Sun-drenched and stylish—skylights flood the open-plan kitchen with natural light.
A classic Federation home on the outside, a sleek modern extension within. This Sydney renovation is full of surprises!
A gable roof, mezzanine, and sliding doors bring space-saving magic to this compact yet versatile backyard studio.
Forget cookie-cutter renovations—this one balances nostalgia with a bold new chapter, and the result is stunning...
Designed for a retired couple, this home floats among the trees with minimal impact and maximum serenity
A double-gabled extension introduces height and light, creating a striking yet cohesive addition.
Reviving a 1920s weatherboard for modern family living while preserving the home’s character and charm...
This 1960s bungalow didn’t belong in the countryside… until it did. See the transformation!
How Kreis Grennan Architecture used smart design to create two spacious homes on a compact site...
Where possible, renovating is a great choice, but sometimes it becomes clear that building a new home is the best option…
A modern retreat for an elderly couple built on the family property - the perfect spot to enjoy retirement close to family.
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.
Every square metre counts when you don't have much space. You need to be smart and make every element do more than one thing...
When this couple retired the farm they wanted a more manageable and contemporary home that incorporated memories of their past life.
Reclaimed bricks are used in various ways to bring a sense of history and weight to this inner-city extension.
This home is "designed to give the same carefree relaxing ambience as a bach - step in, kick off your shoes and grab a glass of wine."
Rather than demolish and rebuild the rear 1970s addition to this home, the architect incorporated the walls into new, thicker walls.
One of Balmain's earliest homes, a humble sandstone cottage, is renovated to reveal its inherent beauty - revealing layers of history.
At Datum House the ceiling height, rather than extra square meters, creates a generous and varied sense of space (without the cost).
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.
If a real estate agent tells you a house has 'good bones', it's rarely a good thing. The Eagle's bones (timber studs) are proudly on display. And they're not good; they're stunning.
Like a sunflower, Turnaround House grows from the existing home, turning to face the sun. Once dark and cramped, now light and airy -- what a turnaround!
Tight site, stringent planning and heritage controls, and a difficult orientation -- Nic Owen Architects pull off the architectural equivalent of a miracle.
Elliott Ripper House is a prime example of how a well designed, harmonious extension can provide much more than extra floor space.
There are a lot of things to consider when planning an extension. Haines House's new raked roofline solves a number of problems effortlessly.
Can you spot a Japanese influence in Engawa House? 'Engawa' is an exterior hallway on Japanese homes -- the inspiration for this new extension.
From very early on it was clear that a simple box would dramatically improve the amenity of this home. And what a beautiful box it is!
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.
Easterbrook House uses a humble set of materials and simple forms to ensure the landscape its rightful place as the highlight.
A separate gabled guest pavilion adds both space flexibility to an existing weatherboard weekender, making it the perfect family getaway.
Renovating and extending a typical Victorian terrace always poses a unique set of challenges. Hawthorn House exceeds those challenges.
Trentham Long House treads the line between old-fashioned simplicity and the conveniences of contemporary life.
A new rear extension, much of which is under the existing house, creates a new-found connection to the backyard on this sloping site.
A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.
A series of separate, disconnected rooms are transformed by a central, open planned living space that maximises north light.
