Materials & Finishes

Resilient and Refined: Meet Blairgowrie’s Sustainable Beachside Beauty

Get a peek inside Blairgowrie’s chic retirement retreat that defies coastal elements and inspires with timeless style.

From Garage to Gourmet: A Culinary Transformation

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

Rodd Point Twins: A Federation-Inspired Masterpiece

Ever wanted a home with both charm and cutting-edge design? Rodd Point Twins has it all.

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.

How a Simple Re-Design Transformed This 1970s Home for a Modern Family

It’s 70s architecture with a modern twist. Take a peek inside this thoughtfully redesigned South Yarra townhouse.

This Victorian Villa’s secret? A contemporary, sustainable twist (literally)

Think Victorian homes are dark and outdated? Think again! Bryant Alsop’s addition is all about light, space, and sustainability.

A high-performance home that’s tough on bushfires, easy on the planet

How can a small home be energy-efficient, bushfire-resistant, and beautiful? Find out!

Discover how Avocado House blends 1960s charm with modern outdoor living

What’s it like to live in a renovated 1960s weatherboard home? See how this thoughtful transformation created a perfect balance of old and new.

How this early 20th Century home embraces the best of both eras

A secret sawtooth roof, sunlight galore, and a music studio—see how this early 20th-century home quietly hides a big modern surprise.

Creative terrace transformation: Living large in Sydney’s Inner-West

How did heritage restrictions impact this renovation? Learn how clever design created a stylish, spacious home without expanding.

Discover the clever renovation of this 19th Century heritage gem

What happens when four kids, elderly parents, and a heritage-listed home collide? Find out how this family made it all work...

Why this eco-friendly home is more than just a pretty face

A home that blends into its suburban surroundings while quietly championing passive solar design and low-carbon construction...

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.

Transforming a 1890s cottage into a modern entertainer’s dream

See how a floating box and sunken courtyard completely transformed this South Australian cottage into a sleek, modern masterpiece.

How one home seamlessly supports three generations

Wondering how two families can live together without stepping on toes? This design cracks the code for multigenerational homes.

Coastal Elegance Meets Family Living: A 1970s Transformation

From 1970s blond brick ugly duckling, this home has been spectacularly transformed into an elegant swan...

Coastal Elegance Meets Family Living in Avalon Beach

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

From Neglected to Neighbourhood Gem in Haberfield

A beautiful heritage revival breathes new life into this old gem.

Stage two of a project started over a decade ago completes this home!

This family complete the long-awaited final stage of their beautiful home as their needs changed and their finances allowed...

A Stunning New Family Home That Respects and Remembers Its Roots

A new build that honours its humble but much loved predecessor while embracing modern sustainability and style…

Clever Design Under One Roof: Maximising Space in Urban Duplex Living

How Kreis Grennan Architecture used smart design to create two spacious homes on a compact site...

This is how our homes should adapt to their climate and environment!

The home opens to embrace warmer weather, and closes down for cosy comfort in cooler weather among many other adaptable features…

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...

Imagine if more suburban homes looked and functioned like this…

A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.

A curvy idea turns a challenging block into a sunlit sanctuary

A surprising solution was the key to unlocking natural light and a sense of space on this dark, narrow site…

At his home in the country, every room opens up to the nature...

A unique design means that living in this home keeps you constantly in touch with the stunning natural environment.

Historic limestone stable transformed into a modern family home

A hidden piece of history reshapes a modern Fremantle home renovation thanks to some creative design solutions...

Reimagining Tradition: An Off-Grid Farmhouse in Carrickalinga

This modern farmhouse combines tradition with sustainability, offering stunning views and off-grid living in Carrickalinga.

Small Space, Huge Potential: The secret of this compact inner-city home...

This clever home injects flexibility, functionality and sustainability into a seemingly impossible 27 square metre footprint...

Blending old and new, indoors and outdoors for inner-city family life

Heritage front, contemporary heart—this home balances heritage charm with modern family needs.

Architect packs a lot of functionality into just 25 square metres…

It looks like a glowing orb, but check out what secrets this futuristic brass pod is hiding!

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

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

Small space, big impact: A stylish transition to downsized living

Ready to downsize without losing style? Downsizing doesn't mean you have to sacrifice livability. See this stunning transformation!

The stakes are high when an architect designs her own renovation!

See how an architect turned this small, dark cottage into a spacious, light-filled home for her and her family...

What happens when architect and builder siblings create a home?

This renovation by a brother-sister team showcases the magic that happens when architect and builder collaborate seamlessly.

Harnessing natural light: An innovative solution for a narrow block

Innovative design transforms a challenging south-facing block into a bright, inviting home.

Eco-Friendly Beach Shack: Smart Design for Modern Living

From shack to sanctuary! Discover how a 1960s beach shack became a modern, eco-friendly family home...

A unique Dependent Persons Unit (DPU) perfectly fits owners' needs

Explore how this Dependent Persons Unit (DPU; AKA Granny Flat) transforms a small space into the ideal retreat that's also demountable.

A renovation 15 years ago left this home wanting. But not anymore!

Perfectly blending old and new, capturing the owners sense of style, and correcting mistakes of the past, this renovation nails it all.

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