A contemporary extension brings this old Victorian into the spotlight—without stealing its thunder.
Turning past into present—this Thornbury home repurposes its own bricks to create a timeless extension.
A clever extension brings new life to this Edwardian home—wait until you see the double-height atrium!
From flood zoning to aircraft noise, this home overcomes challenges with clever planning and striking architectural solutions.
What happens when four kids, elderly parents, and a heritage-listed home collide? Find out how this family made it all work...
This renovation by a brother-sister team showcases the magic that happens when architect and builder collaborate seamlessly.
From shack to sanctuary! Discover how a 1960s beach shack became a modern, eco-friendly family home...
Perfectly blending old and new, capturing the owners sense of style, and correcting mistakes of the past, this renovation nails it all.
Even after a reduction in total size, this renovation works better than the previous cluster of poorly considered renovations.
Rather than bifold doors, the rear of this house has a window seat with opening bifold windows to create an indoor/outdoor space.
Parts of the original house are left intact to create sheltered outdoor areas in this renovation, grounding the home to its history.
Reclaimed bricks are used in various ways to bring a sense of history and weight to this inner-city extension.
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.
A series of courtyards weave this modern extension into the original home. A sensitive departure from the typical add-on.
A playful rear addition maximises the possibilities for outdoor living, while bringing light and fresh breezes into the living area.
This welcoming house has a verandah so generous it blurs the line between a courtyard house and a traditional Australian verandah.
Like a giant three dimensional puzzle this home defies its tight block with no views, houses on each side and a high wall to the north.
Holly Tree Farm replaces a home which was sadly lost in a fire in style — by reusing salvaged materials and mimicking surrounding buildings.
This modern farmhouse in Tonimbuk allows the owner to 'live in the environment' thanks to large glass sliding doors.
Ilma Grove is an extension to a heritage home in Northcote, Victoria. The extension provides more space and guarantees a sustainable lifestyle.
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!
Even during the heat of summer this passive solar design remained cool and kept the family comfortable. Reclaimed materials integrates with the original.
Fitzroy Terrace by Welsh & Major Architects works with the exiting layers of history. The house tells the story of its 170 years of occupation...
Tucked away in a subdivided backyard in Melbourne's Inner North, Nest Architects created a delightfully compact two-bedroom home with a beautiful sunny garden.
A fun extension for a young family is unashamedly contemporary, but takes its architectural cues from the house it expands on.
A former 19th Century warehouse is transformed into a modern residence which knows how to balance light and dark for dramatic effect.
The craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts period has been skillfully reinterpreted to create a modern extension which feels right at home next to the original home.
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…
Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan Architects designed a weekender for her family called Merricks Beach House. It cleverly redefines the Australian beach house.
At Datum House the ceiling height, rather than extra square meters, creates a generous and varied sense of space (without the cost).
East West House, near the top of Richmond Hill, contains the unexpected. A large roof deck is hidden behind the heritage protected Victorian roofline.
A reinterpretation of a traditional terrace home keeps council happy, while a series of courtyards inject life into the home.
A combination of good design and plenty of storage makes inner city downsize house feel just as spacious as the owners' previous home.
A series of insertions into this period home injects light deep into the plan, making it modern and bright in-spite of its age.
MAMIL haters, beware. Bike House is designed for a family of four bikes-lovers who have foregone the family car for a two-wheeled alternative.
A Collection of Spaces new spaces arranged around two courtyards revitalises a traditional worker's cottage without compromising its historical significance.
Winscombe Extension deals with a growing family and a strong desire to establish a connection to the manicured rear garden…
