House Types & Eras
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.
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!
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.
This luxurious loft apartment is full of organic curves that could be carved from butter - appropriate because it occupies space in a former butter factory.
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…
This space efficient home maximizes living spaces by cleverly concealing bedrooms behind Japanese inspired screens.
A modern home with great views, connection to the outdoors and a stellar location -- on a site the size of an average suburban garage.
To maximise space, a lush curtain allows this tiny apartment to multitask, hiding a fold up bed and a world of storage…
A landmark post-war apartment gets an entirely new fit-out on a very lean budget and a minimalist aesthetic.
Nestled within the undulated roofline of Fitzroy’s famed MacRobertson building sits a warehouse conversion and roof terrace with a difference…
This apartment renovation in the middle of one of Sydney's busiest suburbs still manages to capture the relaxed nature of a beach house…
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…
Parents' retreat, teen hideaway, granny flat or rental earner — the function of this self contained extension can change over time.
Through high quality design, the compact Darlinghurst Apartment provides an affordable option for inner city living…
Venus Bay Bach is a beach home built on a tight budget, but spacious enough to house family and friends for the weekend. And it doesn't ignore the views...
Sled House sits in two sleds making relocating it with a tractor a cinch. The whole area is within a coastal erosion zone; All structures must be removable.
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.
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.
This new shack takes better advantage of the views and has enough space to host this multi-generational family during the holiday season.
A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.
Shoal Bay Bach is an unpretentious home where you can kick off your shoes and not worry about walking sand through the house.
Sandhills Road House draws on the most basic and humble rural sights to create a stunning contemporary beach bach.
Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…
With panels of fibro coloured to match the surrounding area, this 'dune-hopper' home feels modern but relevant to its seaside locale…
A former 19th Century warehouse is transformed into a modern residence which knows how to balance light and dark for dramatic effect.
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.
FMD Architects have taken a tread from their client's brief and stitched the old and new together in this clever home extension, Cross Stitch House.
Victoria Road House is a long way from India, but saturated color, radiating patterns and gold metalwork bring an Indian flavor to this surprising addition.
A moderate extension creates a rich space and leaves a decent-sized backyard. Jack's House is a timber 'gusset' that will serve the family into the future.
Tight site, stringent planning and heritage controls, and a difficult orientation -- Nic Owen Architects pull off the architectural equivalent of a miracle.
An extremely small house extension transforms a heritage cottage. You'll be surprised the difference clever planning and small addition makes to occupants.
Two homes. Both owned by the same family. A new extension designed to flank the rear of both homes to provide extra space.
East West House, near the top of Richmond Hill, contains the unexpected. A large roof deck is hidden behind the heritage protected Victorian roofline.
As you round the corner of this quiet street, a cheery extension greets you. Quite literally… It says 'Hello'.
Renovating and extending a typical Victorian terrace always poses a unique set of challenges. Hawthorn House exceeds those challenges.
Merton House reinterprets the bay windows, scale and arrangement of internal spaces to create a contemporary kitchen and living spaces.
A renovation of a Victorian terrace house, the Bondi House was conceived as a first floor timber tube above a ground level brick box.
By replacing space lost to the renovation with a roof deck, Stick House ensures not a millimetre of outdoor space is sacrificed.
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.
Turning this tight inner-city terrace into a light-filled, open-plan home for a family of five was a challenge. But was it a success?
Vader House emerges from behind its high boundary wall to disrupt Fitzroy's typical roofline and breathe new life into this Victorian Terrace.
Behind these unassuming terraces' heritage facades is an unexpectedly modern home blurring the boundaries between two once separate houses.
Lightbox House by Edwards Moore Architects transforms a cramped and dark terrace into a light, bright wonder. Perforated floor, translucent ceiling and all.
Tang House is a compact but thoughtful terrace extension that utilizes every nook and cranny to create a versatile home that defies its size.
Old terrace houses are not the most efficient beasts. But this Darlinghurst terrace renovation proves you can have a terrace and aim for sustainability too.
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!
Fitzroy Terrace by Welsh & Major Architects works with the exiting layers of history. The house tells the story of its 170 years of occupation...
An unashamedly modern extension manages to integrate old and new by putting a modern spin on materials and colors from the original home.
Despite only adding six square meters to this home, Welsh and Major's reconfiguration and tiny pavilion have made a dramatic difference.
