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A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home
A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home
Architecture

A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home

How BENT Architecture transformed a dark 1970s extension to connect this red-brick home to its garden.
Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place
Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place
Architecture

Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place

With a lift inside, this two-storey Victorian has been expertly revamped to support its 80-year-old owners' next chapter.
How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place
How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place
Architecture

How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place

After an initial renovation 15 years ago, the same architects returned to improve the accessibility of this Sydney home.
This Heritage Sydney Terrace Hides A 'Subtly Radical' Renovation
This Heritage Sydney Terrace Hides A 'Subtly Radical' Renovation
Architecture

This Heritage Sydney Terrace Hides A 'Subtly Radical' Renovation

See how Retallack Thompson gave this Victorian terrace a modern edge with a distinctive steel deck.
Inside A Clever, Budget-Conscious Weatherboard Home Renovation
Inside A Clever, Budget-Conscious Weatherboard Home Renovation
Architecture

Inside A Clever, Budget-Conscious Weatherboard Home Renovation

Find out how emerging architects Office Fora reimagined a Melbourne cottage on a budget of under $500,000.
A Victorian Weatherboard Inspired By Fitzroy North’s Rich History
A Victorian Weatherboard Inspired By Fitzroy North’s Rich History
Sustainable Homes

A Victorian Weatherboard Inspired By Fitzroy North’s Rich History

Find out why the goal of this sustainable renovation was focused more on reinvention, rather than strict heritage preservation.
10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Terrace Renovations
10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Terrace Renovations
Architecture

10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Terrace Renovations

Unlocking the potential of a narrow terrace home is no easy feat, but these incredible renovations show how it's done.
A Laneway Addition Has Given This Victorian Terrace New Life
A Laneway Addition Has Given This Victorian Terrace New Life
Architecture

A Laneway Addition Has Given This Victorian Terrace New Life

A two-storey addition engaging with a rear laneway has changed how this Carlton terrace functions, both now and into the future.
Every Room Inside This Victorian Terrace Has Its Own Playful Colour Palette
Every Room Inside This Victorian Terrace Has Its Own Playful Colour Palette
Architecture

Every Room Inside This Victorian Terrace Has Its Own Playful Colour Palette

The Melbourne family home hides a slick stainless steel kitchen, a grounding blue living room, and elegant yet eclectic interiors.
A Strategically Sculptural Addition For A Grand 1890s Bronte Home
A Strategically Sculptural Addition For A Grand 1890s Bronte Home
Architecture

A Strategically Sculptural Addition For A Grand 1890s Bronte Home

Inspired by the sandstone outcrops and cliffs of Bronte, Downie North have added a sculptural addition to revitalise this 1890s terrace.
This 80-Square-Metre Terrace Has A Space-Saving Secret
This 80-Square-Metre Terrace Has A Space-Saving Secret
Architecture

This 80-Square-Metre Terrace Has A Space-Saving Secret

A free-standing cube with a kitchen, entertainment unit, storage, and a laundry in the middle, has unlocked space in this renovated terrace.
How This Victorian Home Expertly Blends Old + New
How This Victorian Home Expertly Blends Old + New
Architecture

How This Victorian Home Expertly Blends Old + New

A central swimming pool and luxurious stone interiors have beautifully transformed this Melbourne heritage home.
How This Terrace Cleverly Maximises Space On A Narrow Block
How This Terrace Cleverly Maximises Space On A Narrow Block
Architecture

How This Terrace Cleverly Maximises Space On A Narrow Block

Every inch of space inside this family's Victorian terrace has been utilised after an excellent renovation.
How The Garden Became The Hero Of This Architect’s Family Home
How The Garden Became The Hero Of This Architect’s Family Home
Architecture

How The Garden Became The Hero Of This Architect’s Family Home

This renovated and extended Victorian cottage in Melbourne beautifully blurs the lines between indoors and out.
How This Sophisticated Sydney Terrace Got Its Soul Back
How This Sophisticated Sydney Terrace Got Its Soul Back
Architecture

How This Sophisticated Sydney Terrace Got Its Soul Back

Once devoid of character, this Surry Hills terrace is now a warm and welcoming reflection of the suburb's creative past.
10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Cottage Renovations
10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Cottage Renovations
Architecture

10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Victorian Cottage Renovations

Behind their picket fences and single-front facades, these humble cottages hide incredible renovations inside.
A Picture-Perfect Paddington Terrace Revival
A Picture-Perfect Paddington Terrace Revival
Architecture

