Melbourne Victoria, Australia Home Melbourne Homes from Melbourne that have been previously featured on Lunchbox Architect Polygreen by Bellemo & Cat Architects Polygreen: Meet the Family Who Spray Painted Their Entire House Polygreen is a printed fiberglass box in a neighborhood of red brick warehouses. The contrast is striking - a home covered in vibrant green. House Reduction by MAKE Architecture House Reduction: They Paid to Make Their Home Smaller. Are They Mad? Have you ever considered a house reduction as opposed to an extension? That's what MAKE Architecture did for their clients in their project, House Reduction. Cubby House by Edwards Moore Architects Cubby House: A Fun Little Hideaway for Sophisticated Adults Edwards Moore Architects's Cubby House is a pint-sized apartment packed full of fun. A cubby house made not for kids, but for sophisticated adults. Cloud House by McBride Charles Ryan Cloud House: Conservative in Front, But a Radical Surprise Out Back 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. Edward Street House by Sean Godsell Architects Edward Street House: Filled With Secret Doors and Corridors Sean Godsell's Edward Street House in inner-urban Melbourne has a lot of surprises in store. It's full of hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered... Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects 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. Perforated House by Kavellaris Urban Design 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. Profile House by BLOXAS Architects Profile House: Not Your Average Boundary Fence Profile House is an extension that pays homage to the varied buildings in Brunswick East. BLOXAS Architects created an unexpected space inside, and out. Paling Fence House by NASA Paling Fence House: Fitting a Home in the Backyard Proves a Challenge Paling Fence House by NASA (National Architecture Space Agency) manages to fit a modern and spacious family home into an Australian suburban backyard. Law Street House by Muir Mendes Architects Law Street House: Behind a Steely Facade Hides a Delightfully Bright Secret Law Street House is constructed from a surprising material - plate steel. Inside, a double height light shaft encourages sunlight to dance across the walls. Westgarth House by Kennedy Nolan Architects Westgarth House: A Wash of White Unifies Old and New Westgarth House is a delightfully simple project that addresses our changing family needs by adding a modern, spacious living area to an existing home. Lightbox House by Edwards Moore Architects Lightbox House: Perforated Floor Not as Terrifying as It Sounds Lightbox House by Edwards Moore Architects transforms a cramped and dark terrace into a light, bright wonder. Perforated floor, translucent ceiling and all. Fairfield Hacienda by MRTN Architects Fairfield Hacienda: Finally a Front Yard You Can Actually Use Fairfield Hacienda offers an alternative to the often wasted front yard. MRTN Architects have created a sunny, private courtyard at the front of the house. Jack and Jill House by Breathe Architects Jack and Jill House: No Crowns Were Broken in the Making of This House Level changes in this home inspired its name, Jack and Jill House. It has fairytale-esque fun by the bucketful -- and not a broken crown to be seen... Cross Stitch House by FMD Architects 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. The Eagle by Multiplicity Architects The Eagle: A House That Proudly Displays Its Beautiful Bones 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. Turnaround House by Architecture Architecture Turnaround House: Like a Sunflower, This House Grows to Face the Sun 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! Tang House by 4site Architecture Tang House: Terrace Renovation Takes Advantage of Every Nook and Cranny Tang House is a compact but thoughtful terrace extension that utilizes every nook and cranny to create a versatile home that defies its size. Tattoo House by Andrew Maynard Architects (AMA) Tattoo House: A Surprisingly Leafy Compromise Keeps Everyone Happy Tattoo House takes the conflicting wishes of the client, neighbors and council and creates a surprisingly leafy compromise everyone is delighted with. Thornbury House by Mesh Design Thornbury House: Don't Adjust Your Glasses, This House is Intentionally Crooked Thornbury House might appear haphazardly crooked, but the angled facade doubles as a sunshade. This solar passive home is functional and visually appealing. Pump House by Branch Studio Architects Pump House: A Compact Off-Grid Home for Simple Living Pump House is a compact, off-grid home for simple living. Owners and guests can enjoy a quiet night, a cup of tea and quality time with their horse, George. Victoria Road House by Fiona Winzar Architects Victoria Road House: Colorful Addition Offers a Taste of India Victoria Road House is a long way from India, but saturated color, radiating patterns and gold metalwork bring an Indian flavor to this surprising addition. Loft Apartment West Melbourne by Adrian Amore Architects Butter Factory Loft: Walls So Curvaceous They Could Be Cut From Butter This luxurious loft apartment is full of organic curves that could be carved from butter - appropriate because it occupies space in a former butter factory. Brunswick House by Christopher Botterill Architect Brunswick House: A New Perspective in an Eclectic Neighborhood Brunswick House is restrained and space-efficient, but surprising spaces like a rooftop terrace provide a new perspective on its eclectic neighborhood. Doll's House by Edwards Moore Architects Doll’s House: Smallest House on the Street is Transformed The age-old advice is to buy the worst house on the best street. Doll's House was the smallest house in the trendiest neighborhood, does that count? Jack's House by FMD Architects Jack's House: A House Bursting at the Seams Gets a New Timber 'Gusset A moderate extension creates a rich space and leaves a decent-sized backyard. Jack's House is a timber 'gusset' that will serve the family into the future. Model House by Breathe Architects Model House: Home for a Set Designer Puts on a Show At first glance it's a typical Victorian-era worker's cottage. Only on closer inspection you realize there's something unusual going on behind that facade... Northcote Residence by Wolveridge Architects Northcote Residence: Passive Solar Extension Keeps Its Cool Even during the heat of summer this passive solar design remained cool and kept the family comfortable. Reclaimed materials integrates with the original. Elm and Willow House by Architects EAT Elm and Willow House: A Home That Blurs Indoors and Outdoors Elm and Willow House's walls seem to vanish. The living area is neither indoor, nor outdoor space -- the entire yard becomes a part of the house. Fitzroy North Addition by Nic Owen Architects Fitzroy North Addition Defies Constraints for Affordable, Spacious Home Tight site, stringent planning and heritage controls, and a difficult orientation -- Nic Owen Architects pull off the architectural equivalent of a miracle. Parure House by Architects EAT Parure House: A Dazzling Jewel in Kensington Parure House in Melbourne's inner suburb Kensington is a matching set of separate architectural ideas. It displays a richness of detail and experience. Convertible Courtyards House by Christopher Megowan Design Convertible Courtyard House: When The Clouds Roll In, So Does the Roof As the name suggests, Convertible Courtyard House is a home that's as adaptable as a convertible car - rain, hail or shine, this house has you covered. Moor Street Residence by Andrew Maynard Architects 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! Camelia Cottage by 4site Architecture Camelia Cottage: Small House Extension Makes a Massive Impact An extremely small house extension transforms a heritage cottage. You'll be surprised the difference clever planning and small addition makes to occupants. Yarra Street House by Julie Firkin Architects Yarra Street House: Pavilion for Living and Entertaining in Style Yarra Street House is a pavilion-style extension designed to fit perfectly with a family who loves cooking, outdoor living and entertaining in style. Park Lane House by Kennedy Nolan Architects Park Lane House Puts It All On Display Unlike most renovations, Park Lane House isn't tucked away in a backyard -- it's out there for all to see. North Fitzroy House by AM Architecture North Fitzroy House: Contemporary Extension Makes No Apologies For Being New An unashamedly modern extension manages to integrate old and new by putting a modern spin on materials and colors from the original home. Florence Street House by Nest Architects Florence Street House: A Compact First Home in a Suburban Backyard 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. Engawa House by BLOXAS Architects Engawa House: A Touch of Tokyo in Fitzroy North Can you spot a Japanese influence in Engawa House? 'Engawa' is an exterior hallway on Japanese homes -- the inspiration for this new extension. Amy's House by MAKE Architecture Amy's House: A Simple Reconfiguration Transforms this Family Home Rather than gutting and starting again, a simple reconfiguration was all it took to make this home brighter and more comfortable. Batten and Board House by Rob Kennon Architects Batten and Board House: A Simple 'Box' Transforms a Weatherboard 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! Flinders Lane Apartment by Clare Cousins Architects Flinders Lane Space Efficient Apartment This space efficient home maximizes living spaces by cleverly concealing bedrooms behind Japanese inspired screens. Fairbairn House by Inglis Architects 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… HOUSE House by Andrew Maynard Architects HOUSE House: A Single Building Extends Two Houses Two homes. Both owned by the same family. A new extension designed to flank the rear of both homes to provide extra space. Bayside Residence by FMD Architects Bayside Residence Proves You Can Have Form and Function A bayside extension clad inside and out in timber battens blurs the functional and decorative. The Purple Rose of Cairo by Architecture Architecture Tiny Apartment: A Curtain Between Dining and Bedroom Mode To maximise space, a lush curtain allows this tiny apartment to multitask, hiding a fold up bed and a world of storage… Forever House by WoodWoodWard Architecture Forever House: A New Pavilion under the Eaves of a Suburban Home A sustainable, flexible and contemporary living space grows out of an existing home. It's reverent and cheeky, radical and conservative. Abbotsford Residence by Chan Architecture Abbotsford Residence: Behind the Curved Facade is a Very Rational Home Don't be deceived by the curved exterior. Abbotsford Residence is rational -- inside and out -- to deal with a heavily constrained site. Clifton Hill House by Nic Owen Architects Clifton Hill House: Heritage Cottage Gets Sustainable Renovation An inner city Victorian cottage of heritage significance is renovated with contemporary design and sustainable building practices. Sunken Courtyard House by Gestalten Architects Sunken Courtyard House Partially Submerged to Fit Into Low-Lying Neighborhood To make the most of a tiny site -- 10 x 15 meters -- amongst low lying neighbors this double story home was partially submerged. Stanhill Apartment by Architecture Architecture Famous Stanhill Apartment Gets a Modern Update A landmark post-war apartment gets an entirely new fit-out on a very lean budget and a minimalist aesthetic. Boundary House by BKK Architects Boundary House Extension Grows to Create Internal Courtyard By wrapping an extension against the boundary, Boundary House deals with awkward residual spaces and improves access to light. Beachcroft Orth Residence by Andrew Maynard Architects Beachcroft Orth Residence: Openable Walls Let the Outdoors In At Beachcroft Orth Residence, screens and glazed garage doors allow internal spaces to spill into the outdoors. Alfred Street Residence by Studiofour Alfred Street Residence: Clever Extension Creates Better Connection with Outdoors A stronger connection to the exterior courtyards with concealed sliding doors, for access to light, fresh air and aspect. Bow House by Edwards Moore Architects Bow House Twists and Contorts to Let the Sun In Everyone needs a bit of sunshine in their