Big Ideas in a Compact South Yarra Townhouse

Hidden powder rooms, sliding steel doors, and hotel vibes—this townhouse is full of small-space magic.

From Poky to Perfect: A Victorian Cottage Reinvented

Heritage homes meet modern lifestyles in this clever Hawthorn East redesign.

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…

Terrace Transformation: Maximising space on a long, narrow site

Every millimetre is put to good use with multifunctional joinery, and space-enhancing tactics in this terrace transformation.

Harnessing natural light: An innovative solution for a narrow block

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

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.

Packing a Lot of Functionality Into "Gloriously Small" Extension

At just 36 square metres, this compact yet thoughtful addition creates space for cooking, eating, writing, sitting and more...

High House Reno Takes Light, Functionality and Space to New Heights

An extensive renovation of a Melbourne home gives the owners all the benefits of inner-city terrace living without the drawbacks.

Indoors and Outdoors Blur Together to Maximise Space in Surry Hills

The entire ground floor of this house has become one continuous indoor/outdoor space thanks to a well conceived alteration and addition.

A Semi-Detached House is Freed From an Eternity of Darkness

A dark semi-detached D House is now a bright and lively space with a wall of glass that opens to dissolve the end wall into the garden.

Back-of-House Renovation Makes This Courtyard House an All-Seasons Home

Alterations to the rear of this house to draw in green vistas, sunlight and cooling breezes making the most of the weather year-round.

Covered Outdoor Dining Spills Onto a Courtyard in This Tropical Home

By creating outdoor covered spaces for dining and car parking Laneway House manages to pack a lot of space onto a tight site.

Annie Street House Achieves a Remarkable Amount on a Tight Budget

Annie Street House was constructed by a project builder and utilises project home technology in unique ways to achieve a tight budget.

Attention to Detail Creates a Home That Can Age Gracefully

A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.

Single Fronted Hawthorn Residence Gets a Bright Two Story Extension

Even with close neighbours, carefully positioned skylights and double-height spaces make this home feel private, bright and spacious.

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.

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.

Aperture House: Humble Brick Creates a Surprisingly Spacious Home

Aperture House uses the humble brick in imaginative and experimental ways which belie the modest scale of the spaces.

Perforated House: A Modern Home That Celebrates Yesteryear's Charm...

Do you prefer the charm of traditional homes? But you also like to have a modern kitchen, spacious rooms, and open plan living areas. Perforated House proves you can have both — even if you build a new house from scratch.

Cross Stitch House: Stitching Together the Past and the Present

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.

Freshwater Semi Fits a Lot of Home in Just 3.6 Meters Width

This family want to live in their home forever. They just need an architect to create a home to suit them for years to come -- in just 3.6 meters width.

Moor House: How Do You Create a Home in 4.5 Meters?

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!

Fairbairn House Pushes Materials to Their Limits

A palette of masonry, timber & stone is pushed to their physical limits. Fairbairn House is a material delight…

G_House: Sunny Courtyard is the Focus For a Bright New Addition

Semi-detached house revitalized for a young couple's contemporary lives. The transformation creates a bright new home.

Erskineville House: A light-well void creates a surprisingly generous sense of space

The narrow (3.9 meter) Erskineville House gets a spacious and light makeover thanks to a double height, multi-functional light-well.

Think Your House is Small? Think Again. Look What Just 33m2 Gets You

Japanese Architects are used to dealing with tiny sites. Love House has enough space for a couple (and a bunny) in just 33 square meters.

Hill House: They Built a Sunny Living Area Under a Grassy Knoll

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.

Timms Bach: A Simple But Stunning Beach Shelter in New Zealand

A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.

Left-Over-Space House Doesn't Let Even a Skerrick Go to Waste

The narrow Left-Over-Space House demonstrates what can be achieved on the myriad of ‘left-over’ spaces in our inner-cities.

Hawthorn House Embraces the Challenge of Renovating a Terrace

Renovating and extending a typical Victorian terrace always poses a unique set of challenges. Hawthorn House exceeds those challenges.

Shallard House Features a Living Area Suspended Above the Ground

A piece of engineering ingenuity, Shallard House's living area is suspended like a bridge to capture lake views and maintain privacy.

S_House is a Home Between Two Gardens, But Not in the Traditional Way

S_House divides a long thin lot into two gardens. Unlike a conventional home, S_House embraces both front and rear gardens.

Prefab Collingwood House Effortlessly Fits Into a Narrow Urban Site

The prefabricated Collingwood House fits easily into its tight urban site, without feeling squeezed for space.

Eyelid House: From Dark Pokey Terrace to Generous Light-Filled Home

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?

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