise glass box with shelter, privacy and a camouflage cloak — preparing it for every situation.

A Perfectly Proportioned Prefab Cabin Secluded in a Forest Clearing

Musk is a stylish modern prefab cabin designed as a secluded retreat to relax and enjoy 360 degree views of natural bushland.

Mountain Retreat: A Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape

This superb Mountain Retreat utilises local stone to minimise impact to the external environment, but maximise the internal environment.

Richmond House Strips Back the Original and Reinterprets the Lean-to

After stripping back years of unthoughtful additions, Richmond House receives a bright and modern interpretation of a lean-to.

Somers Courtyard House: Low Maintenance Off-Grid Home for Entertainers

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

Southern Highlands House: A Tiny Piece of Art For Working

Southern Highlands House's new tiny work space, feels more like an art piece than an office - well proportioned, beautifully curved and effortlessly simple.

Merricks Beach House: Beach-Town Lifestyle with a Modern Twist

Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan Architects designed a weekender for her family called Merricks Beach House. It cleverly redefines the Australian beach house.

Turnaround House: Like a Sunflower, This House Grows to Face the Sun

Like a sunflower, Turnaround House grows from the existing home, turning to face the sun. Once dark and cramped, now light and airy -- what a turnaround!

Pirates Bay House: A Holiday House for Slow Living

Like the slow food movement, Pirates Bay House is a reaction against our hectic lives. It's a home for slow living on Australia's Mornington Peninsula.

Pump House: A Compact Off-Grid Home for Simple Living

Pump House is a compact, off-grid home for simple living. Owners and guests can enjoy a quiet night, a cup of tea and quality time with their horse, George.

Brunswick House: A New Perspective in an Eclectic Neighborhood

Brunswick House is restrained and space-efficient, but surprising spaces like a rooftop terrace provide a new perspective on its eclectic neighborhood.

Ridge Road Residence: A Beach House Where Nature is the Star

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.

Coromandel Bach: Beach House (Literally) Opens to the View

Coromandel Bach was conceived as a container sitting lightly on the land for habitation. A 'bach' is a New Zealand term for a simple holiday shack.

Writer's Shed: A Glowing Hut Hides at the Bottom of the Garden

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 Truffle: See How Paulina the Cow Created This Unusual House

This truffle-inspired hideaway could be a caveman's home. Paulina the cow had a role to play in this unusual home's construction. You'll never guess how...

Snowy Mountains House: Living Off The Grid Never Looked This Good

Snowy Mountains House is designed for living off the grid in style. The home works with nature to resist extreme winds, collect rainwater and shed snow.

Bridge House Touches the Earth Lightly -- Literally and Figuratively

Bridge House takes full advantage of a naturally stunning site, straddling a creek bed and touching the earth lightly environmentally and physically.

House Reduction: They Paid to Make Their Home Smaller. Are They Mad?

Have you ever considered a house reduction as opposed to an extension? That's what MAKE Architecture did for their clients in their project, House Reduction.

Park Lane House Puts It All On Display

Unlike most renovations, Park Lane House isn't tucked away in a backyard -- it's out there for all to see.

Treehouse: A Place for Balanced Family Life Nestled Amongst the Trees

Tucked away on a treed site on Australia's beautiful Great Ocean Road, Treehouse takes in stunning ocean and tree views.

Sugar Gum House: A Modern Weatherboard Beach Shack

This modern replacement for a derelict weatherboard cottage takes full advantage of the sun, the surf and views of the rolling hills.

St Albans House is a Small Weekender with a Solid Link to History

A series of spaces at this small weekender create numerous places sit and enjoy the inspiring surrounds which are comfortable year round.

New Addition Features Spaces with Generous Sense of Volume

At Datum House the ceiling height, rather than extra square meters, creates a generous and varied sense of space (without the cost).

East West House Hides a Secret Behind Its Victorian Facade…

East West House, near the top of Richmond Hill, contains the unexpected. A large roof deck is hidden behind the heritage protected Victorian roofline.

Inner City Downsize House Proves When it Comes to Space Less is More

A combination of good design and plenty of storage makes inner city downsize house feel just as spacious as the owners' previous home.

The Plinth House Simple Extension Takes Advantage of Picturesque Location

The Plinth House proves bigger is not always better. The extension provides a more comfortable living space and kitchen in a minimal footprint.

Local House is Designed to Enhance Connection with Friends and Family

Local House is playful and intriguing — designed more like a favourite local café than a private house — creating spaces for connection and bonding.

Modern Two-Storey Extension at this Sandringham House Makes an Impression

What looks like a contemporary shipping container pops out of this renovated Sandringham House.

At Merton House a Curving Dark Timber Wall Creates the New Home's Edge

Merton House reinterprets the bay windows, scale and arrangement of internal spaces to create a contemporary kitchen and living spaces.

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