New South Wales Australia Home New South Wales Homes from New South Wales that Lunchbox Architect has featured in the past: Permanent Camping by Casey Brown Architecture Permanent Camping: The Joy of Camping Minus the Pains of Pitching a Tent Permanent Camping brings you in touch with nature in a way only camping can. And because it's permanent, you can forget wrestling with poles and pegs... The Studio by Nicholas Gurney The Studio: Mighty Mouse Apartment Punches Above Its Weight The Studio is inspired by Mighty Mouse. Bright red, yellow and matte black, this tiny apartment is designed to pack a punch -- in spite of its size. House Eadie by Tribe Studio House Eadie: Makeover of Historical Home Without Erasing the Past House Eadie proves it's possible to retain unique quirks and a sense of history while integrating new, multifunctional spaces for contemporary living. Freshwater Semi by David Boyle Architect Freshwater Semi Fits a Lot of Home in Just 3.6 Meters Width This family want to live in their home forever. They just need an architect to create a home to suit them for years to come -- in just 3.6 meters width. Tír na nÓg by Drew Heath Architects Tír na nÓg: Jungle House Inspired by Angkor Wat Blurs Indoors and Outdoors If you arrived at this house blindfolded, you might assume you were in a secluded jungle house. But you're actually just 3km from the heart of Sydney! Tamarama Semi Detached by David Langston-Jones Architect Tamarama Semi Detached: A Bit of Low Cost Glamor in Tamarama You wouldn't expect a modest, low-budget renovation in Sydney's luxe suburb Tamarama. Despite the budget, this house has some Tamarama glamor -- Glamarama. Stewart House by Chenchow Little Architects Stewart House: Bushfire Proof House That's Anything But a Bunker Bushfire regulations are a challenge. Homes can end up like bunkers. Chenchow Little's Stewart House is a bushfire proof house that doesn't sacrifice looks. Snowy Mountains House by James Stockwell Architects Snowy Mountains House: Living Off The Grid Never Looked This Good Snowy Mountains House is designed for living off the grid in style. The home works with nature to resist extreme winds, collect rainwater and shed snow. Darlinghurst Terrace by Nettleton Architects Darlinghurst Terrace: Heritage House Renovated for Sustainability Old terrace houses are not the most efficient beasts. But this Darlinghurst terrace renovation proves you can have a terrace and aim for sustainability too. Kurreki Beach Retreat by Bourne Blue Architecture Kurreki: Glamping Looks Good in this Back to Basics Beach Retreat In true glamping style Kurreki Beach Retreat has real beds but opens completely onto a courtyard and uses mosquito nets and shower curtains where necessary. Elliott Ripper House by Christopher Polly Architects Elliott Ripper House Pulls Off a Well Considered Extension Seamlessly Elliott Ripper House is a prime example of how a well designed, harmonious extension can provide much more than extra floor space. Dragonfly House by Built Environment Practice Dragonfly House: Tiny Addition is a Model for Compact Living The Dragonfly is a self-contained addition to an existing holiday home. It maximizes views and appreciation of the site as a model for compact living. The Shed by Richard Peters Associates The Shed House Will Make You Think Twice About Old Buildings The location was right. But it would take a lot of imagination and a leap of faith to transform this dilapidated shed into a home... Fitzroy Terrace by Welsh & Major Architects Fitzroy Terrace Embraces Its Wrinkles – All 170 Years of Them Fitzroy Terrace by Welsh & Major Architects works with the exiting layers of history. The house tells the story of its 170 years of occupation... Haines House by Christopher Polly Architects Haines House: A Raked Ceiling Ticks All The Right Boxes There are a lot of things to consider when planning an extension. Haines House's new raked roofline solves a number of problems effortlessly. Southern Highlands House by Benn & Penna Architects Southern Highlands House: A Tiny Piece of Art For Working Southern Highlands House's new tiny work space, feels more like an art piece than an office - well proportioned, beautifully curved and effortlessly simple. House Chapple by Tribe Studio House Chapple: Modest Extension Achieves the Best of Both Worlds (Views) Views in one direction access to the garden in the other? Which do you choose? At House Chapple, you can have both! Cowshed House by Carter Williamson Architects A Former Cowshed is Transformed Into a Modern Home Since the cows moved out, this old shed has been transformed into a modern home for humans Potts Point Apartment by Anthony Gill Architects Potts Point Apartment: A Versatile Home Created in A Tiny Apartment When you've got a growing family, only 36 m<sup>2</sup> and a limited budget to play with, it takes a lot of imagination to create a workable living space… Haberfield House by Lahznimmo Architects Haberfield House: Complimentary Addition in a Federation Neighborhood Haberfield House demonstrates an innovative response to restrictive heritage controls in an historical neighborhood. Islington House by Bourne Blue Architecture Islington House Speaks Volumes About Its Proud New Owners Islington House brings sunlight deep into the home and shows off the personality of its owners. A unique home for a unique couple. The Mook (Chief's House) by Rodney Moss Architect The Mook: A House That's More Like a Sophisticated Tent Designed more like a sophisticated tent than your traditional home, The Mook can be built on any site with minimal disturbance. Balmain Houses by Benn & Penna Architects Balmain Houses: Neighboring Family Homes Become Interconnected Side-by-side homes owned by two generations of the same family get an addition that explores interconnectedness and independence. House Boone Murray by Tribe Studio House Boone Murray: Young Family's Renovation Inspired by Existing Home A fun extension for a young family is unashamedly contemporary, but takes its architectural cues from the house it expands on. Small House by Domenic Alvaro Architect Small House Fits on a Site the Size of a Suburban Garage A modern home with great views, connection to the outdoors and a stellar location -- on a site the size of an average suburban garage. House 6 by Welsh & Major Architects House 6: A Tiny Pavilion's Enormous Impact to a Sydney Home Despite only adding six square meters to this home, Welsh and Major's reconfiguration and tiny pavilion have made a dramatic difference. Copper House by Takt Studio for Architecture Quality Trumps Quantity in this Small House of Rich Materials This coastal cottage proves that quality always trumps quantity. The small house will age gracefully thanks to quality materials. Energy Efficiency Redhead Alterations by Bourne Blue