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Old Meets Bold: A Cottage Reborn in Style

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

Rammed Earth Walls and Passive Design Makes Every Season a Breeze

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

From Worst to First: How This Home Became the Street Star

Curved walls, clever design, and connection to the park—Fringe Dweller strikes the perfect balance between privacy and openness.

A modern farmhouse embracing its rural surroundings…

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

A 90s renovation had made one big mistake…

Now this home enjoys a modern upgrade, reconnecting the kitchen to the backyard and adding eco-friendly touches...

A clever new addition completely transforms a character cottage...

The original '90s addition was not doing this character cottage justice. Now it's the perfect family home thanks to a sunny addition.

Downsizing From Heritage Farmhouse to This Contemporary Humble House

When this couple retired the farm they wanted a more manageable and contemporary home that incorporated memories of their past life.

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.

Northcote Residence: Passive Solar Extension Keeps Its Cool

Even during the heat of summer this passive solar design remained cool and kept the family comfortable. Reclaimed materials integrates with the original.

Darlinghurst Terrace: Heritage House Renovated for Sustainability

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.

Hill Plain House: Agricultural Chic Outside; Moody Bachelor Pad Inside

From the outside Hill Plain House has an Australian agricultural feel. Inside, it's another story; dark moody and richly detailed.

Cranky Corner House: A Comfortable and Sustainable Place to Retire

Cranky Corner doesn't sound like the ideal retirement home, but this farmhouse in the Hunter Valley is a comfortable and sustainable place to retire.

Queens Park House: Flexible Spaces Designed to Change As Family Grows

Queens Park House designed to create a series of spaces in the old and new house which are flexible over time.

Bow House Twists and Contorts to Let the Sun In

Everyone needs a bit of sunshine in their lives. That's why Bow House goes out of its way to let the sunshine in.

A Finely Crafted Ski Lodge at Lake Crackenback

When there's snow on the slopes, there's no better place to head after a long day than this finely crafted ski lodge. There's even a Japanese style bath to soak your aching bones.

Balmain House: Generous, light-filled living spaces for a young family

Talk about a constrained site - this light-filled addition is a small inner city block sandwiched between 14 adjacent properties.

Skylight House: Natural Light and Seamless Connection to the Garden

The old house faced the wrong way and missed out on natural light. With the help of a clever skylight, this renovation turns things around…

Seaview House's Pavilions Fit in With Its Weatherboard Neighbours

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

A Grassy Courtyard Fit for a Cow is the New Focus of St Kilda House

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 Modern Extension of Thin Steel, Glass, and Concrete Adorns Heritage Home

An extension made from delicate steel and expansive glass feels like a precious jewel has been hung on the original heritage home.

Kensington House Transforms Interwar Cottage on Small Urban Site

A modern, but sensitively sized addition transforms existing interwar home and saturates it in natural light - in-spite of a tiny site.

Private Spaces Hover Above the Public Spaces at House Shmukler

Shmukler House by Tribe Studio is conceived as a series of boxes suspended in a large shed-like space.

Mona Vale House is a Test Bed for Sustainable Ideas

Thanks to an owner with an interest in sustainable building, Mona Vale House incorporates passive and active sustainability features.

Holly Tree Farm is a Modern Family Home With Traces of the Past

Holly Tree Farm replaces a home which was sadly lost in a fire in style — by reusing salvaged materials and mimicking surrounding buildings.

Constable House Staged Renovation Takes 14 Years, But Worth the Wait

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

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