A Picture-Perfect Paddington Terrace Revival

The interiors of this Paddington terrace now live up to its elegant facade and show-stopping view.
A Light-Filled Terrace Designed For The ‘Mess’ Of Modern Family Life
A Light-Filled Terrace Designed For The ‘Mess’ Of Modern Family Life
Architecture

A Light-Filled Terrace Designed For The ‘Mess’ Of Modern Family Life

This 1870s Victorian isn't your average terrace renovation — it's part library, activity hall, and family home all rolled into one.
Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian
Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian
Architecture

Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian

This Melbourne family home hides a light-filled addition that perfectly blends past and present.
A Charming Edwardian Transformed To ‘Hug’ The Outdoors
A Charming Edwardian Transformed To ‘Hug’ The Outdoors
Architecture

A Charming Edwardian Transformed To ‘Hug’ The Outdoors

Designed around a central courtyard, this Melbourne house reveals a sculptural addition that'll make you say 'wow'!
A Farmhouse In The City With Jacaranda Views
A Farmhouse In The City With Jacaranda Views
Architecture

A Farmhouse In The City With Jacaranda Views

An extensive rebuild and extension by Nest Architects has improved the liveability of this Preston home out of sight.
This Weatherboard Hides A Beautiful Barn-Like Extension
This Weatherboard Hides A Beautiful Barn-Like Extension
Architecture

This Weatherboard Hides A Beautiful Barn-Like Extension

A clever renovation of an inner-city Melbourne cottage that prioritises honest, raw materials and outdoor space.
A Compact Victorian Terrace Preserved For Future Generations
A Compact Victorian Terrace Preserved For Future Generations
Architecture

A Compact Victorian Terrace Preserved For Future Generations

See how small changes have maximised space inside this inviting, century-old Sydney terrace.
This Charming Melbourne Cottage Delicately Balances Old + New
This Charming Melbourne Cottage Delicately Balances Old + New
Architecture

This Charming Melbourne Cottage Delicately Balances Old + New

An elegant Brighton cottage gets an understated makeover by Mckimm.
This Little Cottage Maximises Space With A Clever Renovation
This Little Cottage Maximises Space With A Clever Renovation
Architecture

This Little Cottage Maximises Space With A Clever Renovation

This Melbourne cottage hides a clever renovation with a sweeping ceiling and family friendly spaces.
This Federation Home In Sydney Hides A Refreshingly Modern Twist
This Federation Home In Sydney Hides A Refreshingly Modern Twist
Architecture

This Federation Home In Sydney Hides A Refreshingly Modern Twist

This heritage home reveals a surprising extension designed to accommodate a family of five, all at varying stages of life.
An Elegant 1875 Home Reimagined Around A Central Courtyard
An Elegant 1875 Home Reimagined Around A Central Courtyard
Architecture

An Elegant 1875 Home Reimagined Around A Central Courtyard

An old Victorian-turned-architect's office is given a new lease on life after a sympathetic redesign by BUNSTON.
A Translucent Victorian Cottage Extension That Glows
A Translucent Victorian Cottage Extension That Glows
Architecture

A Translucent Victorian Cottage Extension That Glows

A translucent glass linkway connects old and new in this Melbourne terrace, renovated over seven years.
A Revived 1850s Inner-City Cottage With A Generous Green Roof
A Revived 1850s Inner-City Cottage With A Generous Green Roof
Sustainable Homes

A Revived 1850s Inner-City Cottage With A Generous Green Roof

This compact inner-city Melbourne cottage is having a big impact thanks to an efficient renovation and green roof by Nest Architects.
This Sydney Terrace House Hides A Surprisingly Fun Renovation
This Sydney Terrace House Hides A Surprisingly Fun Renovation
Architecture

This Sydney Terrace House Hides A Surprisingly Fun Renovation

House in Surry Hills by Studio George reveals bold colour-blocked spaces that bring a joyful energy to this old Victorian!
An 1860s Terrace Home Injected With Light + Joy
An 1860s Terrace Home Injected With Light + Joy
Architecture

An 1860s Terrace Home Injected With Light + Joy

A comprehensive renovation by David Boyle Architects by Smith + Levine has introduced natural light from above into this 1860s Glebe terrace.
A Curvaceous Cottage Extension That Hugs Its Park Neighbour
A Curvaceous Cottage Extension That Hugs Its Park Neighbour
Architecture

A Curvaceous Cottage Extension That Hugs Its Park Neighbour

This renovated Victorian cottage by Mihaly Slocombe Architects embraces its public corner site and adjacent park.
A Victorian Cottage Renovation, Where Everything Has Its Place
A Victorian Cottage Renovation, Where Everything Has Its Place
Architecture