Architecture Redhead Alterations: 1970s Home Transformed for Energy Efficiency A project home from the 1970s with poor solar orientation is reconfigured and realigned. Now it catches the sun for energy efficiency. Strelein Warehouse by Ian Moore Architects Strelein Warehouse: Dramatic in Black and White A former 19th Century warehouse is transformed into a modern residence which knows how to balance light and dark for dramatic effect. Dogtrot House by Dunn and Hillam Architects Dogtrot House Has Everything You Need and Nothing You Don't Dogtrot House is a permanent campsite. Like early one room cabins built by farmers, it has everything you need and nothing you don't. Cooks Hill Residence by Bourne Blue Architecture Cooks Hill Residence Defies the Odds Despite Council Requirements Despite prescriptive council requirements, 10 (!) adjoining neighbors and a difficult orientation, this home defies the odds to become a light, welcoming retreat. G_House by Fleming + Hernandez Architects G_House: Sunny Courtyard is the Focus For a Bright New Addition Semi-detached house revitalized for a young couple's contemporary lives. The transformation creates a bright new home. Erskineville House by Andrew Burns Architects Erskineville House: A light-well void creates a surprisingly generous sense of space The narrow (3.9 meter) Erskineville House gets a spacious and light makeover thanks to a double height, multi-functional light-well. Cranky Corner House by Bourne Blue Architecture Cranky Corner House: A Comfortable and Sustainable Place to Retire Cranky Corner doesn't sound like the ideal retirement home, but this farmhouse in the Hunter Valley is a comfortable and sustainable place to retire. Queens Park House by Fox Johnston Architects Queens Park House: Flexible Spaces Designed to Change As Family Grows Queens Park House designed to create a series of spaces in the old and new house which are flexible over time. Tinshed by Raffaello Rosselli Tinshed: Modern Reuse of an Iconic Australian Structure A quintessential tin shed is reworked into a modern living/working space in Syndey's gritty inner city. Light Cannon House by Carter Williamson Architects Light Cannon House: Sculpted Roof Draws Light Deep Into This Home A previously dark terrace is transformed into a light and bright home with the help of some unusual 'light cannons'. The Garden Room by Welsh & Major Architects The Garden Room: Home in Sydney Transformed Into a Garden Oasis Welsh and Major Architects transform a late Victorian, inner Sydney home in a garden room. The Pod by Takt Studio for Architecture The Pod: The Traditional Granny Flat Gets a Much Needed Facelift A modern interpretation of the traditional granny flat is a very stylish summer pad for this family's grandparents from overseas. St Albans House by CplusC Architectural Workshop St Albans House is a Small Weekender with a Solid Link to History A series of spaces at this small weekender create numerous places sit and enjoy the inspiring surrounds which are comfortable year round. Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design A Finely Crafted Ski Lodge at Lake Crackenback When there's snow on the slopes, there's no better place to head after a long day than this finely crafted ski lodge. There's even a Japanese style bath to soak your aching bones. Balmain House by Fox Johnston Architects Balmain House: Generous, light-filled living spaces for a young family Talk about a constrained site - this light-filled addition is a small inner city block sandwiched between 14 adjacent properties. Skylight House by Andrew Burges Architects Skylight House: Natural Light and Seamless Connection to the Garden The old house faced the wrong way and missed out on natural light. With the help of a clever skylight, this renovation turns things around… Birchgrove House by Nobbs Radford Architects Birchgrove House Strikes Perfect Balance Between Indoor and Outdoor It can be a challenge to enjoy indoor/outdoor living without sacrificing your privacy. Birchgrove House achieves the perfect balance. Stone House by CHROFI Architects Dilapidated Stone Cottage Transformed Into a Modern Family Home A rundown stone cottage on a sustainable timber plantation undergoes a massive transformation to become a simply stunning family home. Courtyard House by Aileen Sage Architects Innovative Courtyard House Replaces a Derelict Victorian-Era Home A reinterpretation of a traditional terrace home keeps council happy, while a series of courtyards inject life into the home. Beach House by Bourne Blue Architecture Introspective Modern Beach House With No Access to Sea Views You can't see the sea from this modern beach house. Undeterred by the lack of view, it faces a sheltered internal courtyard instead. Inner City Courtyard House by Bennett and Trimble Architects Modest Inner City Courtyard House for a Young Family in Sydney A central courtyard makes this inner city home feel spacious and light despite its modest size and materials. the-barnacle by Built Environment Practice A Tiny 25 Square Meter Extension Attaches Itself Like a Barnacle A tiny barnacle-like extension creates a sense of camping or sleeping in the berth of a yacht, but with framed views of the landscape beyond. Bondi Apartment by MCK Architects and Interiors Bondi Apartment: Relaxed Beach Retreat in the Heart of Bustling Bondi This apartment renovation in the middle of one of Sydney's busiest suburbs still manages to capture the relaxed nature of a beach house… Stirling House by Mac-Interactive Architects Rich Materially and Spatially, Stirling House is Fun From Every Angle Dubbed 'The Ark', this child-friendly house has loads of character and a story to tell. It's the antithesis of a minimalist white box. Alexandria House 2 by Pivot Alexandria House 2: A Terrace Remake Draws No Distinction Between Inside and Outside At Alexandria House 2 full height glazing and louvers let the house breathe and skylights are used strategically to maximise natural light… Erskineville Studio by Pivot Erskineville Studio Transforms this Dingy Urban Lane The future of suburban laneways is vibrant and active if this Erskineville Studio project by Pivot Architects is anything to go by. Green House by Carter Williamson Architects At this Home, The Green House Effect Means Something Else Entirely In this case, the Green House effect is the impact light and air can make to a family home for a florist… Northern Rivers Beach House by Refresh Architecture This Sustainable Beach House Appears to Hover Above the Ground Designed in a flood-prone area, this modest, sustainable beach house touches the earth so lightly it appears to float! Five Courts House by Matthew Gribben Architecture Five Courts House's Introverted Design Overcomes Its Gritty Site The brick exterior of Five Courts House belies its light-filled