lives. That's why Bow House goes out of its way to let the sunshine in. Ilma Grove by Andrew Maynard Architects Ilma Grove House: A Heritage Home Looks Forward to a Sustainable Future Ilma Grove is an extension to a heritage home in Northcote, Victoria. The extension provides more space and guarantees a sustainable lifestyle. Stonewood House by Breathe Architects Stonewood House: Wooden 'Bricks' Connect with a Nearby Bluestone Home Stonewood House is a modern, but sensitive home which sits comfortably with homes of heritage significance. Sorrento House by ArchiBlox This Simple Modular Prefab Home Provides All the Essentials In One Neat Package This small house is sustainable, low-maintenance, affordable and it's pre-fab so it arrives (practically) ready to move into. Tardis by Edwards Moore Architects The Tardis: This Little Home Fits a Lot in a Seemingly Small Space Just like the Doctor's TARDIS this home has a surprisingly big interior. Inside is a completely self contained studio apartment! Hover House by Bower Architecture Hover House Drops in on a Disused Backyard Tennis Court in Mt Martha Hover House by Bower Architecture is built on a disused backyard tennis court in Mt Martha -- a great example of infill housing. Gardiner House by 4site Architecture Gloomy Worker's Cottage Enjoys a Small But Transformative Extension Modest extension creates an infinitely more liveable home compared to a previously gloomy and confused hodgepodge of poor additions. Butler House by Andrew Maynard Architects Butler House: Stylish warehouse conversion in famous Fitzroy building Nestled within the undulated roofline of Fitzroy’s famed MacRobertson building sits a warehouse conversion and roof terrace with a difference… Weatherboard House by FMD Architects Weatherboard House: Not Your Average Suburban Weatherboard… The weatherboards on this extension compress, extend upwards and weave over the facade in a modern interpretation of the traditional weatherboard cottage. Datum House by Rob Kennon Architects New Addition Features Spaces with Generous Sense of Volume At Datum House the ceiling height, rather than extra square meters, creates a generous and varied sense of space (without the cost). Cabin 2 by Maddison Architects Cabin 2: A Folding Roof Grows Out of the Coastal Topography Hidden and embedded into the landscape, Cabin 2 is a self contained extension to an existing 1960s log cabin in bay side Blairgowrie. Cubo House by PHOOEY Architects Cubo House Uses Upcycled Materials to Celebrate Its History Cubo House is a sustainable home which celebrates its history via restored existing elements and upcycled features using the surrealist technique 'Cubomania'. East West House by Rob Kennon Architects East West House Hides a Secret Behind Its Victorian Facade… East West House, near the top of Richmond Hill, contains the unexpected. A large roof deck is hidden behind the heritage protected Victorian roofline. Orange Grove House by Fiona Winzar Architects Orange Grove House Makes the Most of a Compact Sub-Divided Site The design of Orange Grove House is so good the clients couldn't stand to sell as they'd planned and decided to move in instead! Reverse Shadow Casting House by Harrison and White Architects Reverse Shadow Casting Ensures This House Has a Sunny Garden Thanks to the home's unusual form, the garden of Reverse Shadow Casting House will always be sunny and bright. Inner City Downsize House by Steffen Welsch Architects Inner City Downsize House Proves When it Comes to Space Less is More A combination of good design and plenty of storage makes inner city downsize house feel just as spacious as the owners' previous home. Hello House by OOF! Architects Hello House: This Has to Be the Friendliest House on the Block! As you round the corner of this quiet street, a cheery extension greets you. Quite literally… It says 'Hello'. Inside Out House (Cut Paw Paw House) by Andrew Maynard Architects Inside Out House: Bringing the Outside In and the Inside, Out Cut Paw Paw Inside Out House is deliberately incomplete. The owners, asked that the house be 'ridiculously inside-out'… Elsternwick House by Simon Couchman Architects Elsternwick House: The Answer to a Heritage Issue is Black and White A contemporary extension of this Elsternwick House is clad in contrasting dark zinc to draw a very deliberate line between new and old. Fenwick Street House by Julie Firkin Architects Fenwick Street House: Passive Solar Design for Light and Spacious Home This passive solar home was designed to maximise available light and space on an oddly shaped block in the inner suburban Melbourne. Middle Park Studio by John-Paul Rollo Architects Middle Park Studio Takes Advantage of Rear Laneway Access Middle Park Studio isn't a house. But if it were, it would be a great example of how we can develop backyards with laneway access into smart, sustainable homes. Patterson Street Residence by Jost Architects Modern Rear Extension Reinvigorates Patterson Street Residence After a number of minor additions over the years, Patterson Street Residence is reinvigorated with a modern extension to the rear. Peter Miglis House by Woods Bagot Architects Peter Miglis House: A Renovation of Light, Space and Air Architect Peter Miglis lists “light, space, and air” as the elements that form great architecture; he has incorporated all three into his own home. Blurred House by Bild Architecture Watch as Blurred House Transforms from Cali Bungalow to Modern Home From the front it's an unassuming Californian Bungalow. From the rear, undeniably modern. It's a new type of house — a blurred house. St Kilda East House by Clare Cousins Architects St Kilda East House: An Old Home is Brightened With Dining Courtyard A series of insertions into this period home injects light deep into the plan, making it modern and bright in-spite of its age. Carbon Positive Prefab House by ArchiBlox World's First Carbon Positive Prefab House Drops in to Melbourne ArchiBlox' Carbon Positive Prefab House means it's no longer enough to just be carbon neutral, when you can be carbon positive. Bridport Residence by Matt Gibson Architecture Bridport Residence Addresses the Need for More Informal Living Bridport Residence extension grabs northern light and creates a quiet safe haven to the rear of the property. Holden Street House by Nest Architects Holden Street House is Transformed in Much-Needed Modern Update From possum-infested DIY-renovated nightmare to sunny and spacious home, Holden Street House has been transformed. Local House by MAKE Architecture Local House is Designed to Enhance Connection with Friends and Family Local House is playful and intriguing — designed more like a favourite local café than a private house — creating spaces for connection and bonding. Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects Tower House's Collection of Small Pavilions Creates a Village of Spaces Tower House's owners and their 8 year old twin sons asked for a home 'for community, art and nature to come together'. They got a village. Sandringham House by Techne Architecture + Interior Design Modern Two-Storey Extension at this Sandringham House Makes an Impression What looks like a contemporary shipping container pops out of this renovated Sandringham House. M House by MAKE Architecture M House's Modest Renovation is Designed to Transform the Original Home Small but with delight, M House looks at how a modest renovation can make a positive contribution to the way a family live. Hawthorn House by Chan Architecture 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. Merton House by Thomas Winwood Architecture At Merton House a Curving Dark Timber Wall Creates the New Home's Edge Merton House reinterprets the bay windows, scale and arrangement of internal spaces to create a contemporary kitchen and living spaces. Modular Tower House by Modscape Modular Tower House's Lofty Design Makes a Statement in Sleepy Suburb In a quiet corner of Melbourne's Inner-North, Modscape's modular, pre-fabricated and sustainable Tower House stands out from the crowd. Bike House by FMD Architects A Family of Bike Lovers Find All They Are Looking for at Bike House 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. St Kilda House by Jost Architects A Grassy Courtyard Fit for a Cow is the New Focus of St Kilda House A grassy green courtyard fit for a cow (ok, not a real cow) at the centre of this renovated St Kilda House adds a bright new focus. Baker Street House by FGR Architects Baker Street House Maximises a Tight Site With Glass and Double Height Spaces A tight inner-city site is transformed with double height spaces and floor-to-ceiling, seamlessly connecting the indoors and outdoors. High Street Alta Architecture by Alta Architecture High Street House is a Vision of What Suburban Housing Should Be A large suburban home for an extended family in the suburbs doesn't need to look and feel like a cookie cutter McMansion… Fitzroy North Residence Chan Architecture by Chan Architecture Fitzroy North Residence Tackles Tight Difficult Site with a Statement Heritage controls, difficult soil, tight access and a small west-facing block. A delightful, light-filled home on a difficult site… Richmond House by Rachcoff Vella Architecture Richmond House Strips Back the Original and Reinterprets the Lean-to After stripping back years of unthoughtful additions, Richmond House receives a bright and modern interpretation of a lean-to. Ashburton House by PHOOEY Architects Ashburton House's Sawtooth Facade is Self-Shading and Stylish Like a roof on its side, Ashburton House's sawtooth facade is self-shading, blocking summer sun from striking and heating the surface. Melbourne Refurbishment Marc Dixon by Marc Dixon Architects Melbourne Refurbishment Has Fun with Colour and Scale This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way… House 3 by Coy Yiontis Architects House 3 Finds Enough Space for a Large Extended Family in Melbourne At House 3 there's enough space for three generations of the one family to live comfortably together despite a tight site. Jones House by Kavellaris Urban Design Jones House is What a Home Designed for Australia Looks Like Jones House is a home designed for Australian conditions proving architectural ideas can be achieved without big budgets and costly construction methods. House in House by Steffen Welsch Architects Light-Filled Courtyards Separate House in House's Five Pavilions… Sitting in an historic neighbourhood, House in House. Inside and out, it's a surprising alternative to its dark row house neighbours. Stick House by PHOOEY Architects This House Overcomes the Sticky Issue of Building Over the Backyard… By replacing space lost to the renovation with a roof deck, Stick House ensures not a millimetre of outdoor space is sacrificed. South Melbourne House by Mitsuori Architects This South Melbourne House Refurbishment Opens the Entire Ground Floor Thanks to a clever refurbishment this South Melbourne House becomes a communal multi-zoned space in keeping with the family's desire to live and work together. Prefab Hawthorn Studio by Third Skin A Prefab Detached Studio in Hawthorn Adds Limitless Flexibility Parents' retreat, teen hideaway, granny flat or rental earner — the function of this self contained extension can change over time. Prefab Collingwood House by ArchiBlox 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. Kensington House by Peter Vernon Architects Kensington House Transforms Interwar Cottage on Small Urban Site A modern, but sensitively sized addition transforms existing interwar home and saturates it in natural light - in-spite of a tiny site. Casual House by Christopher Megowan Design Casual House is a Laid-Back Home Built for Modern Living Casual House's low maintenance, no frills materials create an affordable yet compelling extension to the rear of a family home. Dolls House Northcote by BKK Architects This Home in Northcote is Designed Like an Oversized Doll's House Like a real doll's house, this addition is two spaces stacked on top of each other and uses furniture and joinery to divide spaces instead of doors and walls. Bridge House 2 by Delia Teschendorff Architecture Bridge House 2 Turns Its Back on Busy Street to Become a Serene Oasis Set around three internal courtyards, Bridge House 2 manages to escape the bustle of Brunswick without sacrificing its sense of place. North Fitzroy House by Jean-Paul Rollo Architects From a Humble Brief, North Fitzroy House Makes Dramatic Transformation A brief that might have disheartened some architects inspires a humble renovation that dramatically improves 'dog's breakfast' house. Bower House by Andrew Simpson Architects Bower House Collects Elements to Remind the Owners of Their Past Homes Normally we fill our homes with objects that remind us of our past. At Bower House, the house itself is made up of elements to remind the owners of their past. Diagonal House by Simon Whibley Architecture & Antarctica Diagonal House Benefits From a Sunny Aspect and a Lucky Site In the inner city it's not always wise to rely on an aspect. In the case of Diagonal House it made sense to embrace a sunny northern aspect. Armadale House by Mitsuori Architects A Discreet Addition Makes the Most of a Compact Site in Armadale The Armadale House addition creates an open plan living area with a great connection to the garden, maximising the small site. Concrete House by Matt Gibson Architecture Concrete House's Tapered Form Frames the View Concrete House features a tapered concrete second story which focuses the view of a garden and the city beyond. Barrow House by Andrew Maynard Architects Barrow House is a Renovation of Rotated Timber Boxes The Barrow extension appears as an arrangement of timber boxes, each independently rotated and subjected to varying amounts of extruding and manipulating forces. Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects Big Little House is a Modest but Light-Filled Terrace Extension When a family of four decide to renovate their terrace on a tiny site, some big ideas need to be packed into a little space. Northcote House 2 by Pleysier Perkins A Medical Centre is Reimagined as a Modern Urban Home Northcote House 2 is a three storey urban residence which utilises the existing shell of its former incarnation as a medical centre. Eyelid House by Fiona Winzar Architects 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? Vader House by Andrew Maynard Architects From the Outside, Vader House Seems Menacing. Inside It's Different Vader House emerges from behind its high boundary wall to disrupt Fitzroy's typical roofline and breathe new life into this Victorian Terrace. Beach Avenue House by Schulberg Denkiw Architects Beach Avenue House: Spacious Family Home Managed to Fit on Tiny Site On an extremely small parcel of land Beach Avenue House is designed more like a finely crafted joinery unit than a typical home. Brighton East Interior by Dan Gayder Design Brighton East Interior: Finessing Spaces to Serve as a Family Home The clients of Brighton East Interior wanted to ensure their home met the hectic requirements of the family while preferring to not build up. Bass Street Residence by B.E Architecture Subtle Angles at Bass Street Residence Highlight the Home's Two Main Views From distant water views to the nearby sculptural native trees, Bass Street Residence angles itself to take it all in… Kids Pod by Mihaly Slocombe Kids Pod is An Extension to an Existing Home Created Just for Kids Kids Pod is just for the little ones, connected to the house proper by a glazed bridge. And it couldn't be more fun… Middle Park House by Mitsuori Architects Daily Life Feels More Like a Holiday at Middle Park House Renovating an inner bayside family home to be flexible as the family grows and subtly remind the owners of time spent on beach holidays. Constable House by Townsend + Associates Architects 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. Artist's Studio by Chan Architecture Could You Live in an Artist's Studio Like This? This Artist's Studio is a beautifully detailed, creative space for painting and sculpting to encourage and inspire creativity… Double Terrace House by Rob Kennon Architects Double Terrace House: Two Adjacent Terrace Homes Become One… Behind these unassuming terraces' heritage facades is an unexpectedly modern home blurring the boundaries between two once separate houses. House Rosebank by MAKE Architecture House Rosebank's Generous New Living Areas Compliment a Grand Old Edwardian At House Rosebank, new rear living spaces help the home take advantage of a sunny garden and create a connection with the existing pool. New House by Grant Maggs Architects As a Modern Interpretation of a Beach Shack, New House is the Perfect Weekender This weekend beach holiday house is a flexible and comfortable home that can expand to host family and friends when required. Black Rock House by Jost Architects Black Rock House Uses Creative Thinking to Overcome Challenges Black Rock House successfully meshes elements of old and new to create a cohesive and comfortable family home. Hawthorn Residence by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture 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. Hawthorn East House by Chan Architecture A Typical English Cottage Style House is Transformed Into Modern Home A series of separate, disconnected rooms are transformed by a central, open planned living space that maximises north light. Blairgowrie 2 by InForm Timber and Glass Combine to Create a Stylish Coastal Modernity Timber's warmth and laid-back nature meets clean lines and expanses of glass to create a style that is sophisticated yet relaxed. Northcote Residence by Warc Studio A Timber Clad Extension Contrasts but Considers its Edwardian Roots A two-storey rear addition to a classic Edwardian-era home is sympathetic to its origins, but unashamedly modern at the same time. May Grove House by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Modern, Low Maintenance, Inner City Pad for a Professional Couple Home to a professional couple and Biggles the cat, this modern design aims to enhance the owners daily living experience. And succeeds. Martha by Ola Architecture Studio Perched on Top of the Sand Dunes for the Perfect Beach View This timber-clad four bedroom beach-side family home is perched on a steep dune in a quiet pocket of the Mornington Peninsula region. Skin-Box House by mcmahon and nerlich This Home's Translucent Walls Create Beautiful Effects Inside and Out Skin-Box House is a compact but refined home that maximises the sense of space with full height glass and quality materials... Regent Street Warehouse by Techne Architecture + Interior Design Original Elements Stand Out in this Tasteful Warehouse Conversion New architectural elements recede thanks to a subdued palette highlighting the original elements of this industrial building. Little Gore Street Studio by Tim Spicer Architects Dilapidated Garage Reimagined as a Creative Little Studio Located in a tight lane way in Fitzroy, Little Gore Street Studio is a truly unique response to urban densification... Mills House by Austin Maynard Architects Need Extra Storage? The Floor of this House is a Giant Cupboard! Mills House eliminates bulky cupboards by converting the floor into storage space, leaving the entire width of the terrace for living. Cumquat Tree hosue by Christopher Megowan Design Outdoor 'Rooms' Create the Perfect Breakout Zones for This Home The reordering and extension of this Art Deco home frames a view of an existing and prolific cumquat tree at the rear of the property. THAT House by Austin Maynard Architects THAT House Defies Its Neighbours In Every (Good) Way Possible A new home in a neighbourhood of large houses scales back the status quo to provide ‘just the right amount of space’ for a family. Brunswick East House by Adrian Bonomi Architect C House Prioritises Volume and Light Play Over Excessive Floor Space Sandwiched between weatherboard cottages in Brunswick East, C House breaks with convention to create a warm, unique and nuanced home. Kelvin House by FMD Architects Terrace Reorganised to Create More Open Living and Embrace the Sun Kelvin House is refurbished to create a new open plan living area while a new deck creates better access to the north light. St Kilda East House by Taylor Knights Craftsmanship and Modern Interventions Update this Heritage Home A balance of privacy and the celebration of communal spaces allows two generations to comfortably live together in this renovated home. Tunnel House by Michael Ong A House That Revolves Around the Garden and Spending Time Outdoors By pulling this extension away from the exiting house, the architects created sunny courtyards and maximised the natural light. Theresa Street Residence by Sonelo Design Studio Theresa Street Residence Evokes One Word: Subtlety Theresa Street Residence is a loft apartment that is redesigned as a modest seamless interior effortlessly disguising the old as new. Hoddle House by Freadman White Architects If These Walls Could Talk They'd Tell You Their Cost-Saving Secret... Rather than demolish and rebuild the rear 1970s addition to this home, the architect incorporated the walls into new, thicker walls. The Kite by Architecture Architecture Homes and Kite-Shaped Don't Often Go Together But It Works Here 'I want it to be kite-shaped' said no potential homeowner ever. And yet with this unusual site, a kite-shaped plan works well. Tinderbox House by Breathe Architects Dramatic Colours and Materials Transform an Inner-Melbourne Pad Using the colours of an 18th Century fire starting kit as inspiration, Breathe Architecture create a dramatic inner-city space. Warrandyte House by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture This House Cascades Down River Bank on Beautiful But Difficult Site A Melbourne home designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture creates a cascade of contemporary family living spaces in a bushfire area. Malvern House by Jost Architects Malvern House is Serious Out the Front and a Party at the Back! Jost Architects mediate heritage controls and an eager client brief to deliver a delightful update to an inter-war home. Green House by Sean Godsell Architects Inventive Addition to Heritage Cottage Challenges Our Idea of a Roof The unusual roof of the small but effective addition is the real winner - providing plenty of light to the small, overshadowed site. Cube House by Carr Design Group A Stunning Light-Well Separates This Addition From the Original Home Period ornamentation out the front, contemporary simplicity out the back. This home makes a beautiful transition from old to new. Fitzroy Residence by Carr Design Group Industrial Edged Sophistication Reflects Fitzroy's Past and Present The renovation of this Fitzroy house marries two influences — a refined industrial aesthetic and traditional Victorian architecture. Dowel House by FMD Architects Clerestory Skylight Becomes a Point of Focus Over the Dining Area The use of humble timber dowel rods in various forms throughout this refurbishment serve a practical, decorative and unifying purpose. Yan Lane by Justin Mallia Inner-City Lost Space is Transformed by this Infill Development We don't often feature multi-residential projects. But when we do, they're beautifully innovative projects like this one. Calithornbury Bungalow by Statkus Architecture Renovations Reuses Salvaged Materials from the Demolition Works An extension to a double fronted Californian bungalow reuses salvaged materials from the demolition works in an extensive renovation. Water Factory by Andrew Simpson Architects Converted Warehouse in Fitzroy Creates a Home for an Extended Family This converted warehouse in Fitzroy involved refitting of a beautiful old warehouse to become a flexible home for an extended family. Stepped House by Rob Kennon Architects Stepped House Deals with a Sloping South-Facing Site with Style Each room of this addition steps down with the contours of the site, while the plan zigzags to access light and connect to the garden. High House by Dan Gayfer Design 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. Miller House by Architecture Architecture Rich Materials and Light-Filled Courtyards Connect Old to New A series of courtyards weave this modern extension into the original home. A sensitive departure from the typical add-on. Pod House by Nic Owen Architects A Modern Light-Filled 'Pod' Deals With a Bad 1980s Hangover... A lot of mistakes were made in the '80s, Nic Owen Architects attempts to rectify one of them with a modern pod-like extension. Dreamcatcher by Fiona Winzar Architects Ugliest House in the Street Becomes