Materials & Finishes

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.

This home bucks the trend of larger homes on smaller blocks...

A central courtyard helps this home harness northern light, retain the garden, and keeps the floor plan flexible for future change.

What would an architect’s island getaway for his family look like?

When an architect designs their own home, it creates some exciting results. See how this architect designed a home surrounded by nature…

YIMBY: Fitting more homes in our cities doesn't have to be ugly!

Hawthorne Siblings: Rethinking the traditional Queenslander for denser cities and stylish modern living...

Echidna Studio: From Dark Garage to Bright, Versatile Living Space

Discover how a small, unused garage became a stylish, functional studio in Middle Park!

Discover Heather's Off-Grid House: A Model of Sustainable Rural Living

This off-grid sustainable house balances modern comforts with off-grid sustainable living on a 37-hectare property in Birregurra.

Heritage Renovations in Claremont Strike Perfect Balance

By restoring the original cottage and separating the addition from the original home, The Paperbark sensitively blends old and new...

Heritage Meets Modern: Richmond Hill House Rejuvenation

Richmond Hill House blends heritage charm with modern design, creating a timeless, sustainable home that adapts to family needs.

Embracing the Coastal Lifestyle: River of Life, Curl Curl

Soak in the fluid lines and light and airy interiors of this modern coastal home in Sydney's Northern Beaches...

Upside down house makes the most of neighbouring park

Placing the living areas on the first floor instead of the ground gives this home the sense of being in a treehouse...

(Gr)ancillary Dwelling is Far From Your Average Granny Flat...

An incredible home for a much-loved grandmother allows her to live independently (but close by). It's better than a retirement village!

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Bathroom Envy: Bathroom Renovation Ideas So Good, They'll Make You Sick

Create some buzz around a trip to the loo with these envy-inducing bathroom renovation ideas.

Taringa Treehouse: An Unorthodox Addition at the Bottom of the Garden

A delightfully fun, cubby-like folly at the bottom of the garden provides extra space and encourages the full use of the garden.

A Modern Australian Home Nestles Into Stunning Natural Landscape

A combination of bricks, timber, corrugated iron and translucent sheeting help this home complement its semi-rural landscape.

1970s Home Opens Up Front and Back to Connect Indoors and Outdoors

A series of small additions left this home's living areas dark and detached from the garden, but Trace Studio have changed all that.

This Modern Tropical Home is a Granny Flat for a Hip Elderly Couple

A modern retreat for an elderly couple built on the family property - the perfect spot to enjoy retirement close to family.

A Beautiful Old Beach Shack Retains Its Classic Charms

"There are too many beautiful old shacks being demolished, and Austin Maynard Architects won’t be part of it."

Prefab-ulous Digs for a Couple of Jackaroos on This Malmsbury Farm

Staff quarters never looked so good. This prefab house is a modern and comfortable place to wind down after a long day on the farm.

A Dramatically Modern Modular Home in Northcote

In contrast to the neighbouring weatherboard houses, this crisp, modern modular home makes a huge statement in this Melbourne street.

A New Study and Bedroom Pops up on Top of This Brunswick Home

An architect squeezes a new study and bedroom in the only available space on this tight Melbourne block - above the living area.

Modern Family Home Designed with Flexibility and Adaptability in Mind

Designing a family home is challenging because the family's needs change as they grow, that's why you have to plan for change.

Designing a Cost and Environmentally Effective Addition to a Home

Unlike many of the ubiquitous lean-to-style additions in the area, this modern lean-to transforms the original home.

Barny in Bank Street is an Urban Barn Perfect for Modern Living

Living in a barn is one thing, but living in a barn in the city? Well that sounds absurd, but it's a reality for this lucky family.

A Modern Home Designed With Deference to Heritage Suburb

This double storey home is designed to look like a single storey home so it fits into its heritage neighbourhood.

"Rigorously Contemporary" Home in an Historical Neighbourhood

This modern home in an historic neighbourhood was designed by an architect as a home for him and his family.

A Little Bit of Zinc Hints At What's Happening Behind Red Brick House

Clad in zinc, this simple rear addition creates a light-filled, low-fuss extension for a young family to grow.

A Black Modular Home Peeks Over the Fence in This Brunswick Backyard

A strikingly contemporary 'black-box' modular addition has popped up in this neighbourhood, adding to the eclectic mix of housing.

Home Among the Gum Trees Makes the Most of a Sloped Site

This family home is nestled amongst the gums, cantilevering over the sloped site so it feels more like a treehouse than a regular home.

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