interior which surrounds five courtyards arranged around the perimeter. Sliding Wall House by Nicholas Gurney There's a Bedroom Tucked Behind that Sliding Wall! Sliding Wall House makes the most of a small space by tucking a bedroom behind a sliding wall. One minute it's a desk, next it's gone… House Bruce Alexander by Tribe Studio House Bruce Alexander Hides the Owner's Bicycle with Pulley System A pulley system extending through the atrium of this House Bruce Alexander is designed so the owners can store bicycles and winch them out of view. Pacific House by Casey Brown Architecture Pacific House Uses Burnt Timber and Rusting Steel to Dramatic Effect Clad in burnt timber and weathered steel sheets, Pacific House is a beautiful house that takes full advantage of the dramatic site. Cosgriff House by Christopher Polly Architects Cosgriff House: Semi-Subterranean Extension for Backyard Connection A new rear extension, much of which is under the existing house, creates a new-found connection to the backyard on this sloping site. House C3 by Campbell Architecture House C3 Balances Modernity with its 19th Century Neighbours House C3 sits comfortably in its neighbourhood of 19th century workers' cottages neither shouting its modernity nor mimicking the neighbours. Bondi House by Fearns Studio Bondi House Inner-City Home Gets a Timber Tube Extension A renovation of a Victorian terrace house, the Bondi House was conceived as a first floor timber tube above a ground level brick box. Eclectic Marrickville House 2 by David Boyle Architect Two Eclectic New Homes in Marrickville Offer a New Way of Densification… An eclectic couple of homes in Sydney's Marrickville demonstrates a new model for urban consolidation… Loggia in Arcadia by Luigi Rosselli Loggia in Arcadia is a Modern Interpretation of Traditional Style Today, thanks to a modern addition, Arcadia bears its name proudly and a family enjoy the peace and pastoral happiness of its setting. spiegel-haus-carterwilliamson-architects by Carterwilliamson Architects Spiegel Haus Was an Opportunity for Architects to Experiment A mirror-lined void brings light deep into a square floor plan and above spatially divides the living and dining spaces without the need for walls. Woollahra House by Tzannes Associates Woollahra House Makes the Best of a Compact Urban Site A new house set in a compact urban site, Woollahra House has a relaxed yet rich garden landscape of indoor and outdoor rooms. Wirra Willa Pavilion by Matthew Woodward Architecture Wirra Willa Pavilion: Minimal Glass-Walled Guest Home Set in the Landscape A Miesian inspired glass pavilion in a rural landscape setting not dissimilar to that portrayed in a Claude Monet painting… House McBeath by Tribe Studio House McBeath a Tiny Terrace Gets a Modern Partner A tiny terrace is transformed thanks to a new neighbouring addition that compliments and contrasts the original. Darlinghurst Apartment by Brad Swartz Architect Darlinghurst Apartment Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages Through high quality design, the compact Darlinghurst Apartment provides an affordable option for inner city living… House Shmukler by Tribe Studio Private Spaces Hover Above the Public Spaces at House Shmukler Shmukler House by Tribe Studio is conceived as a series of boxes suspended in a large shed-like space. South Durras House Fearns Studio by Fearns Studio The 1980s-era South Durras House Gains a Unique Studio and New Storage A new studio and a reworking of the original home dramatically improves liveability at South Durras House. Glebe House by Nobbs Radford Architects Concrete Has Never Looked Sexier than at Glebe House Off form concrete draws on the solidity of an original masonry structure whilst introducing a new materiality at this home in Glebe. Mona Vale House by CHROFI Architects Mona Vale House is a Test Bed for Sustainable Ideas Thanks to an owner with an interest in sustainable building, Mona Vale House incorporates passive and active sustainability features. Semi-Detached House by Chenchow Little Architects Semi-Detached House Explores How 'In-Between' Spaces Can Be Better Used Substantial alterations to an Arts and Crafts house explores the potential of verandahs and decks to become supplemental living spaces… Balmoral House by Owen and Vokes Balmoral House: What Do You Do When You Have Five Overlooking Neighbours? At Balmoral House, carefully orchestrated windows ensure the home feels light and overlooks lush foliage, while avoiding overlooking neighbours. The Dalmeny by Enter Projects The Dalmeny's Origami-like Extension is Tech Meets Arts and Crafts Using the latest laser-cutting technology, The Dalmeny is a shack meets tech-science hybrid solution to the generic suburban environment. Northbridge House 2 by Roth Architects Northbridge House 2 is the Perfect Blend of Indoor and Outdoor Living If you like living alfresco, you'll love the way Northbridge House 2 takes advantage of Sydney's climate to maximise indoor and outdoor spaces. Long Courtyard House by Scale Architecture Long Courtyard House Challenged the Typical Terrace Configuration Long Courtyard House reorients the typical courtyard to the side of the house to bring in North light and create indoor/outdoor living. Neutral Bay House by Downie North Architects A Clever Extension Dramatically Improves 1920s-Era Neutral Bay House Carefully curated views help Neutral Bay House to feel brighter, connect to the garden and defy its tightly confined urban site. Benbulla House by Austin McFarland Architects Benbulla House Has Numerous Ties to its Local Area A home for an engineer and an author combines a rational, simple plan with a ton of texture and 'slight chaos' to satisfy both personalities. Paddington Terrace by Tom Mark Henry Attention to Detail Creates a Home That Can Age Gracefully A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows. Upside Down Back to Front House by Carter Williamson Architects Upside Down Back to Front House Reflects How the Owners Actually Live Too often homes dictate how we should live. Upside Down Back to Front House is different — a redesign suits how the owners really live. Seal Rocks House by Bourne Blue Architecture Seal Rocks House is About the Simple Pleasures of Surf, Sea and Trees Seal Rocks House takes the qualities of a family home and distills them down to the basics to suit leisure and the serene seaside site. Maroubra House by Those Architects Post War Sydney Home Updated for a Young Modern Family A home previously owned by the client's Grandmother wasn't a good fit for a young family. An innovative extension changes all that. Balmain Sandstone Cottage by Carter Williamson Architects Rejuvenating a Sydney Sandstone While Respecting its Heritage Value One of Balmain's earliest homes, a humble sandstone cottage, is renovated to