a 'Dreamcatching' Family Home A stainless steel net for growing deciduous vines wraps this narrow home, transforming it into a nest for vertical family living. Port Melbourne Heritage Cottage by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture A New Upper Level Brings Much Needed Space to a Heritage Cottage Renovating a heritage house is a challenge at the best of times. But when the only option is going up, the challenge is all the greater. Around the Corner by Statkus Architecture Think of the Polar Bears! This Home Updated for Energy Efficiency... Rising costs and melting ice caps. Why not use your renovation as an opportunity to improve your home's environmental credentials as well. Alfred House by Austin Maynard Architects One Clever Idea Turned a Dodgy Little Light-Well into an Entire Garden By building an extension at the end of a narrow site, Austin Maynard Architects created a courtyard instead of a typical light-well. Parkville House by Steffen Welsch Architects Glazed Atrium Dining Room Links and Lights This Heritage Home Older homes typically face two problems: lack of natural light and poor planning. A glazed atrium dining room solves both issues here. Carlton Cloister by MRTN Architects A North Facing Cloister Connects This Terrace to New Master Bedroom Dealing with poor orientation this North-facing cloistered space acts as circulation and additional indoor/outdoor living space. Inbetween House by Inbetween Architecture Unconventional Front Addition Compliments and Contrasts Original Home We're familiar with rear additions but at Inbetween House a clever front addition reorients and reconnects the house and garden. Kensington Lighthouse by Tandem Design Studio & Dominique Ng Ingenious 'Sun Shells' Grab Light and Reflect It Deep Into This Home Watch the clouds float by in this home which has an unexpected sense of space and light in spite of its narrow, overshadowed site. The Avenue by Neil Architecture This Couple Built Two Houses. One to Live In and One to Sell... This duplex development isn't what we have come to expect. It actively avoids placing garages on the street as an homage to the car. Shakin' Stevens Residence by Matt Gibson Architecture This Home Takes the Need to Connect to Green Space Very Seriously You can tell something's different about this heritage home from the moment you see the lime green door and pastel green walls... Garth House by Ola Architecture Studio An Elegant Black Timber Extension Compliments a 19th Century Home An elegant and restrained timber addition provides the perfect modern living space for a family of five (plus two energetic dogs). Hawthorn Solar Extension by Habitech Systems New Solar Extension Designed to Power the Whole House A rear extension takes advantage of a North-facing backyard to connect to the garden and generate electricity for the whole house. Fitzroy House by Julie Firkin Architects A Series of Airy Spaces Cascade Down the Natural Slope of This Block An eco-friendly, 7 star energy rated addition to an inner-city terrace feels bright, breezy and, importantly, comfortable year-round. The Terrace by Thomas Winwood Architecture Townhouse is a Taste of the '70s with a Mid-Century Modern Twist This compact inner-city townhouse has been transformed from an unremarkable '70s era building into a timeless, light-filled home. Herbert Street House by Architect Hewson 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... Journey House by Nic Owen Architects A House Where the Journey is More Interesting than the Destination Old and new are connected by a black tunnel with no end immediately in sight. But there is a light-filled end to this tunnel. Rosanna House by Nest Architects Pokey 1960s Home Gets a Much-Needed 21st Century Reboot This considered addition capitalises on good qualities of the home and fixes the less than ideal. What can be saved in your addition? Yarraville House by Techne Architecture + Interior Design If You're an Entertainer, This House Has Been Designed for You! A new-found connection to the yard and pool, wine storage that's decorative yet practical and integrated seating throughout... Hip & Gable House by Architecture Architecture Hip & Gable House: When the Roof is More than Just a Roof New pitched roofs continue the style of the original home, but are reinterpreted based on the function of the rooms and need for light. Seddon House by OSK Architects From Disused Inner-City Car Park to a Compact Family Home From the street this modern take on the other single storey cottage in the neighbourhood. But things get interesting quickly... Monolith House by Rara Architecture A Home Designed for Light and Family, Not 'The Market' When you need to fit a lot onto a small block, forget market expectations and look for light and functionality to suit your family. White Delight by POLYstudio A New Verandah Enhances the Liveability of This Inner-City Home Never underestimate the power of a well-designed outdoor living area to transform your home. This clever verandah is a great example. Blackburn House by ArchiBlox 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. Brunswick Modular by Modscape 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. The Corner House by POLYstudio Black Is the New White at This Striking 'House in the Round' Addition At this highly visible corner block, the architects have designed a black extension to contrast with the white Edwardian original. Neville House by 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. Jo's House by Guild Architects Light-Filled and Unfussy Home to Relax in After a Busy Work Day This renovation for a woman with a busy work life needed to be relaxing and low-maintenance - the perfect retreat after a long day. The Ridgeway House by Merrylees Architecture & Quinn Architecture Old School Friends Unite to Design a Tranquil Home for a Busy Family A renovation creates flexible but calm spaces for a blended family, visiting overseas relatives, and a professional home office. Clinker Charm by Detail 9 Architects You've Heard of Flipping Houses, But This Home Gets a Different Flip With a living area facing a busy road, a separate and congested kitchen and an under-utilised backyard, this home needed flipping... Kensington Palace by Nic Owen Architects A Home Doesn't Need to be Large to Be a Palace 'Kensington Palace' challenges the idea that a home needs to be expensive and expansive to be your dream home. Toorak Texture by NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design No Need for an Extension Where a Clever Internal Redesign Will Work At their Toorak Texture project, NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design quickly realised there was no need to waste time and money extending. Dancing House by Craig Tan Architects Step Inside a Home Inspired by Tranquil, Forested Clearings Arranged around three courtyards, this new open-plan extension is a delightful counterpoint to the existing Californian Bungalow. Quarry House by Hook Turn Architecture Inspired by the Local Area Quarry House is All Bricks and 'Bluestone' Brunswick has a rich history of bluestone quarries and brickworks. Quarry House updates a Victorian terrace with this history in mind. Oak Grove by Justin Mallia Folded Facades Give Two Identical Homes Their Own Identity For cost efficiency this project creates two identical houses, but thanks to a clever folded facade each home fits the site. Diamond Creek by Drawing Room Architecture What To Do If the Best View in the House is From the Laundry Tub A new extension negotiates the slope of the land, looking out to the view and connecting the living area to the garden. St Kilda East House by Claire Scorpo Architects Tiny Addition Proves How Useful a Small, Considered Space Can Be Measuring in at just 11 square metres of additional space, this tiny addition punches above its weight for its size. Acute House by OOF! Architects Transforming a Renovator's Nightmare on Seriously Triangular Site Take a tiny, acutely triangular site, add a demanding heritage context and you've given your architect a challenge. But look what she did! Smart Home by Green Sheep Collective This Extension Makes Smart, Effective Use of Very Tight Spaces 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... Barny in Bank Street by Nest Architects 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. Lean-to House by Warc Studio 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. Brunswick Californian by Jos Tan Architects Internal Reconfiguration Ties Together the Layers of History Brunswick Californian had already been extended, but connected poorly to the original. New internal works create a cohesive home. Northcote House by Adam Dettrick Architects 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. Brunswick Renovations by Renovation Achieves an Energy Positive and Income Generating Home A passive design and solar panels creates a comfortable house year-round which also generates income for this family. Footscray Apartment by BoardGrove Architects Footscray Apartment Renovated for More Flexibility and Light An unorthodox, but clever, renovation creates a series of light-filled flexible living spaces and creates the illusion of space. Wilson Street House by Drawing Room Architecture 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. Brunswick Extension by ArchiBlox A New Living Pod Creates a Central Courtyard at This Brunswick Home Set well away from the original house, this new addition creates a central courtyard which all living areas wrap around. Park Cottage by Bryant Alsop An Unexpectedly Colourful and Playful Addition to a Heritage Home From the heritage facade you'd never expect to find this light-filled, colourful and playful home which spills into the backyard. Northcote Modular by Modscape 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. Black House by Austin Maynard Architects "Hindsight; all the things I would have done as a new parent." Apartment living for new parents is not very common in Australia. Can it be done, or is the siren call of the suburbs too strong? Neumannhaus by ITN Architects Backyard Extension Takes its Cues from Nearby Buildings and Garages This light-filled extension has an industrial feel to it thanks to using the mix of nearby garages and light industry as inspiration. Park Street Residence by B.E Architecture New Life for a Victorian-Era House Fit for Multi-Generational Living Reimagining a heritage home to fulfil the modern needs of three generations of the one family, highlighting its layered history. Clerestory House by Lai Cheong Brown A Stunning Timber Lined Clerestory is the Centrepiece of This Reno This renovated interwar house is now perfect home for a retired couple and adult family member plus a meeting place for nearby family. Residence R by Open Studio Architecture Proof Even the Slightest Alteration Can Have a Dramatic Impact Small changes can make a huge difference to the comfort and practicality of a home. New windows and a pivot door transform this studio. John & Kathleen's by Irons McDuff Architecture Clever Joinery and a Motto of Doing More With Less Is the Answer Updates to this elegant, but out-of-touch 1940s home hark back to the era it was built - when houses were small but functional. Studio Garage by Krisna Cheung Architects A Translucent Studio Creates a Soft Backdrop for an Inner City Yard A garage and studio with seperate access from the laneway is a flexible and sensitive space at the rear of this inner-city terrace. Ethel by Lisa Cummins Architect What Surprises Are Hiding Behind This Humble Victorian-Era Facade? 