A Victorian Cottage Renovation, Where Everything Has Its Place

Mihaly Slocombe architects have optimised a Victorian cottage with a reconfigured floor plan and the Swiss army knife of utility cabinets!
A Cosy Melbourne Family Home Designed To ‘Catch’ The Sun
A Cosy Melbourne Family Home Designed To ‘Catch’ The Sun
Architecture

A Cosy Melbourne Family Home Designed To ‘Catch’ The Sun

Drawing Room Architecture have transformed this old weatherboard into a light-filled family home.
How This Quintessential Fitzroy Terrace Makes The Most Of A Narrow Laneway
How This Quintessential Fitzroy Terrace Makes The Most Of A Narrow Laneway
Architecture

How This Quintessential Fitzroy Terrace Makes The Most Of A Narrow Laneway

Architect Andrew Child’s adaptable Melbourne family home hides a contemporary edge, and an extension into a former laneway.
A South-Facing Period Home Flooded With Natural Light
A South-Facing Period Home Flooded With Natural Light
Architecture

A South-Facing Period Home Flooded With Natural Light

Bellevue Hill House by Carla Middleton Architecture shows how to inject natural light into a dark Victorian home.
An All-Timber, Small Footprint Addition To A Simple Weatherboard Cottage
An All-Timber, Small Footprint Addition To A Simple Weatherboard Cottage
Sustainable Homes

An All-Timber, Small Footprint Addition To A Simple Weatherboard Cottage

North King by Ben Callery Architects in Northcote, Melbourne has been newly-extended with an efficient all-timber addition.
A Sunny, Nostalgic Extension For A California Bungalow
A Sunny, Nostalgic Extension For A California Bungalow
Architecture

A Sunny, Nostalgic Extension For A California Bungalow

This renovation in Melbourne's north weaves together old and new to create a 'hard working' family home bathed in sunlight!
This Heritage Home Hides A Delightful Renovation Filled With Art
This Heritage Home Hides A Delightful Renovation Filled With Art
Architecture

This Heritage Home Hides A Delightful Renovation Filled With Art

Step inside the Melbourne family residence of an architect-turned-artist that's been bought to life with whimsical furniture and colour.
A Playful Renovation + Extension Of A 1910s Edwardian Weatherboard Cottage
A Playful Renovation + Extension Of A 1910s Edwardian Weatherboard Cottage
Architecture

A Playful Renovation + Extension Of A 1910s Edwardian Weatherboard Cottage

This once lacklustre Edwardian cottage has been given new life thanks to a renovation and extension by Architect George Meek, of Studio Meek.
Old English Style Meets Japanese Serenity In This Spectacular 1930s Home
Old English Style Meets Japanese Serenity In This Spectacular 1930s Home
Architecture

Old English Style Meets Japanese Serenity In This Spectacular 1930s Home

In a thoughtful renovation, Suzanne Hunt Architect celebrates this Perth home's heritage roots, while turning it into a modern sanctuary.
This Clever Extension Makes The Most Of A Victorian Cottage
This Clever Extension Makes The Most Of A Victorian Cottage
Architecture

This Clever Extension Makes The Most Of A Victorian Cottage

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture reimagines a typical heritage house renovation, maximising space in this Fitzroy North home.
A Thoughtful Transformation Of A Worker’s Cottage In Richmond
A Thoughtful Transformation Of A Worker’s Cottage In Richmond
Architecture

A Thoughtful Transformation Of A Worker’s Cottage In Richmond

A 'periscope' and clever space-saving joinery enhance this Richmond worker's cottage designed by Architecture Architecture.
A Surprising Extension To A Family Home On A Small Block
A Surprising Extension To A Family Home On A Small Block
Architecture

A Surprising Extension To A Family Home On A Small Block

C.Kairouz Architects have maximised this Northcote cottage, creating new spaces in surprising places!
A Relocated Edwardian Home Gets A Sustainable Second Chance
A Relocated Edwardian Home Gets A Sustainable Second Chance
Sustainable Homes

A Relocated Edwardian Home Gets A Sustainable Second Chance

Developers Melbourne Vernacular relocated and transformed this Melbourne home into a liveable, 7-star abode in Woodend.
A Timeless Renovation Incorporating Three Eras Of Design History
A Timeless Renovation Incorporating Three Eras Of Design History
Architecture

