A Finely Crafted Ski Lodge at Lake Crackenback

When there's snow on the slopes, there's no better place to head after a long day than this finely crafted ski lodge. There's even a Japanese style bath to soak your aching bones.

A Weatherboard House Extension Perfectly Suited to Brisbane's Climate

James Russell Architects' distinctive tropical style shines through in this climate-sensitive weatherboard house extension.

XYZ House Extends on Every Axis to Make a Vibrant Family Home

An original modernist home is extended out and up to create more flexible space for the modern family.

At this Home, The Green House Effect Means Something Else Entirely

In this case, the Green House effect is the impact light and air can make to a family home for a florist…

Bassett Road House: A Modular House With a Touch of Timber

A modular home constructed of engineered timber (instead of steel) is the perfect fit for a steel slope in New Zealand's seismic zone.

Herston Gardenhouse Re-Conceptualises Contemporary Inner-City Living

Hereston Gardenhouse pops up in a disused back yard and demonstrates a way to make cities more dense and (importantly) sustainable.

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.

Pacific House Uses Burnt Timber and Rusting Steel to Dramatic Effect

Clad in burnt timber and weathered steel sheets, Pacific House is a beautiful house that takes full advantage of the dramatic site.

Lorne Hill House is a (Beach) Home Among the Gum Trees

Architect Will Harkness placed this holiday home carefully among a number of established Gum Trees to take advantage of the view.

Modest Arrowtown House Mimics the Look of Nearby Sheds and Outhouses

In accordance with a local planning law, Arrowtown House is a series of small buildings similar to the the surrounding historic sheds.

Cosgriff House: Semi-Subterranean Extension for Backyard Connection

A new rear extension, much of which is under the existing house, creates a new-found connection to the backyard on this sloping site.

Humbug Studio has Additional Space for the Artist's Family to Live

At Humbug Studio the striped canvas However, these canvas stripes are in fact deck chairs from which to view paintings hanging in the studio.

Serene McKenzie House is Nestled in the Middle of an Apple Orchard

McKenzie House uses the same 4x3 metre grid of the surrounding Apple Orchard to ensure it feels harmonious and connected to its surrounds.

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.

Christian Street House Takes Advantage of Benign Subtropical Climate

Embracing the morning sun and bay breezes, Christian Street House is comfortable year-round by making the most of Brisbane's climate.

Planchonella House's Minimal Walls Allow for Un-Obstructed Views

Set in a lush tropical rainforest, Planchonella House, is a raw and honest home that takes full advantage of its incredible views.

Prefabricated Cora House Carried Onto Site Leaving Environment Untouched

To preserve the bushy site, Cora House was built off-site and then carried onto site by hand - a remarkable feat of ingenuity and preservation.

Castle Rock Beach House: In Search of the Perfect NZ Beach House

Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…

Invermay House Opens Up the View for a Family of Six

The site of Invermay House has a great view over Ballarat, but vegetation hid the view. This new home cantilevers to capture it back.

Separation Creek House is Like a Treehouse Perched on the Hillside

This treehouse in Separation Creek enjoys panoramic views, perched on a steep forested hillside above the Great Ocean Road and Bass Strait.

Mountain Retreat: A Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape

This superb Mountain Retreat utilises local stone to minimise impact to the external environment, but maximise the internal environment.

Beeston Street House Recalibrates a Poor Previous Renovation

Not every renovation project is a success. Luckily Beeston Street House has been recalibrated — from unsuccessful to a real delight.

A Family Relocating to Sunny Queensland Build a New Sustainable Home

In Wallaby Lane House, a family seeking a tree change find a new, more self-sufficient way of living. The home makes the most of their rural site.

Balmoral House: What Do You Do When You Have Five Overlooking Neighbours?

At Balmoral House, carefully orchestrated windows ensure the home feels light and overlooks lush foliage, while avoiding overlooking neighbours.

Constable House Staged Renovation Takes 14 Years, But Worth the Wait

A 1960s Architect-designed home undergoes 21st Century transformation into a gracious new house fit for modern living.

Northbridge House 2 is the Perfect Blend of Indoor and Outdoor Living

If you like living alfresco, you'll love the way Northbridge House 2 takes advantage of Sydney's climate to maximise indoor and outdoor spaces.

Waiatarua House: A New House on a Steep, Challenging Site

One of the challenges at Waiatarua House was to giving the home a sense of modesty and poetry in the sensitive bush reserve.

Trentham Modern Farmhouse Uses Local Materials to Fit Into the Landscape

Incorporating the qualities of a traditional farmhouse ensures this modern farmhouse will feel like a home from the get-go.

Highway House Seems to Float Dramatically Above a Sheer Slope

The compact Highway House takes full advantage of its difficult, but dramatic site — sitting lightly over Hobart and the Derwent River…

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