'Ethel' has a number of delightful surprises up her sleeve, proving there's more to this humble Victorian home than she lets on... Hawthorn Studio by Habitech Systems New Studio Builds Future Flexibility Into This Hawthorn Home A studio connected to the main house by a decked walkway creates maximum flexibility (and reduces renovation stress) for this family. Dark Horse by Architecture Architecture In a Neighbourhood of Workers' Cottages, There's One Dark Horse Black sheep. Odd one out. Dark horse. Whatever you want to call it, there's something different about this home - and we love it! Blackburn Villa by Inbetween Architecture Is it Time to Ditch the Formal Dining and Prioritise Living? This professional couple felt constrained by an outdated floor plan that sacrificed living areas for circulation and formal dining... Like Living in the '70s by Steffen Welsch Architects Modernist 1970s Home Addresses its Shortcomings For 21st Century Life A home rich with character is updated to improve comfort, privacy and connection to the landscape without losing its vintage feel. Murray by Foomann Architects This Elsternwick Home Delights on a Narrow, Tightly Constrained Block In a suburb of houses three times its size this home makes the most of its narrow block and compact size by capturing views of the sky. Elgin Street Residence by Sonelo Design Studio Simple Tricks Give This Compact Home the Illusion of Spaciousness Your home doesn't need to be physically big to feel spacious. There are a few tricks to make your home feel larger than life. Burnley Renovation by DX Architects This Reno Feels Light and Bright Despite Being Hemmed in on All Sides If your neighbours are too close for comfort, focus on natural light. Your home will feel spacious and you'll forget they're there... Frame Terrace by mcmahon and nerlich New Spaces Sit Above and Behind this Existing Heritage Building Careful to leave much of this heritage building intact, the architects have created new spaces above and behind the existing home. Casa de Gatos by WOWOWA Architecture Crazy About Cats? We May Have Found Your Perfect Inner-City Abode... If fur-babies, travel, colour and fun are ticking some mental boxes for you, you'll love Casa de Gatos (or 'House of Cats' in Spanish). My House (The Mental Health House) by Austin Maynard Architects Can Your Home Help to Prevent (or Even Cure) Mental Health Problems? This architect used the renovation of his home to improve his mental health and immunise himself and his family for the future. Glass Link House by Robbie Walker New Master Bedroom Pod for a "Very, Very Deserving Mum"... After buying a "rough" knocker-downer in the 'burbs, builder/designer/snow boarder, Robbie Walker decided to renovate instead. The Leaf House by Damian Rogers Architecture Glazed Roof Floats Like a Leaf Capturing Views of Trees and Sky A bold new living, dining and kitchen space grabs views of the trees and manages to fit a veggie garden in the most surprising place... St David Street House by Drawing Room Architecture With Good Design Even the Smallest of Spaces Can Live Large This compact addition proves small spaces can be highly liveable with plenty of storage, daylighting and a connection to the outdoors. True North by Tandem Design Studio This is How You Deal With an Unusual Triangular Site... What do you do with a triangular site? Perhaps the best solution is to think outside of the box. Or triangle, as the case may be... Perched House by Rara Architecture Curving and Perching Overhead, This Addition is Playful and Light Perched House is a renovation that defies perceptions - feeling much larger than it actually is thanks to some clever tricks. Valiant House by A for Architecture Why Does the Bathroom Often Have the Best View in Workers Cottages? Like many un-renovated inner-city homes, the bathroom of this Melbourne workers cottage had the best light and views in the house! Green House by Zen Architects Urban Green House Creates a Sunny, Healthy, Happy, Inner-City Home Application of passive design principles creates a living, breathing, sustainable space that is a pleasure to inhabit. Footscray Shed House by Jonathan Wong Architects This Rear Addition Feels at Home in Its Gritty, Inner-Urban Suburb An extension designed to appear more like a random collection sheds belies the clever, considered spaces within. Malvern East House by Pleysier Perkins Renovation for Modern Living Retains this Edwardian Home's Soul A beautiful attention to details and respect for the original home creates a modern space that effortlessly blends old and new. Lt Collins Apartment by de.arch This Fun-Filled Apartment Renovation Has a Rock Climbing Wall Armed with a fun and adventurous brief, the architects of this apartment reno created a family home with surprises around every corner. Villa Unit Reinvigorate by SWG Studio Removing Internal Walls Gives This Home a Modern Open-Plan Vibe By removing the internal walls of this unit and incorporating plenty of built-in joinery, it feels more spacious and modern. Brunswick Cottage by EM Architects A Compact Home Was Made Even Smaller but the Outcome is Extraordinary This compact home was made even smaller yet better, proving the amount of space you have is less important than how you use it... Casa Famiglia by BOARCH Casa Famiglia Updates a Home with Generations of Memories How does an architect update and extend a home that's been in the family for years? Without whitewashing the history and memories? Henry Street House by Eugene Cheah Architecture This Renovation Turns the Traditional Terrace Layout on its Head Where a traditional terrace is dark and cellular this renovation finds light and open space, creating an addition of contrasts. Datum House by FIGR Architecture and Design A Contemporary House Puts A Modern Spin on Its Neighbourhood Datum House uses the scale and proportions of its neighbours as the starting point for a modern and light-filled home. Kingsville Residence by A Modern Addition Tucked Under an Extension of the Original Roofline By working with the original roofline of this Federation home, the designer created a light-filled and spacious addition. Staley Apartment by Jos Tan Architects What Happens When We Let Go of the Buy, Rent, Flip Mentality? Creating a family home requires more than a coat of paint and some pretty cushions. It requires good design and long-term thinking. Rathmines by MRTN Architects Take a Look at the Kitchen of This Renowned Chef and Restaurateur The kitchen is the heart of Chef and Restaurateur, Scott Pickett's home, making it the perfect place to entertain friends and family. Hemp House by Steffen Welsch Architects Turns Out Hemp Is Useful for More Than Rope and Yoga Pants Built from rammed earth, timber and hempcrete, this home is a healthy and environmentally sensitive space for three generations. Brickface by Austin Maynard Architects The Newest House on the Street Looks Like It Could Be the Oldest Thanks to recycled brick, this new studio looks like it could be the oldest building in this Richmond laneway. North Street House by Creative Entrepreneur Builds Home to Balance Design and Affordability Experimenting with ideas of affordability without sacrificing liveability, North Street House is the perfect home for a young couple. Rhythm House by Delia Teschendorff Architecture Rhythm House: A Home Designed for a Family of Musicians This extension provides new living areas, a specialised sound recording space and performance area for a family of musicians. Nest House by Zen Architects A Cozy, Nest-Like Mezzanine Studio Floats Above This Living Space To unite all living spaces without creating one large space, a unique nest-like studio sits above the living area in this reno. Curtain Cottage by Apparte Studio This Is How You Transform a Tight and Dingy Terrace Without Extending An architect, a builder, and a joiner walk into a dark and dingy terrace... Playtime by Guild Architects A Fun-Filled Addition Peaks Above This Californian Bungalow It's Playtime in this fun-filled extension with secret hatches, a bridge, sloped walls and an aquarium of curious creatures. Garden Wall House by Sarah Kahn Architect A Recycled Brick Garden Wall Creates an Inner-City Sanctuary By dividing a complicated inner-city block into a patchwork, a new home sits comfortably between heritage buildings and gritty laneway. Thornbury House by Bent Architecture A Distorted Roofline Conceals a Surreptitious Second Storey In a street of single-storey timber houses, this playful new home reinterprets its neighbours so it feels at home in the street. Bluestone Terrace Pavilion by A Sunny Glass Box Helps This Bluestone Cottage Connect to the Garden Owned by a landscape gardener, this 1880s bluestone cottage is now connected to the garden and full of natural light and sea breezes. Northcote House by Winwood Mckenzie Architecture Some Simple Modifications Transform This Unrenovated Family Home Simple, yet intelligent changes, which reference to the home's post-war cream brick heritage create a period drama of a difference. Light Corridor House by FIGR Architecture and Design There Is an Abundance of Light at the End of This Quirky Tunnel A dark tunnel transforms into a bright, open space at this Cremorne terrace which celebrates the transition from old to new. Studio House by Zen Architects A Flexible, Multi-purpose Studio That Requires Very Little Land By designing a separate, self-contained studio, this family have gained the extra space they need now and flexibility into the future. Beyond House by Ben Callery Architects What to Do When You Outgrow Your House but Love Your Neighbourhood? Craving more space (and sun) and considering a move? Are you really better off uprooting your family and moving somewhere new? Gable House by Sheri Haby Architects Twin Gables, Rather Than Extra Floor Area, Give the Illusion of Space The rear of this home is redesigned to give an air of spaciousness, with an internal reconfiguration and the addition of two gables. Port Melbourne House by Pandolfini Architects Narrow Terrace Hides Several Space-defying Surprises A double-height space. An internal courtyard. A huge skylight. All tricks to create a sense of space hidden behind a narrow terrace. Garage House by Foomann Architects A Home That Explores Communal Living for Adults This flexible new home built behind the existing is accessible by rear laneway; it could be used as a garage, studio or living space. Crisp House by Robert Nichol & Sons Heritage Homes Are Romantic, but They're a Challenge to Renovate An architect wrestles with the romance of renovating a historic home and the challenge of meeting planning and regulatory requirements. Brunswick House by Chan Architecture How to Create a Modern, Flexible and Bright Space on a Narrow Block Renovating an older, inner-city home comes with a peculiar set of challenges - how to make it seem bright and spacious when it's not. Light Saw House by Zen Architects No More Living in Darkness; This Saw Tooth Roof Brings the Light Even if you're stuck with a south-facing backyard overshadowed by your own house, there's no need to dwell in darkness. SSK Residence by Davidov Partners Architects Architects Use Renovation as an Opportunity to Chase the Sun Transforming a dark Californian Bungalow into a sun and fun-loving family home with some clever renovation ideas. Albert Park House by Chiverton Architects A Home With a Sentimental History is Sensitively Renovated 'This house was purchased by Kasimiersz and Lucia in 1955', reads a plaque on the wall. One of the ways this home remembers its past... Albert Park Terrace by Dan Webster Architecture A Tight Site and Heritage Controls; Dealing With All the Constraints Sometimes the constraints that can make a project more difficult end up creating something unique and wonderful. Collingwood Compact by An Eco-friendly Upgrade Transforms this Inner-City Home Considering an eco-friendly upgrade to your home? Look no further for inspiration than Collingwood Compact. Old Be-al House by FMD Architects A Renovation that Honours a Beautiful Old Gum Tree in the Backyard If there's an old tree in your backyard, don't cut it down to make way for your new reno. Instead, make it the centrepiece. Carlton Terrace by Windust Architects x Interiors A Dark Terrace Follows the Light at the End of the Tunnel It's a tale as old as time: dark, dank terrace seeks space and light. And yet architects are still finding new ways to tell the story. Rennie Street House by Architect Hewson A House That Shows Us a Lean-to Can Be a Blessing, Not a Blight Typically, a lean-to with a laundry and kitchen tacked on to the rear of an older home is the first thing to go in a reno. Not here... Coronet by Jos Tan Architects Hold the Wrecking Ball! When Demo, Then Reno Is Not the Solution With a slim budget, demolition of the rear of this home was not an option. But an even slimmer bathroom was part of the solution... Port Melbourne House by Finnis Architects Former Milkbar Now a Light-filled Family Home Among the Treetops Floating above the original milkbar is a recently