reveal its inherent beauty - revealing layers of history. Walter Street Terrace by David Boyle Architect A Beautiful Warm Home is Carved Out of a Tight Block with No Views Like a giant three dimensional puzzle this home defies its tight block with no views, houses on each side and a high wall to the north. The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architects The Hacienda: Big Ideas for a Small Art Deco Apartment A clever modern makeover of a young professional couples' apartment provides plenty of space for work, rest and play. Cooper House by Sam Crawford Architects A Tumble of Rooms in a 1980s Extension Becomes a Bright Living Area A disorganised and poorly oriented extension to the rear of heritage listed home is reconfigured into a beautiful open-plan space. Hilltop House by Richard Cole Architecture A Bush-Style Home for Beautiful Pittwater Site Hilltop House is a small, carefully crafted dwelling on the steep eastern slopes of Pittwater, a waterway to the north of Sydney. Sydney Blue Mountains House by Urban Possible A House for Rock Climbers, Artists and, of Course, Their Friends... Two avid climbers, a professor and a gallery owner, teamed up to build a house in the Blue Mountains to host fellow climbers and artists. Crackenback Stables by Casey Brown Architecture Fine Detailing Takes Rustic, Shed-Like Materials to the Next Level... This modern farmhouse combines a manager's residence, stable and self contained two-bedroom apartment in finely detailed modern sheds. Canada Bay Residence by CplusC Architectural Workshop Two Oversized Sliding Doors Create a Variety of Outdoor Living Spaces A playful rear addition maximises the possibilities for outdoor living, while bringing light and fresh breezes into the living area. Blueys Beach House by Bourne Blue Architecture Blueys Beach House is a Modern Take on the Traditional Beach Shack This modern beach house wraps around courtyards and open spaces to blur the lines between inside and out - perfect for a beach retreat. Turramurra House by Noxon Giffen Architects A Home Inspired by Established Scribbly Gums on the Site Scribbly Gums on the site of this new family home inspire the use of timber internally and help to generate the colour palette. Sixel Miller Cottage by Durbach Block Jaggers Architects Building a New Home in a Heritage Area is Sure to Be a Challenge... Despite strict heritage controls and a tight site, Durbach Block Jaggers Architects manage to deliver this charming and bright home. Tempe House by Eoghan Lewis Architects Historic Sandstone Cottage Shows Off Refined Contemporary Addition This understated addition to an historic sandstone cottage is designed to age and weather gracefully to fit into its surrounds. Dulwich Hill House by CplusC Architectural Workshop A Fun, Kid-Friendly Home for a Family with Four Children Under Four A sculptural timber pod conceals the bathroom and laundry, allowing the living area to flow seamlessly into the garden on two sides. Petersham Courtyard House by Adriano Pupilli Architects Back-of-House Renovation Makes This Courtyard House an All-Seasons Home Alterations to the rear of this house to draw in green vistas, sunlight and cooling breezes making the most of the weather year-round. Balmain House by Carter Williamson Architects A Rear Facade Playfully Filters and Disperses Light at Balmain House Slabs of marble balanced between columns of concrete bounce and disperse light into the double-height living area of Balmain House. Manly Apartment by C+M Studio A Rabbit Warren is Transformed into an Elegant and Spacious Apartment A rabbit warren-like early '90s apartment is transformed by C+M Studio into a chic coastal residence focusing on warm natural materials. Morrison House by Chris Elliott Architects An Efficient Layout Transforms Family Living in This Sydney Semi Defying gravity, a protected timber box for sleeping zones sits on top of a glass box for living in this renovation of a Sydney semi... Cut-away Roof House by Scale Architecture Cut-away Roof House: A Contemporary Addition that Looks Right at Home Additional floor area provided by this renovation offers much needed functional space for a growing family, without any excess or waste. Armidale House by Those Architects 'Podium' for Heritage Listed Cottage Connects the Home to the Garden Unashamedly modern ‘podium’ anchors existing home to the landscape, connecting the cottage to the garden, and the interiors to the sky. D House by Marston Architects A Semi-Detached House is Freed From an Eternity of Darkness A dark semi-detached D House is now a bright and lively space with a wall of glass that opens to dissolve the end wall into the garden. Surry Hills House by Benn & Penna Architects Indoors and Outdoors Blur Together to Maximise Space in Surry Hills The entire ground floor of this house has become one continuous indoor/outdoor space thanks to a well conceived alteration and addition. Stevenson House by Danny Broe Architect A Double Height Space Connects Old and New In This Renovated Terrace This renovation shines with a light well bringing light deep into the house, bright red accents and pops of personality throughout... Brick House by Bastian Architecture Reclaimed Bricks Provide Warmth and Solidity to Otherwise Light Home Reclaimed bricks are used in various ways to bring a sense of history and weight to this inner-city extension. Annandale Residence by CplusC Architectural Workshop Remnants of the Original House Give This Home a Sense of Wilderness Parts of the original house are left intact to create sheltered outdoor areas in this renovation, grounding the home to its history. Marrickville Courtyard House by David Boyle Architect Marrickville Courtyard House is a Subdivision that Doesn't Dominate Carefully planned around a central courtyard to maximise light and connection to the garden while minimising its impact on the street. Avalon by ArchiBlox This Green Roofed Beach House Arrived on the Back of a Truck With a green roof and other sustainable elements this beach-side residence touches the earth lightly physically and metaphorically. Double Life House by Breathe Architects Double Life House is an Introverts' Retreat from an Extroverted World If you're an introvert you'll know that the world we live in can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes you need somewhere to hideout... Unfurled House by Christopher Polly Architects A New Two-Storey Living Space Unfurls From Original Federation Home In contrast the cellular plan of the existing Federation-era home, this light extension is open-plan where spaces overlap and interact. Concord House_I by Studio Benicio Take One Look at This Home and Guess What The Owners Do for a Living Built almost entirely from concrete, this striking new home makes a solid statement. It's also pretty good