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Architecture

How A Design Enthusiast ‘Manifested’ Her Dream 1970s Canberra Townhouse

Built as part of a revered housing development, this townhouse reveals a retro-inspired renovation that's both respectful and playful.
Architecture

A Modern Interpretation Of A Classic Mid-Century Beach Shack

This new Mount Martha beach house by Victoria Merrett Architects balances the historical vernacular of the area with the needs of a modern family.
Architecture

This Captivating Coastal Farmhouse Fits Perfectly In Its Bushland Location

This new residence was designed around the challenges of its rugged, bushfire-prone site in regional NSW.
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000

How architect Nick Sweetland completely transformed his 1960s Melbourne apartment in just four months on a $65,000 budget.
Architecture

The 2025 Victorian Architecture Award Winners Revealed

The best projects in Victorian architecture have been recognised at the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards.
Architecture

A Life-Changing Backyard Unit For A Full-Time Carer

A custom backyard unit by Mihaly Slocombe has given a mother to an adult child with high support needs a nourishing space of her own.
Architecture

This Light-Filled Sydney Renovation Isn’t Your Average Family Home

See how this creative home challenges tradition with multi-purpose rooms, separated by velvet curtains and sliding doors!
Architecture

A Surprisingly Voluminous Extension For A Brisbane Family Home

The exterior of this Queenslander cottage doesn't give much away about the lofty addition that lies inside.
Tiny Homes

How A Builder Created This Calming Tiny Home, Especially For Warm Climates

This impressive tiny home can be custom built in four months and delivered anywhere in Australia.
Architecture

A Visually Distinct 1930s Sydney Bungalow Addition

How Studio Prineas overcame heritage restrictions to expand and enhance this 1930s bungalow on the Lower North Shore.
Architecture

How A Modest Backyard Pavilion Transformed This Brisbane House

An architect designed this budget-friendly 'outdoor room' as a clever addition to his father's post-war home.
Architecture

A Treehouse-Like Addition For A Cherished Alistair Knox Home

The Apple House by Sally Draper Architects is a small but mighty addition to a country retreat on the Mornington Peninsula.
Apartments

Life Inside One Of Melbourne's Coolest Warehouse Apartment Buildings

See inside two enviable rentals within the Collingwood clothing factory turned warehouse-apartment complex!
Architecture

This Family Home Renovation Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously

Imogen Pullar Architecture has unlocked the potential of this Preston house to create a generous and energy-efficient family home.
Architecture

A Calming New Beach House, Designed In Two Parts

Two buildings converge in this new Mornington beach house designed by Sonelo Architects.
Architecture

A Mid-Century Inspired Renovation In One Of Melbourne’s First Housing Estates

A 1950s Preston home gets an unconventional makeover featuring yellow accents and calming garden views.
Interiors

See The Brilliant Winners From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards!

The most outstanding projects from the 39th prestigious Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed.
Architecture

This Colourful Bungalow Is Not Your Typical Coastal House

Designer Joanna Barlow of MacCormick Architects renovated her sister’s family home with a fearless use of colour, inspired by her zest for life.
Architecture

A Simple Yet Striking Solution For An Art Deco Family Home

This straightforward 4.5-metre gable extension by Fowler and Ward proves that, sometimes, less is more!
Architecture

A Transformed Federation Cottage To Live ‘Alone Together’

This Japanese-inspired renovation and extension by Austin Maynard Architects wastes no space.
Architecture

A Sculptural Coastal Home With Panoramic Bayside Views

This new Mornington Peninsula home was designed to make the most of its spectacular location, overlooking the horizon.
Architecture

A Lovingly Renovated 1900s Cottage, Passed Down Three Generations

After being in the same family for three generations, this Newcastle home has been renovated for a new era.
Architecture

How A Colourful Renovation Gave This Red-Brick Home A Whole New Vibe

With only minimal structural changes, this Canberra family home has been completely transformed.
Apartments