renovated pavilion which makes this unique family home feel like it's a treehouse. Saturn II by McManus Lew Architects A New Rear Living Area Creates a Better Connection to the Outdoors We love to get out and enjoy the backyard, but too often our homes are disconnected from our outdoor spaces. Here's what you can do... Dark Light House by MRTN Architects A Small Addition Creates a Home Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts Light and dark, east and west, new and old, Dark Light House's new living pavilion contrasts without simply doing the opposite. Cubby Office by Krisna Cheung Architects School Holidays Are No Longer a Nightmare for These Working Parents Cubby Office to the rescue! A fun, connected, yet separate space for the kids to play while the parents get back to work. Melbourne Vernacular by Sustainable Owners Renovate with Minimum Carbon Footprint With a passion for sustainability, these owners salvaged whatever they could to reduce the carbon footprint of their renovation. Lawes Street Extension by Habitech Systems What You Can Do to Rectify a 1980s Brown Brick Atrocity The '80s was responsible for numerous crimes against taste (but some pretty fabs music). What can you do to right some of those wrongs? Carlton House by Tom Robertson Architects A Double Height Space Brings Light Into This Previously Dark Cottage And he said, 'Let there be light', and there was light. Thanks to a new double height space, this cottage is transformed. The Light Box by Finnis Architects & Damon Hills A Garden Pavilion Nestled in this Backyard Brings the Outdoors In In a street of Californian Bungalows, it was important to maintain the status quo. It's a whole other story at the rear of this home... Brunswick West House by Taylor Knights Introvert or Extrovert? Here's an Open-Plan Space with Room for All! Three sculptural walls create nooks and niches within a larger open-plan space, creating the opportunity to mingle or seek solitude. House SE by Walter&Walter Perforated Sliding Door Provides Privacy Without Blocking Views or Light Inspired by the spaces and ornamentation of the original home, this home plays with light and space to create a dramatic addition. Tess + JJ's House by po-co Architecture A New Two-storey House That Won't Upset the Neighbours? A new house, in an old area, on a tight site, with space for a family of four that won't upset the neighbours? Are they dreaming? Bustle House by FMD Architects This Old Victorian-era 'Lady' Gets a Modern Bustle Dress Makeover The history and beauty of this old home are respected and celebrated by a bustle dress-inspired addition. College Place by Nest Architects How Would You Design a House for a Scuba Diver? If you're noticing a bit of an underwater theme in this home, it's no accident. This is a home for a keen scuba diver! K2 House by FMD Architects A Bachelor's Pad Is Transformed Into a Home Fit for a Family Life can change a lot in 10 years, so what do you do if your home no longer fits in with your life? Move or renovate? Boundary Street House by Chan Architecture A New Home Makes the Most of an Unusual Site in the Inner City It's not often you get to build a new house in the inner city. What would you do if you had a clean slate? Ivanhoe Extension by Modscape Could You Live at Home While Your Extension is Being Built? Living at home while your extension is built sounds like a nightmare, but this clever idea allowed the owners to live disruption-free. Dark 'n' Stormy by Dan Gayfer Design A Kitchen Renovation to Weather the Storm (i.e. Three Young Boys) When you've got active young kids, your home must be robust enough to withstand a lot of punishment. This kitchen is built to last. Courtyard Deck House by ZGA Studio A Courtyard Deck's the Perfect Way to Combine Old and New at This Home A decked courtyard connects this existing home and extension, providing light, breezes and an indoor-outdoor connection to old and new. Courtyard House by Sarah Lake Architects The Conventional Form of This Addition Is Cut Back to Let the Sun In On a long, narrow site, a courtyard is cleverly cut into this addition to allow the sun to stream into new living spaces. Boston Villa by Nest Architects Abandoned for Years, This Elegant Villa Is Now a Sustainable Home This house had become a squat and burnt down during the design stage, but Dean and Lisa transformed it into a modern, sustainable home. Urban Barnyard by Inbetween Architecture Urban Barnyard House Is Home to a Family and Their Chickens and Bees Hiring an architect to design your new home or renovation is a big commitment. So how do you know you're making the right choice? Micro Addition by Cathi Colla Architects Could a Micro Addition Be All You Need to Transform Your Home? We've heard of tiny houses and micro-apartments, but could a micro addition be the answer to your space issues? Let's see... Selby Aura Family Home by Drawing Room Architecture What a Difference Fresh Colours, New Joinery and Great Lighting Makes This home had good bones, but forty years of use left it feeling tired. A clever facelift offers a fresh start for its new owners. Project Nymph by Zen Architects What If Your Home Felt More Like Living in a Garden? This home takes advantage of its location near the Botanic Gardens to create a living area which feels like an extension of the garden. Garden Studio by MODO Architecture Don't Build Over Your Garden, Grow Your Garden Up Instead! Instead of sacrificing their productive garden, plants are encouraged to grow up the walls of this clever backyard studio. Outside In House by MODO Architecture Outside In House: This Modern Extension Doesn't Steal the Limelight This modern addition is more like a supporting actor, allowing the charm and beauty of the original home to shine through. Coburg North House by Baker Drofenik Architects The Outlook of this 1940s Home Just Got a Lot Brighter... A new addition prioritises light and a connection to the garden, transforming this 1940s house into an uplifting and modern home. House A by Walter&Walter This Suburban Home Finds a Unique Way to Connect with the Landscape From the street, this looks like a house with no windows, but once inside you realise it's the exact opposite... Tetris Extension by Crosshatch This Extension Is Arranged Like a Game of Tetris to Maximise Space On a tight, south-facing site, the various spaces of this addition are expertly arranged to ensure maximum benefit with minimal fuss. The Shadow House by Nic Owen Architects A 'Shadow' of This Heritage Home Shows Us How You Extend Respectfully Extending heritage homes respectfully is a challenge. Allowing this addition to recede into the shadows was the sensitive approach. First Lessons House by Ray Dinh Architecture Getting the Basics Right Helps Architect Nail His First Solo Project The careful siting of this new home helps it take full advantage of the sun and embrace a beautiful, bushy site. Ascot Vale Micro Addition by Drawing Room Architecture Micro Addition Tucks Much-needed Second Bathroom into Narrow Setback It's not the size of an addition that counts, it's the functionality it adds to your home. This micro addition achieves hefty results. Falconer Street Residence by Sonelo Design Studio A Minimal Renovation Maximises the Connection to the Outdoors A strong visual and physical connection to the garden is achieved without significantly altering this inner-city terrace. Split End House by Mártires Doyle Architects Split End House's Cranking and Splitting Roof Lets Light In A south-facing backyard can feel like a curse, but an unconventional roofline could come to the rescue to let direct natural light in. Kew Villa by McManus Lew Architects A 1960s Unit Is Transformed Into a Modern Family Home Buying an extra slice of land from the owners' corporation enabled this 1960s one-bedroom unit to become a modern three-bedroom home. Clifton Hill House by Field Office Architecture Terrace Addition Creates a Light-filled Home and Studio for an Artist By designing a new, open-plan addition to this heritage home, the owner has a light-filled space to inspire his creativity. Altona Lightbox by OMG Architects Dark and Pensive on the Outside, but It's a Different Story Inside As soon as you enter the front door of this 1950s home, you are drawn to the light and openness of the new, rear addition. House for Three Generations by po-co Architecture How to Design a House for Three Generations Under the One Roof Increasingly, multi-generational families are choosing to live together. In this case, how do we design homes which cater for everyone? Type Street Apartment by Tsai Design This Compact Apartment is Like a Transformer to Maximise Space A tired 1970s apartment undergoes a massive transformation without relocating structure or services. BENT Annexe by Bent Architecture A Light-filled Annexe-like Addition Opens This Home Up to the Garden Like an annexe attached to the side of this solid home, BENT Annexe is an open-plan living area that feels more like a garden room. Cecil Street House by Chan Architecture Laser Cut Screen Shields Addition and References Heritage Building The lace-like screen protecting the rear of this home is a way to tie old and new together while also dealing with practicalities. St Kilda Apartment Renovation by The Surprising Way They Managed to Extend This First Floor Apartment Originally a simple apartment renovation project turned into something more after discovering air rights would allow them to extend... South Melbourne Beach House by Topology Studio A Light-filled Beach House Just Two Kilometres from the City? With an incredible site just one street from the beach and close to the city, these architects built their ideal family home. Arrow House by Mark Lam Architect A Striking Angular Addition Helps to Draw Fresh Air Through this Home A surprising, angular addition pops out of the rear of this home, but it does more than just look dramatic... Side Yard House by Andrew Child Architecture The Clever Reason to Skip a Backyard in Favour of a Side Yard Instead If your backyard doesn't face north, create a long side yard instead so you can enjoy the benefits of natural light and passive design. Brunswick House by Winwood Mckenzie Architecture House With Two Distinct Personalities: Winter Cosy to Summer Breezy Can a house be both a cosy refuge and open to the outdoors to create a breezy outdoor room? In this case, it can! Allan Street House by Gardiner Architects A Compact Addition Creates a Comfortable and Sustainable Home Living in the inner-city means trading space for convenience. This project shows you, that trade-off isn't so bad. Lean-2 by Ben Callery Architects Lean-2 Flips the Typical Lean-to on Its Head to Create a Sunny Home Lean-tos aren't renowned for their good design, but rethinking the classic design led to a functional and flexible home for this family. Anti-terrace by Nikhila Madabhushi Architecture Anti-terrace Gives a Cheeky Middle Finger to Its Neighbours If the stress of renovating isn't enough for you, here's a way to step it up a gear: base your deadline around the arrival of a baby! Pleated House by Megowan Architectural You Can't Design a Flat, Boring Roof When Your Client's a Roof Plumber With a folded roof form and charred timber cladding, Pleated House has plenty of flair for its design-conscious owners. Origami Fold House by SG2 Design Folding the Roofline of an Addition Creates an Unexpected Delight The carefully crafted folds of the ancient art of origami create something new and unexpected. It's a similar story with this reno... Elm Street House by Gardiner Architects Renovating a House to Better Suit Your Lifestyle The small, pokey and often dark spaces of many older homes don’t provide the space young families need, but you can change that... Albert Park Modular Extension by Modscape How Would You Like Your Extension Installed in a Day? With modular, off-site construction you can remove the headaches of extending your home and still end up with a beautiful result. Folding Floor House by Neighbourhood Inspiration Helps This New Kid on the Block Fit In Inspired by a nearby converted factory, this home brings its own spin to the saw-tooth roofline and the inspiration doesn't stop there. Hawthorn Villa by McManus Lew Architects A Dated and Inward-looking Unit Transformed Into Modern Family Home Instead of