advertising for the owners! Down Size Up Size House by Carterwilliamson Architects Down Size Up Size House Has the Flexibility to Change With Its Family "Our clients now enjoy a home flexible enough to allow for their family to grow, without creating excessive rooms." Llewellyn House by studioplusthree Derelict Inner-city House Now a Sophisticated Home for Two Musicians The journey through this home is one of contrasting light, colour and materials, making this narrow extension feel bright, warm and rich. Foxground by Nettleton Architects A Thoughtful Home for an Elderly Widower and His Visiting Family Built on a site with huge sentimental value, this home built for an elderly WWII veteran is low-maintenance, accessible and secure. Escu House by Bijl Architecture This Home Shines By Extending the Living Area Into the Verandah Meaning 'shield' in Old French, Escu House creates an expanded North facing living area protected by floor to ceiling timber screen. Small and Sculpted Studio Apartment by Catseye Bay A Bold, Curvaceous Joinery Unit Completely Transforms this Apartment Both architecture and furniture, the joinery unit designed to fit in the middle of this studio apartment allows for numerous functions. Kurnell House by Dunn and Hillam Architects Sustainability-Minded House for an Average Family With a Lot of 'Stuff' It takes a lot of 'stuff' to run a family. Just because you're interested in sustainability doesn't mean you need to go without... Victorian Workers Cottage Addition by Danny Broe Architect Modern Bay Window Creates a Space to Sit and Linger Outside Rather than bifold doors, the rear of this house has a window seat with opening bifold windows to create an indoor/outdoor space. residence:armw by buck&simple This Anti-Addition Actually Reduces the Home by 10 Square Metres Even after a reduction in total size, this renovation works better than the previous cluster of poorly considered renovations. Paddington Residence by Ellivo Architects "Rigorously Contemporary" Home in an Historical Neighbourhood This modern home in an historic neighbourhood was designed by an architect as a home for him and his family. Green West House by Source Architects Dark 1980s Home in Rural Australia Gets a Modern Reboot Like all good '80s movies, this dated home has been given a modern reboot. The home was transformed within the existing footprint. Power Lane House by CHORDstudio Is Some Private Adult Space and More Storage on Your List of Wants? Finding a way to create a private retreat space for the parents of a growing family plus extra storage area in a heritage home... Riverview House by Nobbs Radford Architects Making the Spaces in Your Home Work for the Way You Live as a Family With our home that was feeling a bit tired and out of step with the way this family lives, a rethink and renovation was in order. Darling Point Apartment by Renjie Teoh Architect What Happens When Mid-Century Modern Fuses with Japanese Zen? This Sydney apartment has undergone a clever and refreshing renovation which uses joinery and detailing to create a grounding calm. Rosebank Renovations by Renjie Teoh Architect Relocating the Bathroom Transforms This Heritage Apartment It can be costly, but moving the 'unmovable' like a bathroom or kitchen in your renovation could be the best decision you'll make. Bronte House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects Turned Upside Down and Internal Walls Removed for a Sunnier Outlook An internal renovation which opens up spaces and turns the house upside down to put living areas on the brighter, airier, upper floor. House 33.2 by Grafika There's a Fully Equipped House Tucked Into This Suburban Backyard This striking house of contrasting black and white with touches of warming timber is exciting and dynamic in-spite of its compact size. T+D Residence by buck&simple Light Streams Into This Compact yet Versatile Open-Plan Living Area Combining rich, raw materials and plenty of natural light, this compact living area feels larger and more luxurious than its footprint. Coogee House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects Turning Two Art Deco Duplex Apartments Into One Modern Family Home 'When Two Become One'. Not just a Spice Girls hit, also the story of transforming two duplex apartments into one cohesive family home. Waverley House by Sam Crawford Architects Could You Live Overseas During the Construction of Your Home? With a good architect, much of the stress of building can be alleviated. This home was renovated while the owners were overseas! Avalon Beach Apartment_G by Studio Benicio 1970s Apartment Update for a Professional Couple and Their Bulldog By opening up to kitchen to the living area and creating a better connection to the deck, this apartment makes better use of its space. Sampson House by Source Architects North Facing Living Spaces Provide Space and Light to This Home This 1920s home was transformed by an extension that refocusses living areas and a master retreat on a new north-facing courtyard. Skylight Terrace by Josephine Hurley Architecture Subterranean Living Space Transformed by a Huge Skylight With low ceilings and only the rear of this living area above ground level, this terrace needed something big to feel like a home... D+K House by buck&simple These Owners Take Their Love of Gardening to New Heights A deep soil green roof improves this home's environmental credentials, looks great and satisfies the owners' love of gardening. Doll's House by Day Bukh Architects Don't Be Fooled By The Classic Gabled Exterior, This is a Fun Home This home manages to be thoroughly modern while mimicking the classic gabled form of children's drawings and doll's houses. Allen Key House by Architect Prineas Meet the Modular Home Design Inspired by a Piece of IKEA Furniture With a grid system and the flexibility to adapt to various sites and needs, Allen Key House is the 'Billy' of the housing world. House Au Yeung by Tribe Studio A Quirky Renovation Beautifully Reinterprets this 1930s Bungalow Inspired by the whimsical flourishes of the original 1930s home this renovation reinterprets brick sunbursts and Tudor detailing. Casa Crisp by buck&simple How Can You Fit a Family of Six in 140 Square Metres? This compact family home uses the power of the sun for heating and cooling, keeping a family of six happy and comfortable. 