A Timeless Renovation Incorporating Three Eras Of Design History

The Autumn House by Studio Bright unites a Victorian terrace with its 1980s renovation, in one contemporary design.
A Thoughtful Northcote Renovation Brings Family Together With An Open Backyard Kitchen
A Thoughtful Northcote Renovation Brings Family Together With An Open Backyard Kitchen
Sustainable Homes

A Thoughtful Northcote Renovation Brings Family Together With An Open Backyard Kitchen

Fireside House by Breathe architects draws on the homeowners' upbringing in the country, and their love of spending time outdoors by the fire for the sustainable update of an old Edwardian.
An Architect’s Own Tranquil, Terrazzo-Filled Home
An Architect’s Own Tranquil, Terrazzo-Filled Home
Architecture

An Architect’s Own Tranquil, Terrazzo-Filled Home

Melbourne architect Lisa Breeze shares her own colourful renovated family home in Northcote.
A ‘Folding’ Edwardian Home, Designed To Maximise Natural Light
A ‘Folding’ Edwardian Home, Designed To Maximise Natural Light
Architecture

A ‘Folding’ Edwardian Home, Designed To Maximise Natural Light

Alterations and additions have improved this Edwardian home in Abbotsford, 10 fold!
An Intriguing Northcote Home Clad In White Pickets
An Intriguing Northcote Home Clad In White Pickets
Architecture

An Intriguing Northcote Home Clad In White Pickets

A makeover by Austin Maynard Architects has converted a former run-down share house into a unique Northcote abode.
An Extraordinary Reworking Of An Edwardian Home
An Extraordinary Reworking Of An Edwardian Home
Architecture

An Extraordinary Reworking Of An Edwardian Home

An Edwardian home entirely reworked for light, flow, and garden connections by Figr Architecture.
Before + After: See A Victorian House Completely Restored After Fire
Before + After: See A Victorian House Completely Restored After Fire
Architecture

Before + After: See A Victorian House Completely Restored After Fire

An incredibly damaged Victorian house in Hawthorn, brought back to life by Robson Rak.
A Classic Victorian Terrace, Reimagined As Three Light-Filled Pavilions
A Classic Victorian Terrace, Reimagined As Three Light-Filled Pavilions
Architecture

A Classic Victorian Terrace, Reimagined As Three Light-Filled Pavilions

Matt Gibson Architecture + Design have expanded this Fitzroy home for added light, air and space.
A Quietly Robust Brunswick Home That Fits Together Like A Puzzle
A Quietly Robust Brunswick Home That Fits Together Like A Puzzle
Architecture

A Quietly Robust Brunswick Home That Fits Together Like A Puzzle

A quietly robust Brunswick home, utilising joinery that fits together like a puzzle to cleverly define rooms.
An Equally Practical + Aspirational Family Home
An Equally Practical + Aspirational Family Home
Architecture

An Equally Practical + Aspirational Family Home

A transformed St Kilda West home by Lucy Clemenger Architects that takes advantage of its park-side site.
This Inner-City Melbourne Home Unfolds Like A Garden Path
This Inner-City Melbourne Home Unfolds Like A Garden Path
Architecture

This Inner-City Melbourne Home Unfolds Like A Garden Path

A unique Melbourne home inspired by the mountain ranges of rural New Zealand.
A Spacious Renovation That Makes The Most Of Every Inch
A Spacious Renovation That Makes The Most Of Every Inch
Architecture

A Spacious Renovation That Makes The Most Of Every Inch

Built-in furniture unlocks the potential of this Victorian home by Architecture Architecture.
A Modernised Melbourne Edwardian + Lush 'No Lawn' Garden!
A Modernised Melbourne Edwardian + Lush 'No Lawn' Garden!
Architecture

A Modernised Melbourne Edwardian + Lush 'No Lawn' Garden!

A garden and architectural makeover of an Edwardian in Fitzroy North!
A Gallery-Like Family Home
A Gallery-Like Family Home
Architecture

A Gallery-Like Family Home

The Colonnade House by Splinter Society Architects is a house for a family + an art collection.
A Richly Detailed Edwardian Makeover
A Richly Detailed Edwardian Makeover
Architecture

A Richly Detailed Edwardian Makeover

A carpenter's square and the home's original Edwardian architecture are among inspirations behind Architects Eat's latest project.
A Renovated Victorian Cottage That Unfolds In Waves
A Renovated Victorian Cottage That Unfolds In Waves
Architecture

A Renovated Victorian Cottage That Unfolds In Waves

An inspired, rippling extension by FMD Architects brings light into this Victorian cottage.
A Timeless Yet Characterful Federation Bungalow Update
A Timeless Yet Characterful Federation Bungalow Update
Architecture