demolishing this unit, the architects reimagined it, transforming it into a modern and light-filled 3-bedroom home. Peekaboo House by Peekaboo! This Addition Pops Over the Roof of The Original Home To grab light without taking over the backyard, this addition pops its head over the original home, saying peekaboo to the street! Box Hill North Townhouse by Inbetween Architecture Are New Townhouses Ruining Your Neighbourhood? Here's One Solution... These townhouses challenge the norm and prove you can develop suburban sites without ignoring the character of the neighbourhood. Brodecky House by Atlas Architects Downsizer Creates New Home in the Backyard of Her Corner Block Having lived in the area for 45 years, this downsizer was reluctant to leave. Instead, she built the perfect home in her backyard! Barton House by Julie Firkin Architects Dramatic Timber Ceiling Soars Over This New Addition The dramatic timber ceiling sails over new living spaces and outside, shading the home but retaining the best views. Samurai Duplex by SG2 Design This Duplex is Inspired By a Samurai and Japanese Architecture A samurai's armour inspires the form and materials of this unique townhouse development, bringing a bit of Japan to the suburbs. Fishley by Bryant Alsop On a Block Just 5 Metres Wide, Space and Light Are the Main Challenges... Bringing a sense of space and plenty of natural light to a narrow block is tough, but clever design and engineering make it possible. Canterbury Studio by McGann Architects This Studio Shows Us What's Possible in Our Own Backyard... With housing (un)affordability growing and our city limits bursting, this project shows us there's still space in the inner city. Milroy Street by Megowan Architectural From 'a Labyrinth of Purples and Yellows' to... This! After removing walls and opening up both the internal space and to the outdoors, this home is virtually unrecognisable. House 184 by Blank Canvas Architects How to Make a Compact Workers Cottage on a Tight Block Feel Spacious? When you've got a tight block, you need to use every square centimetre. That's how you make a compact home feel spacious. Lucky House by Kuzman Architecture Third Time Lucky? It Might Have Taken Three Goes But It Was Worth It! Three distinct options and three years later they settled on a design, but when you're building forever, take the time to get it right! His & Her House by FMD Architects They Both Had a Home Designed by the Same Architect: Perfect Match? When a couple who both have homes designed by the same architect get married, their new home together is bound to be adventurous! Rose House 2 by Baracco and Wright Architects It Might Look Like a Single Home, But Looks Can Be Deceiving A home for a couple and a separate home for their adult children. Plus it's on a very public, very tricky triangular site! Preston I by Irons McDuff Architecture Peeling Back the Old Layers Reveals a New Story for This Home Revealing the layers beneath this dilapidated home helps to blend old and new, weaving a rich story from the home's existing fabric. Clifton Hill Terraces by Field Office Architecture Eco-townhouses Are Effectively Off-grid in the Middle of the City When you think of an off-grid house you typically imagine a remote cabin in the bush, but these eco-townhouses tell a different story. Elphin House by Julie Firkin Architects Huge Door and Custom Screen Help This Living Area Embrace the Garden Embracing the garden with a huge double-height space, 7 metre-wide door and patterned screen which fills the home with dappled shade. Yarraville Light House by ROAM Architects Narrow Block? This Home Design Offers a Clever Solution... How do you get sun, light and a sense of space when your block is only 6 metres wide? This home has some solutions for narrow blocks. Fitzroy North House by MMAD Architecture You'd Never Guess What's Behind This Facade (But That's the Point) Ultimately council agreed to let them make some changes behind this heritage facade, convinced no one on the street would be the wiser. Light House by LAYAN Architects + Designers What Would the Director of a Lighting Company's Home Look Like? Sadly lighting is an afterthought in many homes, but not here: a special lighting system demonstrates the potential of lighting design. Fitzroy Lane House by Kennedy Nolan Architects You Won't Believe the Home They Created in This Narrow Laneway It's difficult to imagine how this tight block in a laneway could become a functional and spacious home and office, but they did it! Victoria Gardens House by Lucy Clemenger Architects Modern Two-storey Addition Embraces the Park to the Rear of This Home Making the most of the site's assets, this new addition overlooks the lush park behind the home to stunning effect. Galv Mountain House by OOF! Architects An Addition Pops Out of the Roof to Secure the Future of This Home The clever addition has been sliced and diced to deal with all the constraints of the site, but it guarantees light, space and views. House MT by Kart Projects Rather Than Open Plan, Why Not Go for Connected Plan Instead? This retired couple wanted an intimate home for themselves, but what happens when extended family visit? Enter the 'connected plan'... Pine House by Bryant Alsop Rather Than Removing an Existing Addition, They Reimagined It Instead By reimagining the way this existing addition functioned they were able to transform this home, adding only 15 square metres in total. Coburg House by Lisa Breeze Architect Textural Timber Addition Perfect for a Californian Bungalow Renovation You might be surprised how little extra space you need if you take the time to get the floor plan right... Cabinet of Curiosities House by Perversi-Brooks Architects A Cabinet of Curiosities Reflects This Homeowner's Personality For an artist who collects all things astonishing and strange, a renovation helps to show off her unique style and flair. Balaclava Remodel by When You've Got Limited Space, It's Important to Make It Work Hard... Making a compact space work means making it work hard. But how, exactly, do you achieve that? This remodel shows you how... Yarraville Residence by Naturally Beautiful Materials Create a Stylish Scandi-inspired Home Scandinavian design is clean and minimal, but the use of natural timbers and stone avoid it becoming sterile. This home nails the look. Sandringham Residence by Minett Studio Architecture & Design Architect Transforms a '90s Apricot Brick House Into a Modern Home With dated bricks and dutch-gabled eaves, this home was definitely a child of the '90s, but now it's been given a contemporary twist. Open House by MODO Architecture You've Heard of a Home Addition, But What About a Subtraction? Would you be game to renovate and reduce the size of your home? This design proves it's not always more space you need, after all. South Melbourne Terrace by Eliza Blair Architecture Terrace Sheds Previous Life As Store Without Losing Its Uniqueness Previously a general store, this South Melbourne terrace is now a light-filled family home while retaining its character and quirks. One MANI House by Mani Architecture Quirky Home Hides Plenty of Surprises Behind its Shingled Exterior The neighbours are shifting uncomfortably in their seats as this new kid on the block shows them what modern living should look like... Turn House by Rebecca Naughtin Architect A Curve in the Boundary Is Turned Into an Asset at This Playful Home Unusually-shaped boundaries can be a challenge, particularly on sites as tight as this; you've got to turn a challenge into an asset! Anna's House by Gardiner Architects Transforming a Run-down Weatherboard Into a Bright, Sustainable Home Want a sustainable home, but don't know where to start? An architect can help you create a comfortable, sustainable home... Tie House by Jos Tan Architects This Modern Addition Is Designed to Tie Into the Original Home A modern addition reorients this home towards the sun as well as complementing and tucking under the roofline of the original home. Coleman Residence by Atlas Architects Good Architecture Has the Potential to Create a Better Lifestyle Architecture isn't about the bells and whistles. It's about creating spaces which help to improve your lifestyle. Like this home! A House for All Seasons by POLYstudio A House for All Seasons Designed and Built to Passive House Standards This family home was designed with best-practice sustainability and Passive House standards to be a comfortable home for years to come. St Kilda Cottage House by Jost Architects This Addition Overcomes the Challenges of a Tricky Tapering Block Making the complex seem effortless in this addition on a tapering block was not easy, but the results are phenomenal. Olinda House by Bent Architecture A Home That Celebrates Its Site by Bringing the Outdoors In... For tree-changers Matt and Leanne, an important part of their ideal home was making the most of their spectacular site. South Yarra House by de.arch A Tight Inner-City Block Required Some Big Ideas for Small Spaces With a block of just 117 square metres, this inner-city reno required some creative thinking to make the most of all available space... Perfect-Imperfect House by Megowan Architectural For These Perfectionists, Renovating Meant Embracing the Imperfect Renovating is a messy art full of compromise but, if you roll with it, the result can be the perfect-imperfect home for your family. Melrose Terrace by Dan Gayfer Design For This Retired Couple, Downsizing Is Far From a Downgrade Downsizing from a large family home to an inner-city pad, this couple were prepared to compromise on space, but not on function! Moor House by Kuzman Architecture By Thinking Creatively, 'More House' Wasn't Necessary at Moor House Oftentimes when you feel like you need 'more house', the answer is actually to rethink the way your existing house functions... Dearie Residence by OMG Architects Mid-century Modern House Senstively Updated for 21st Century Living An addition to this mid-century gem keeps the essence of the original while ensuring it's fit for family life in this century. Atop a Shop by Tsai Design Ever Looked at a Shopfront and Wondered What’s Going on Upstairs? Shop tops in Victorian-era buildings are often dark and often empty these days, talk about a wasted opportunity! Balston House by Transforming This Single-fronted Edwardian Home for Modern Living While older homes have character baked in, they're not built for modern living. But, you can have the best of both worlds; old and new! Project Elsternwick Extension by Modern Addition Inspired by the Original Mid-century Modern Home The owners of a mid-century home loved the qualities of their home but needed a modern addition to bring it into this century. Art House and Studio by Zen Architects A Home and Studio Created with Restoration, Re-use and Recycling A renovation to a Victorian-era home and detached studio shines thanks to the three Rs plus local manufacturing and craftsmanship. Frankston Mid Century Modern by MRTN Architects A Recent Polish Leaves This Mid-century Modern Gem Sparkling With only minor changes over its 50-year life, this mid-century home retained its original charm but desperately needed a little TLC. McNamara House by Tom Robertson Architects A Timeless New Addition is Quietly Hidden Behind the Original Home This new addition is unquestionably modern, but it has an enduring, timeless quality which makes old and new perfect companions. Brunswick East House by Studio Esteta Get the Ensuite and Kitchen You've Always Wanted Without Extending A more efficient floor plan could unlock the space for an ensuite, open-plan kitchen and plenty of storage without extending... Palm House by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture A Series of Courtyards Turn This Dark Victorian Into a Lush Oasis Internal courtyards are the answer to finding natural daylight and preventing overlooking issues in this inner-city renovation. Apartment on Ballarat by Circle Studio Architects A Revamp Turns Tired '90s Townhouse Into Bright and Welcoming Home It's hard to believe 1994 was nearly 30 years ago, but this home was sure showing its age. No more thanks to a fun and bright revamp. Shadow Play by Inbetween Architecture Inspired by the Original Home a New Pergola Improves Outdoor Living This new pergola uses the original home's roofline as