374 Hamilton by Bourne Blue Architecture A Roofed Deck Provides Functional Outdoor Living Space This heritage home has been renovated with new living spaces. A covered outdoor space ties all these new spaces together. House Frances by Those Architects This Sydney Home Turns the Traditional Aussie House on its Side A typical Australian home uses the full width of the block and puts a garden in front and out the back; this home is far from typical. North Avoca Studio by Matt Thitchener Architect A Multi-purpose Space to Work, Relax, Entertain and Enjoy the Views Perched dramatically on a steep slope overlooking the ocean, this separate studio is the perfect retreat for work, rest or play. JR’s Hut at Kimo Estate by Anthony Hunt Design & Luke Stanley Architects A Unique Place to Retreat When You Can't People Anymore Perched on a hill in rural New South Wales, JR's Hut has all you need for the relaxing opportunity to switch off and reset. Randwick Pavilion by MaSQ Architecture A Lounge Pavilion Set in a Sunken Garden Feels Both Indoors and Out A simple, yet considered pavilion connects the home to the garden and brings greenery and light into the living area. Enmore House by Amrish Maharaj Architect This Home Hides a Secret Which Transforms the Previously Dark Terrace Many old terraces are dark and pokey, but thanks to a tricky secret behind those doors, this terrace is now light, bright and spacious. Skylit House by Downie North Architects A Renovation Which Resulted in Less, Not More. But Who's Complaining? Sometimes, reevaluating and reconfiguring what you have proves that you already have enough. It did for this family of five... Laneway Studio by McGregor Westlake Architecture A Laneway Studio Designed as a Prototype for Developing Our Suburbs Architecture as a political statement. What should our suburbs look like as we attempt to squeeze millions more into our cities? Blueys Beach House 5 by Bourne Blue Architecture A Modern Take on the Traditional Fibro Beach Shack Beachside towns were once dotted with simple fibro beach shacks. This modern home reinterprets that classic style. Clerestory House by Pearson Architecture Ingenious Clerestory Window Lets Light In Where You'd Least Expect It Just because you have a narrow block without a north-facing backyard doesn't mean you have to sacrifice light, views and ventilation. Burrill Lake House by Jost Architects This Classic Fibro Beach Shack is Updated for a Young Family This home holds special memories for the architect, Pat Jost, making it important to retain the elements that fill it with character. L-House by Alexander Symes Architect From Partially Completed Project Home to Modern, Energy Efficient Home Working with what was already there to create a modern family home had its challenges on this bushland site in the Blue Mountains. House with a Guest Room by Andrew Power A House with a Guest Room is Created with Three Simple Pavilions At this minimal home, the space in between the living area and bedrooms is just as crucial as the spaces themselves. House Burch by Those Architects A Breezy Beach House Designed for Byron Bay's Sub-tropical Climate Sub-tropical climates require a special approach to design to ensure they are comfortable in the sticky summers and the cool winters. Brick Aperture House by Kreis Grennan Architecture A New Addition Frames a Leafy Outlook in the Backyard of This Home The aperture-like addition to this heritage home carefully frames the best views and lets light into the new living spaces. Binary House by Christopher Polly Architects Contrasting Addition Complements a Sixties Yellow Brick Home The good qualities of both old and new are highlighted by creating an addition which is the binary opposite of the original. Suntrap House by Anderson Architecture A Clever Addition Traps the Sun to Keep This Home Comfortable This family were miserable in their south-facing living areas, but thanks to a clever addition, their home is now light and bright. Nat's House by Studio Prineas New Addition Steps Down Half a Level to Reunite House and Garden Previously cut off from the backyard by a hefty level change, this new addition flows effortlessly between inside and out. Macmasters Beach House by buck&simple This Modern Beach House Design Celebrates its Spectacular Location A modern beach house design replaces the ageing cottage on a property that has been in the family for over 50 years. Seven Seat House by Kitty Lee Architecture Seven Seats Around an Island Bench is Perfect for a Dinner Party What this home lacks in a dining room is made up for with a fun, communal island bench for seven: a perfect way to host a dinner party. Open up and let me in by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture Open Up and Let Me In: a Simple, But Inspired Transformation A new covered deck is the showpiece of this home's transformation, drawing its owners out to enjoy the backyard. Tiny Haus by Ironbark Architecture Fitting a Family of Four in 32m²: How Much Space Do You Really Need? The secret to this Tiny Haus's success? Creating easy access to the outdoors, so 32 square metres doesn't feel like 32 square metres. Courtyard House by Elaine Richardson Architect Creating an Urban Oasis on a Tight and Narrow (5 Metre Wide) Site Courtyard House makes the most of a narrow, inner-city site, creating an urban oasis for a family of five now and into the future. Splice House by Stukel Architecture Splice House Fuses Old and New With Sneaky Precision In an area with challenging heritage overlays, Splice House fits an impressive modern addition within the allowable setbacks... Muriel by Amrish Maharaj Architect Creating Space for a Growing Family on Narrow, 3-metre Wide Site An efficiently-planned rear addition to this narrow house creates space and light to grow a family without losing the home's charm. Flutter House by Stukel Architecture Roofline of New Addition Extends Off Original Like a Fluttering Flag A double-storey addition sensitively extends the original home, unfurling from the original roofline to create a light-filled home. Waterloo Terrace by David Mitchell Architects The Renovation of This Terrace Reuses Existing Materials in New Ways Materials are reused in new and unusual ways in this renovation, instilling the home with unique personality - even the new parts! Mosman House by Annabelle Chapman Architect Rear Addition Brings Light and Outdoor Living to This Federation Home A new two-storey addition to the rear is transformational, bringing new light and life to this old, previously neglected home. Avoca Weekender by Architecture Saville Isaacs Home Robust Enough for the Kids With Luxurious Touches For the Adults This laid back holiday home is tough enough to cope with the kids yet luxurious: the perfect escape to create lifetime memories. Mid-century Modern House by Elaine Richardson Architect This Extension Is Far From Typical: For One, It's at the Front! An addition to the front is just one of the atypical parts of this project full of surprises and innovative solutions. Machiya House by Downie North Architects Clever Renovation to a Small, Corner Site in a Heritage Area This home defies its tight site by using screening and careful window placement to grab light and views without exposing itself. Bronte House by