The narrow (3.9 meter) Erskineville House gets a spacious and light makeover thanks to a double height, multi-functional light-well.
A previously dark terrace is transformed into a light and bright home with the help of some unusual 'light cannons'.
A reinterpretation of a traditional terrace home keeps council happy, while a series of courtyards inject life into the home.
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.
At Alexandria House 2 full height glazing and louvers let the house breathe and skylights are used strategically to maximise natural light…
Architect Peter Miglis lists “light, space, and air” as the elements that form great architecture; he has incorporated all three into his own home.
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.
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.
When a family of four decide to renovate their terrace on a tiny site, some big ideas need to be packed into a little space.
A tiny terrace is transformed thanks to a new neighbouring addition that compliments and contrasts the original.
Long Courtyard House reorients the typical courtyard to the side of the house to bring in North light and create indoor/outdoor living.
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.
Level changes in this home inspired its name, Jack and Jill House. It has fairytale-esque fun by the bucketful -- and not a broken crown to be seen...
The age-old advice is to buy the worst house on the best street. Doll's House was the smallest house in the trendiest neighborhood, does that count?
House Eadie proves it's possible to retain unique quirks and a sense of history while integrating new, multifunctional spaces for contemporary living.
If you arrived at this house blindfolded, you might assume you were in a secluded jungle house. But you're actually just 3km from the heart of Sydney!
Raven Street House brings new meaning to 'open-plan' with curtains, shutters and dazzling colored glass where the walls should be. There's even an indoor tree!
Side-by-side homes owned by two generations of the same family get an addition that explores interconnectedness and independence.
The craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts period has been skillfully reinterpreted to create a modern extension which feels right at home next to the original home.
Modest extension creates an infinitely more liveable home compared to a previously gloomy and confused hodgepodge of poor additions.
Aperture House uses the humble brick in imaginative and experimental ways which belie the modest scale of the spaces.
From possum-infested DIY-renovated nightmare to sunny and spacious home, Holden Street House has been transformed.
A Collection of Spaces new spaces arranged around two courtyards revitalises a traditional worker's cottage without compromising its historical significance.
At West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters, the new work preserves and extends the pattern of rooms in respect of the existing plan…
Andrew Maynard Architects asked a simple question -- 'Where does the sun come from' -- and designed a Hill House in the backyard of this Melbourne home.
Westgarth House is a delightfully simple project that addresses our changing family needs by adding a modern, spacious living area to an existing home.
Even during the heat of summer this passive solar design remained cool and kept the family comfortable. Reclaimed materials integrates with the original.
Elm and Willow House's walls seem to vanish. The living area is neither indoor, nor outdoor space -- the entire yard becomes a part of the house.
As the name suggests, Convertible Courtyard House is a home that's as adaptable as a convertible car - rain, hail or shine, this house has you covered.
Don't be deceived by the curved exterior. Abbotsford Residence is rational -- inside and out -- to deal with a heavily constrained site.
Heritage controls, difficult soil, tight access and a small west-facing block. A delightful, light-filled home on a difficult site…
The owners of Matai House lived in this early 1900s home for several years before the alterations, so they knew what needed to change!
At House Rosebank, new rear living spaces help the home take advantage of a sunny garden and create a connection with the existing pool.
Views in one direction access to the garden in the other? Which do you choose? At House Chapple, you can have both!
A huge periscope is one way to get light into Westbury Crescent Residence without sacrificing privacy. The clever manipulation of light doesn't stop there!
Haberfield House demonstrates an innovative response to restrictive heritage controls in an historical neighborhood.
After a number of minor additions over the years, Patterson Street Residence is reinvigorated with a modern extension to the rear.
Using the latest laser-cutting technology, The Dalmeny is a shack meets tech-science hybrid solution to the generic suburban environment.
Profile House is an extension that pays homage to the varied buildings in Brunswick East. BLOXAS Architects created an unexpected space inside, and out.
Rather than gutting and starting again, a simple reconfiguration was all it took to make this home brighter and more comfortable.
A fun extension for a young family is unashamedly contemporary, but takes its architectural cues from the house it expands on.
From the front it's an unassuming Californian Bungalow. From the rear, undeniably modern. It's a new type of house — a blurred house.