inspiration to provide additional shade without blocking light and views. Masuto by Jamison Architects Rethinking the Typical Duplex Development Offers Numerous Advantages 'It's the way things have always been done' doesn't mean it's the best solution! Questioning the norm can unlock hidden gold... Garnet Street by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture New Layout of this Inter-war Home Makes it Perfect for Modern Living By rethinking the layout of this home, a more efficient plan that's perfect for modern living was found within the existing footprint. The Good Life House by MRTN Architects A Home Designed for a Family to Come Together or Find their Own space Bringing together all the things they loved from previous houses, their new home represents the good life for this family of five. Pool House by Zen Architects Multi-generational Family Pool Their Resources to Create Perfect Home Pooling for a pool: would you join forces with your parents to create the ultimate inner-city pad complete with a rooftop pool? Northcote Residence by Melanie Beynon AD A Timber-rich Addition Creates a Warm, Character-filled Home A beautiful new living space wrapping around a courtyard deck plus main bedroom suite creates the perfect home for a family of six. Feng Shui House by Steffen Welsch Architects Feng Shui Helps This Reno Achieve Harmony and Happiness In many ways, Feng Shui aligns with the principles of good design. Here, Feng Shui achieves a light, harmonious and delightful home. Split House by FMD Architects Original Home Inspires a Respectful But Radically Different Addition The roof and layout of the original home serve as the inspiration for a new addition, but a modern twist creates perfect family home. Small Grand Apartment by Tsai Design Compact Apartment Feels Luxurious with Hollywood-esque Dressing Room Clever planning allows this small apartment to feel grand and glamourous. Wait until you see how the dressing room transforms... Back Box House by OOF! Architects A Staged Reno Over 10 Years Helps This Home Change With Its Family Staging the renovation of this home into two phases made budgetary sense and allows the home to adapt to the family's changing needs. Brick Residence by Preston Lane Architects Renovating a House That Has Been in the Family for Almost 70 Years… Imagine having a classic modernist house in the family for three generations? How would you sensitively renovate it? Mavis House by South Facing Backyard? You Can Still Enjoy Passive Solar Design... This addition to a post-war brick home has a trick up its sleeve to guarantee access to sunlight despite the backyard facing south. Paperback House by Ben Callery Architects Home for Two Publishers and Family Makes a Hero Out of the Bookshelf Every good architectural story needs a hero. In this renovation, it's a striking bookshelf which screens a work-from-home space... Merricks House by Michael McManus Architects Originally Built As a Weekender, They Loved It so Much They Moved In! With COVID-19, remote working and a beautiful new home in the country, the time seemed perfect for this family's tree change. Carlton Apartment (AKA Kathryn) by Tom Eckersley Architects Space-efficient Apartment Renovation Finds Room for a Home Office Rearranging this apartment opens it up to the views, builds in lots of storage space and finds room for a home office space to boot! Shadow Roll House by Megowan Architectural An Incredible Addition Tucked Behind a Heritage Protected Cottage From the street, all you can see is a sliver of the stunning new addition, designed to protect the heritage value of the original home. Empress House by YSC Architects Like a Jewellery Box, This Home Is Perfect for Your Precious Family This home, inspired by a jewellery box, is perfect for your most treasured people and possessions: beautiful, safe and ordered. Scott by Foomann Architects 'Box in the Back' Creates an Elegant and Cost-effective Home Addition A simple, rectangular, double-storey addition was a cost-effective way to gain the space this family needed. Plus some indulgences... Deco House by Mihaly Slocombe Love Art Deco? Here's a Take on It That's Perfect for Modern Living If you love the curved lines and detailing of the Art Deco period, but crave open spaces and natural light, this home is for you... Gold Street Residence by Sarah Kahn Architect A Clever Addition Turns a Potentially Problematic Site Into Gold Others overlooked this heritage-listed home because of its exposure on three sides, but a playful addition turns it into an asset. Malvern East Bachelor Pad by Eliza Blair Architecture Bachelor Pad Reno Finds Unique Way to Create a Better Home for Owner Transforming a 1960s apricot-brick unit into the perfect bachelor pad meant rethinking the space and adapting what was already there... Munro by Lisa Cummins Architect Historic Chimney Stacks Inspires Incredible Double-height Space... Chimneys of the old brickworks immediately caught the architect's attention and she knew this renovation needed to capture that view! Brunswick Green by Drawing Room Architecture Architect Creates a Spacious Light-filled Home Against the Odds Despite a seemingly impossible set of constraints, this terrace has been transformed into a light-filled and sustainable family home. St Kilda Home by Modscape This Inner-city Modular Home Has a Few Tricks up Its Sleeves! It's not what you expect when you think of a modular home, but this tricky house continues the surprises continue inside... Robinson Road House by Chan Architecture New England-style Home Needed an Addition to Complement Not Copy An addition to this period home sits comfortably alongside the original, oriented to catch the light and open up the backyard. Art House by SG2 Design A Forever Home Designed to Showcase Art and Furniture Collection This Carlton terrace renovation updates ageing interiors to create the perfect home for a collector of colourful art and furniture. U House by C.Kairouz Architects Is a Light-filled House With a South-facing Backyard Possible? Creative ways to bring more light into the home, even when the backyard doesn't get much sun, makes this home light-filled and airy. Little Maggie by ROAM Architects Little Maggie: The Perfect Sunny Addition to this Weatherboard Cottage Creating a light-filled addition where the garden and outdoor spaces feel like an extension of the living areas for year-round use. Brighton East House by Ansari Architects A Quirky Fireplace Becomes the Focal Point of This Modern Renovation The owners would have ripped this out-of-place fireplace out if they'd had their way, but it's become the centrepiece of this reno... Ripple House by FMD Architects A Series of New Spaces Unfurl From Single-fronted Victorian Cottage Far from the classic box-like addition, a series of unique spaces unfurl from the rear of the cottage, opening up to light and garden. North South House by Preston Lane Architects A Sustainable and Energy-efficient Home in Spite of Tricky Orientation Getting light into living areas with a south-facing backyard is tricky. Here it's handled elegantly for an efficient and bright home. Windsor Castle by Antarctica Unique Cladding Makes Living in This Home Like Living in a Greenhouse Half greenhouse, half barn; despite being in a dense inner suburb, this home means it feels like it could be in the country! Modular Passive House by ARKit This Stunning Modular Home is Also a High-performance Passive House! Built to Passive House standards, this home has exceptional energy-efficiency performance for comfortable living year-round. Preston Retreat by Drawing Room Architecture Have a Garage You Never Use? Put the Space to Better Use... A double garage has the perfect amount of space for a new multi-functional studio the owners will get far more use out of. Laneway House by Subtract Architecture Face Swap! This Home Has Been Flipped to Face the Rear Laneway... A complex, compact site on a slope and facing a busy road calls for a creative solution: switching the front and back! Fitzroy North Residence by buck&simple Modern Addition Creates a New Heart for This Weatherboard Cottage By removing poorly constructed add-ons and creating an open-plan living area as the new heart, this quaint cottage is transformed... Dover Townhouses by What If Your Young Kids Could Grow up Next Door to Their Cousins? A pigeon pair of townhouses allow two brothers and their young families to live side-by-side; the perfect place to raise their kids. Green House Preston by Circle Studio Architects A home addition inspired by the tiled facades of pubs in the area! For a client who lives alone, this renovation was about creating the perfect home for their lifestyle, not more space. Maribyrnong Mods by Michael McManus Architects Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference... A focus on the small changes with the biggest impact was key to keeping the renovation of this 1980s project home budget-friendly. Terrace House 1 by DREAMER This terrace house renovation creates a lush outlook from every room A terrace house typically makes you think, long, narrow and dark. This terrace might be long and narrow, but it's also light and lush! Gantry House by OOF! Architects What do you get if you cross a house and a warehouse? This house crossed with a warehouse is the perfect live/work space for a family who are always making or doing something... Kew Courtyard House by Drawing Room Architecture Mid-century never goes out of style for this creative couple A mid-century-inspired home designed to navigate a long, skinny block is this creative duo's forever home... Tandem House by Fiona Drago Architect These down-sizers wanted a modern home in a walkable neighbourhood... Moving from their large family home where the kids grew up, this family opted for a modern home closer to the things they love. Garden House by A garden pavilion is the perfect partner for this heritage home Redbrick and terracotta-tiled Californian Bungalows are beautiful homes, but they can be dark. Here's a bright solution... Peek House by Kuzman Architecture Peek House is a personalty-packed renovation of a Victorian-era home The history of this home as well as the personalities of its owners shine through in this clever renovation of a Victorian cottage. Brunswick Bush Shack by Sarah Kahn Architect Not your average terrace extension... This home has a surprise at the end of the typically ornate Edwardian-era hallway, and it's far from your average terrace renovation! Mischa's Place by Circle Studio Architects Marrying old and new leaves this renovation full of character Old homes are full of character. By carefully marrying old and new in a renovation, you can retain some of that warmth and personality. Laneway Loft by Shelley Roberts Architect Laneway Loft is the perfect self-contained guest house! Previously an overgrown garden and outbuildings, this space is now the perfect self-contained guest retreat facing a rear laneway. Neville Street Residence by Chan Architecture How to make your home feel spacious, even if it's on a tight site Just because your home is on a tight, inner-city site doesn't mean it can't feel spacious. You just need to use the right tricks! Brunsiwck House by Michael McManus Architects This addition feels spacious in spite of a long, narrow block... With clever planning and bringing light and framed views in at every opportunity, this long, narrow site feels surprisingly spacious. Whiffling House by Rara Architecture (Re)Creating a warm house the owners can entertain in... Much of the charm of this original Edwardian cottage had been removed, painted over and, in some cases, plastered over. 10 Fold House by Timmins + Whyte An intricate roofline, folded like origami, grabs light and views Folded perfectly, the 10-fold roofline of this home grabs the light and views of treetops and provides privacy from neighbours. Jacoby by Lucy Clemenger Architects A dream home renovation for a lover of fashion, art and design... What does the dream home of a multi-creative look like? Beautiful details, a relaxed beach house vibe and a healthy splash of colour. The Snug by Green Sheep Collective When half the size of the average Australian home is more than ample Transforming a run-down, dark and poorly insulated Californian Bungalow into a comfortable, efficient and sustainable home...