A Timeless Yet Characterful Federation Bungalow Update

A stunning renovation and extension in inner-west Sydney, by Studio Prineas.
An 1888 Italianate Mansion Restored + Revived For A New Century
An 1888 Italianate Mansion Restored + Revived For A New Century
Architecture

An 1888 Italianate Mansion Restored + Revived For A New Century

Pleysier Perkins and Sanders & King collaborate on this restoration project in Armadale.
A Lean, Clean Renovation To A Grand Heritage Weatherboard
A Lean, Clean Renovation To A Grand Heritage Weatherboard
Architecture

A Lean, Clean Renovation To A Grand Heritage Weatherboard

ioa Studio transforms a cavernous Victorian residence into a light, bright contemporary home.
A Victorian Terrace That Plays Design Gymnastics!
A Victorian Terrace That Plays Design Gymnastics!
Architecture

A Victorian Terrace That Plays Design Gymnastics!

A clever renovation of a Brunswick East home, completed by the masters of colour, Wowowa.
A Sleek, Surprising Reworking Of A Victorian Cottage
A Sleek, Surprising Reworking Of A Victorian Cottage
Architecture

A Sleek, Surprising Reworking Of A Victorian Cottage

A humble but innovative extension has totally modernised this Victorian cottage in Brunswick.
An Architectural Gem, Designed Around An Oak Tree
An Architectural Gem, Designed Around An Oak Tree
Architecture

An Architectural Gem, Designed Around An Oak Tree

Kennedy Nolan has reworked a Victorian house in Fitzroy North, with remarkable results!
From Unliveable To Unbelievable!
From Unliveable To Unbelievable!
Architecture

From Unliveable To Unbelievable!

BayleyWard have brought this Elsternwick Edwardian back to life, and added a swoon-worthy double-height contemporary extension!
A Generous, Light-Filled Addition To A Heritage Home
A Generous, Light-Filled Addition To A Heritage Home
Architecture

A Generous, Light-Filled Addition To A Heritage Home

A restoration and renovation project by Studio Prineas creates a dialogue between old and new.
A Mood-Enhancing Melbourne Home
A Mood-Enhancing Melbourne Home
Architecture

A Mood-Enhancing Melbourne Home

Kennedy Nolan transform a Victorian home with a dated extension into a cohesive, colour-popping home.
A Victorian Terrace Renovation Inspired By Feng Shui
A Victorian Terrace Renovation Inspired By Feng Shui
Architecture

A Victorian Terrace Renovation Inspired By Feng Shui

Using feng shui principles, Steffen Welsch Architects have successfully renovated this Melbourne terrace home.
This Renovated Victorian Terrace Is Like Living In A Day Spa!
This Renovated Victorian Terrace Is Like Living In A Day Spa!
Architecture

This Renovated Victorian Terrace Is Like Living In A Day Spa!

How Timmins+Whyte turned a dark, Victorian terrace in North Melbourne into a light-filled home.
A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons
A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons
Architecture

A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons

The Township Residence by Wolveridge is a new home, fully informed by Sorrento’s traditional vernacular.
An Ultra Energy-Efficient Makeover Of A Victorian Country Home
An Ultra Energy-Efficient Makeover Of A Victorian Country Home
Sustainable Homes

An Ultra Energy-Efficient Makeover Of A Victorian Country Home

This extended Victorian country cottage achieves sustainability standards most new homes don’t even dream of!
A Sophisticated, Modern Day Treehouse
A Sophisticated, Modern Day Treehouse
Architecture

A Sophisticated, Modern Day Treehouse

A garden-immersed extension has turned this Victorian home into a modern day treehouse.
The Epic Contemporary Revival Of A Pre-Federation Homestead
The Epic Contemporary Revival Of A Pre-Federation Homestead
Architecture

The Epic Contemporary Revival Of A Pre-Federation Homestead

An 1839 Georgian-era mansion in Tasmania undergoes a specialist update and sympathetic extension by Cumulus Studio.
A Gloriously Verdant Inner-City Extension
A Gloriously Verdant Inner-City Extension
Sustainable Homes

A Gloriously Verdant Inner-City Extension

BKK Architects design a contemporary addition for a pair of self-declared introverts in North Fitzroy.
A Dazzling (Yet Inviting!) Family Home
A Dazzling (Yet Inviting!) Family Home
Architecture

A Dazzling (Yet Inviting!) Family Home

Brutalist inspired architecture meets contemporary Australian style.
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