Archer Office Blurring Boundaries Creates Outdoor Rooms and Indoor Gardens In spite of a narrow block, this home expands its interior to the edge of the site, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. Balmain Rock House by Benn & Penna Architects A Dramatic Concrete and Brick Addition to an Old Sandstone Cottage Emulating the solidity of the original 150-year-old cottage, this concrete and brick addition is sure to be around in another 150 years! Bill and Kate's House by Potter&Wilson Impressive Two-storey Addition Peeks Over the Top of This Bondi Home A new two-storey addition transforms Bill and Kate's home, connecting it to the backyard and creates dramatic interior spaces. Escher House by MacCormick & Associates Architects An Escher-inspired Stair Makes Living in 4 Storey Terrace More Fun When you have to hike up and down stairs all day, they may as well be fun! A new stair brings light and novelty to this home. Cloud House by Akin Atelier Designed Around a Central Courtyard, This Home Maximises Light With numerous facets to bounce light around the home, Cloud House feels like living in a cloud surrounded by beautiful, diffused light. Glebe Red by Benn & Penna Architects New Additions Transform This Terrace Into a Multi-generational Home New living areas and a backyard studio centred around a landscaped courtyard make this home perfect for current and future generations. Hart House by Casey Brown Architecture This Modern Australian Beach House Feels Like It's Floating on Water This stunning modern Australian beach house has a whole wall of glass, taking in spectacular views of the beach and headland beyond. Camperdown Warehouse by Archer Office From Rolls Royce Factory to the Rolls Royce of Warehouse Conversions If you've ever harboured an urge to live in a trendy inner-city warehouse conversion, be prepared to have some feelings about this... Paddington House by Porebski Architects Budget-saving Becomes a Blessing at a Paddington Terrace Renovation Like a tiny, irritating grain of sand creating a lustrous pearl, sometimes a projects' constraints lead to the most charming solutions. 60s Revamp by Utz-Sanby Architects A 60s House Renovation Draws Inspiration From the Original Home This 1960s home originally designed by Peter Johnson is updated to take advantage of its location without losing what makes it special. Aquas Perma Solar Firma House by CplusC Architectural Workshop Urban Farming is Just the Beginning at the Sustainable Inner-city Home Imagine if all our inner-city homes were eco-friendly urban farms: what a difference we could make! Here's what that might look like... Alexandria House 5 by Pivot Terrace House Totally Reimagined, but Traces of Its Past Remain A total rebuild of this terrace house was required, but glimpses of its history are exposed throughout the house. Sustainable House Annandale by Day Bukh Architects Get the Basics Right to Make Your Home As Sustainable As Possible If you focus on the basics first in sustainable house design, everything else becomes a bonus and your reduce greenwashing overwhelm. Woodworker's Cottage and Barn by Fabric Architecture A Renovation Project for a Woodworker Captures Laid-back Beach Vibes An incredible collaboration between the owners of a furniture company and the architects creates a light and bright coastal home. Sustainable House Marrickville by Day Bukh Architects An Inner City Sustainable Addition Opens Up to the Garden Using passive design techniques, this new living space embraces the outdoors and will be comfortable year-round without relying on AC. Fundamental House by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design A Granny Flat Doesn't Need to Be a Caravan-Sized Blob in the Backyard This granny (and gramps) flat is the perfect place for a retired couple to call home: close to family, yet private and comfortable. Upside Down Akubra House by Alexander Symes Architect An Akubra Was the Inspiration for This Incredible Off-grid Home The practicality of a classic hat proves the perfect design inspiration for an off-grid home in Australia's outback. Courtyard House by Youssofzay + Hart Leave Some Breathing Room Between the Existing Home and Addition... A thin addition to this home creates new living spaces, but the bonus is a courtyard created by leaving space between existing and new. Project Kangaroobie by New Modular Home: If You've Got It (An Incredible View), Flaunt It! This modular home was designed and built off-site and then transported to its remote location where it now takes in stunning views. Pattern Cottage by Kitty Lee Architecture Fun-filled Addition Transforms One-bedroom Cottage Into a Family Home An injection of pattern and brings plenty of personality to this cottage addition, perfect for a creative young family. The Balcony by Bastian Architecture Taking Advantage of a Corner Location to Reconnect With the Community On the corner of two main thoroughfares, a new room conceived as a large balcony gives this home a way to connect with the community. Clovelly by Modscape Six Prefabricated Modules Create a Forever Home With an Ocean View Designed to make the most of the view, even from the backyard, this prefab modular home is like a viewing scope towards the ocean. St Peters House II by Kreis Grennan Architecture A New Laneway House Celebrates This Inner Suburb's History of Bricks Celebrating the suburb's history, this laneway house demonstrates how to create high-quality housing in the inner city with flair. Cooks River House by studioplusthree It's Hard to Believe This Home is Tucked in Sydney's Inner-west. With its lush, wild setting, this home could be worlds away from the city and that's exactly what the owners wanted to achieve. Puzzle Box by Amrish Maharaj Architect This Home Addition Was More Like Solving a Complex 3D Puzzle With the option of renovating or selling, this family chose to renovate to stay in the area they, but that was easier said than done! Maison de Famille by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design Why Move When Renovating Means You Can Achieve Everything You Want? The only way was up at this home, but renovating meant this family were able to achieve everything they wanted without having to move. Deepwater House by Dieppe Design Building on a BAL-FZ (Flame Zone) Site Made This Home a Challenge With the site's Bushfire Attack Level of Flame Zone, achieving the incredible expanses of glazing took incredible attention to detail. Driftwood by A Beach House That Feels Private Without Missing the Views A beach house doesn't need to feel like a glass box on stilts, this home feels intimate while still celebrating the views. Oye Mi Canto House by CplusC Architectural Workshop The Secret to Ensuring Light and Breezes for this Long Narrow Home... Three distinct pavilions create the breathing