This 1970s Apartment Complex Might Be Melbourne’s Best Kept Secret

Not everyone will appreciate the design of this East Melbourne apartment complex, and that’s just the way the residents like it.
Sustainable Homes

A Japanese-Inspired Backyard Pavilion Made From Recycled Materials

Love Shack by Second Edition stands as an excellent example of how well recycled materials can look and perform.
Architecture

How This Blue Pub Became A Quirky Multi-Generational Family Home

This Melbourne home's bold blue exterior inspired Sibling Architecture to embrace its quirks in a creative renovation.
Architecture

Perth’s Historic Market Gardens Inspired This Colourful Home

This colour-drenched Perth home extension by Brunsdon Studio nods to former market gardens in the area.
Sustainable Homes

This Sustainable Family Oasis Hides A Clever + Unconventional Floor Plan

Steffen Welsch Architects prioritised multi-purpose spaces and recycled materials to transform this humble Melbourne abode.
Architecture

A Renovated Brisbane Worker’s Cottage 10 Years In The Making

An architect slowly but surely turned this run-down cottage into his unique family home, shaped around idyllic garden spaces.
Apartments

How An Architect Maximised Space In This 1960s Apartment

This compact mid-century apartment in North Melbourne is full of personality and clever storage solutions.
Architecture

Bringing The Outside In To A Heritage Canberra Home

A modest 22-square-metre extension by Josh Mulford Architects has rejuvenated this Barton home, embracing its beloved garden.
Architecture

A Hardworking Sydney Cottage Immersed In Its Garden

How Retallack Thompson unlocked space in this inner-west Sydney home, without removing the 20-metre gum tree in the backyard!
Architecture

This Family Home Feels Like Its Floating Above The Treetops

A new house in one of Melbourne's leafiest suburbs beautifully embraces nature, both inside and out.
Architecture

A 1920s Perth Home Makeover With Italian Flair + Roof Gardens

The Perth family home of Zarq Studio director Zac Evangelisti blends 1920s charm with glamorous European influences.
Architecture

There’s Over 60,000 Tiles In This Federation Home Makeover

Aiming for the feel of a chic Milanese apartment, this renovation by Studio Ceravolo introduces an interesting use of soft colour and thousands of tiles.
Architecture

This Pink Bungalow Was Cleverly Redesigned For An Architect's Parents

This charming brick bungalow in regional Victoria was renovated as a 'gift' from the architect to his parents, allowing them to age in place.
Architecture

This Brick Family Abode Hides A Clever Renovation + A Secret Bathroom!

A well-loved family home is given a timely renovation to improve indoor-outdoor flow and a new work-from-home routine.
Architecture

How This Couple Revived Their Pre-1900s Queensland Cottage

Returned to its former glory, this character-filled home proudly exemplifies what can be achieved with 'unloved old housing stock'.
Architecture

This Interwar Home Has A Pop Of Colour In Every Room

Located in Ballarat, this old interwar home goes against the grain with its subtle yet playful renovation.
Sustainable Homes

How This Quirky Backyard Studio Transformed A Family Home

This eye-catching addition in the backyard of a Melbourne family home was designed with multigenerational living in mind.
Architecture

Before + After: An Inspired 1970s Canberra Family Apartment Reno

This colourful renovation shows the potential of well-built, established apartments as modern day family homes.
Interiors

There’s Nothing Boring About This 1980s Treehouse Makeover

The original vibe of this 1980s home has been retained and enhanced, with colourful renovations.
Interiors

All The Inspiring Finalists From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards

The finalists for the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards are here.
Architecture

Nostalgia Meets Forward Thinking Design In This Mid-Century Reno

This 1950s Northern Beaches house has been transformed to function like an entirely new home.
Sustainable Homes

This Beachcomber-Inspired Home Has A Sustainable Twist

The couple behind Altereco Design put their knowledge of Passive House design in practice in their endearing coastal home.
Sustainable Homes

A Family's Sustainable Country Home Among The Gum Trees

Find out how the architects behind this energy-efficient home in regional Victoria kept the project's costs down.
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'!
Architecture