room needed for maximum light and breezes on this narrow inner-city block. Paddington House by Supercontext Traces of the Original Are Left to Tell the Story of Paddington Reno The substantial renovation of this terrace transforms the home, but reminders of the past are woven in to create a rich tapestry. North Bondi House by Josephine Hurley Architecture Location, Location, Location. And, Now, the Other Three Ls... This 1980s-era home already had a stellar location. Thanks to an internal reno, it has everything else you'd want in a home, too... Balgowlah Residence by Transforming a Californian Bungalow Into the Perfect Family Home A west-facing backyard and poorly-designed additions left this family with dark mornings and overheated afternoons, but no longer... Glebe House by Supercontext Addition on a Narrow Four Metre-wide Site Defies Its Constraints Defying its narrow site, challenging east-west orientation and heritage restrictions, this skinny home manages to feel spacious. Manly Apartment by Annabelle Chapman Architect Dark '90s Apartment Is Now a Bright Home Full of Coastal Style The owners of this whole floor apartment in Manly loved the location, but not the dark unfriendly spaces. Luckily, there was a solution! Paddo Terrace by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design Light and Bright Addition Turns This Tiny Terrace Into Spacious Home At 52 square metres, this two-storey terrace was about the same size as a two-bedroom apartment, now there's space to entertain guests. Step Down House by Bijl Architecture Step Down Into This New Airy Pavilion Which Spills Into the Backyard Perfect for entertaining, this new living pavilion at the back of a 1910s home is light, airy and open to the backyard. Waratah Secondary House by anthrosite A Compact, Efficient Home Barely Bigger than a Typical Backyard Shed This studio was designed to minimise costs by maximising efficiency, creating a flexible space that was largely prefabricated off-site. Enter the Light by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture Enter the Light: A New Home Designed to Maximise Winter Sun Access to natural light is so important, yet often overlooked. With thoughtful design, your home can be light and bright year-round. Woollahra Treehouse by Bones Studio A Stunning Self-contained Studio Perched Among the Trees Sitting on top of the garage with leafy views, the new self-contained living space is perfect for adult children or visiting family. CrossCut House by Bijl Architecture Sometimes Your Home Might Already Have Enough Space... The amount of space you have is one thing, but its functionality, light and flow is a whole other thing. Pop Up House by Fabric Architecture 1970s-era Red Brick Home Completely Transformed by Modern Renovation Not that you'd know it now, but this sleek, modern-Japanese-inspired home was once a tired '70s brick pad and what a transformation! Longueville House by Vanessa Wegner Architect A Modern Take on the Verandah Creates a Connection to the Garden The front verandah of this Californian Bungalow is reinterpreted at the rear of the home to create a shady outdoor living space. Surry Hills Terrace by CO-AP Terrace Transformed Without Extending the Footprint of the Home A series of expert moves brings in more light, improves livability and connects this terrace to its courtyard all without extending. Kingsford House by GSBN Studio Extending the Original Roofline Creates Stunning Cathedral Ceilings Wanting a place to entertain friends and family, this new addition creates a grand living area overlooking the garden Thirroul House by Lisa Breeze Architect Addition to a Home in a Flood Zone Is the Perfect Refuge An addition sitting high and dry (literally) above the flood level, creates a refuge from the main family home and potential floods. Off Grid House by Anderson Architecture This Off-grid Home Has a Magic Location, but It Came With Challenges Surrounded by bushland, this home is off-grid and bushfire resilient to deal with its beautiful but challenging location. Offset House by Amrish Maharaj Architect & Kitty Lee Architecture When a Series of Renovations Leave a House Feeling Confused... A house can become dysfunctional as poorly planned renovations alter the layout and strip away original details. But it can be fixed! House in Newtown by Architect George This home proves there's nothing pokey about small footprint living Good design means you can live larger with less, meaning this compact home feels bright, spacious and surrounded by greenery. East Juliett by Sandbox Studio Architecture & Design There's a Lot Hiding Behind this 5-metre-wide Frontage Looks can be deceiving. Hidden behind this narrow frontage is a spacious, light-filled and fun home thanks to a recent renovation. Graffiti House by Durack Architects This old clothing warehouse is transformed into an incredible home... Turn an existing clothing warehouse into a bold new home without losing its industrial aesthetic? Let's see how it turned out... Light House by Alexander Symes Architect Thoughtful renovation brings this home into the light side... While retaining as much of the original house for cost and environmental reasons, this home is completely transformed. Jamberoo Farm House by Casey Brown Architecture Trio of pavilions a striking addition to a cluster of farm buildings A new family home to complete this farm complex takes advantage of views over rolling hills and complements the existing buildings. Alexandria House by PASSER Architects Ugly ducking of the street has transformed into an elegant swan... The neighbours once dubbed this home the ugly duckling of the street, now they're green with envy at this stunning entertainer. The Rose House by Brcar Morony Architecture Creating a peaceful urban sanctuary close to a busy highway Your home is definitely your castle at this renovation which uses an elegant take on fortification to protect the home from noise. Elizabeth Street House by O'Neill Architecture This modern Queenslander has a surprise behind its unassuming facade Following the traditional layout at the front, this modern Queenslander defies expectations to create a vibrant modern home. The Courtyard House by Maryanne Taskovski Architect A courtyard creates the perfect transition between old and new Getting the transition right is a challenge in any addition. Here, a courtyard creates breathing room between old and new. Fin House by Aterre A house for self-confessed 'habitual over-caterers'... Opening up the back of this semi to light and the backyard has created the perfect entertainer. Fondue House by Castlepeake Architects Renovation creates a sustainable, all-electric home... Despite a tall neighbour to the north, this renovated home is full of light and lush views. Plus, they were able to disconnect the gas.