Inside An Artist’s Colourful Sydney Family Home

The bold family home of artist Peta Morris celebrates art and nature.
Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Rebuild Of A 1990s Melbourne Townhouse

Field Office Architecture went back to the drawing board to literally rebuild this 1990s Burnley townhouse from the ground up.
Architecture

This New Build Looks Like A Genuine Mid-Century House

How Northern Edge Studio designed a new Fleurieu Peninsula house inspired by butterfly roof homes in Palm Springs.
Architecture

A Green Kitchen Breathes New Life Into This 150-Year-Old Terrace

This Sydney home reveals a textural patchwork of old and new.
Architecture

Why This Mid-Century Inspired Build Is A Modern-Day Dream

Dubbed the 'millennial dream home', this new build speaks to a love of retro design, sustainable values, and modern-day family living.
Architecture

How This Cabin Makes The Most Of Its Tiny Footprint

At just 15 square metres, this architectural tiny home on Kangaroo Island has everything you need for a weekend getaway.
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.
Architecture

Every Room Inside This Calming Brisbane Cottage Enjoys Garden Views

This family's Queenslander cottage was renovated to frame views of the sky, the ground, and the surrounding treetops.
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.
Architecture

A Compact Victorian Terrace Preserved For Future Generations

See how small changes have maximised space inside this inviting, century-old Sydney terrace.
Architecture

Inside An Architect’s Surprising California Bungalow Renovation

This classic red-brick home has been playfully reimagined with retro-inspired features and family-friendly spaces.
Apartments

Life Is Easy In This Designer's Calming Melbourne Apartment

Practising what she preaches, urban designer Shakira Everett purchased an apartment to support a low-maintenance and walkable lifestyle.
Architecture

This Beach House Takes Indoor-Outdoor Living To The Next Level

Every room inside Brunswick Heads Residence by Fraser Mudge Architects is woven around lush gardens.
Architecture

A Breezy Blairgowrie Beach House Inspired By Swedish Functionalism

This new beach house by Bower Architecture and Interiors is tailored to its Mornington Peninsula site, while integrating elements of Funkis.
Apartments

An Effortlessly Stylish Apartment Interior In Iconic Bondi

This 55-square-metre apartment is a celebration of iconic Bondi; its rugged cliffs, famous beach, and effortlessly relaxed lifestyle.
Architecture

This Clever Backyard Studio Is Full Of Space-Saving Ideas

This self-contained backyard studio features a mezzanine level, bathroom and kitchenette all squeezed under the canopy of existing trees! ⁠
Sustainable Homes

An Off-Grid House Immersed In Enchanting Gardens

This sustainable home in Noosa's hinterland was designed to be engulfed by the owner's beloved gardens.
Architecture

This Charming Melbourne Cottage Delicately Balances Old + New

An elegant Brighton cottage gets an understated makeover by Mckimm.
Architecture

A Pastel-Toned California Bungalow Reinvention

Lisa Breeze Architect has unlocked the potential of this California bungalow with a light-filled, brick extension.
Architecture

Inside A Compact Bondi Apartment With Brazilian Modernism Influences

Clever space saving features and Brazilian modernist influences have transformed this Bondi apartment.
Architecture

A New ‘House Next Door’ For Longtime Alphington Residents

Healy Ryan Architects designed a light-filled home for a retired couple, allowing them to downsize next door to their house of 25 years.
Architecture

Old Meets New In This Reimagined Queensland Home

Instead of being knocked down, this post-war cottage was transformed into a serene family home with valley views.
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.
Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable New Perth Home With A Mid-Century Feel

Sustainability underpins every element of this Scarborough home with a mid-century inspired look designed by MDC Architects.
Architecture

A Light-Filled Renovation Inspired By A Beloved Childhood Game

A simple folded paper game inspired the clever design of a Melbourne bungalow, with separate yet interconnected rooms.
Architecture

A Restored Mid-Century Townhouse With Lush Views At Every Turn

Designed by Graeme Gunn and built by Merchant Builders, this Melbourne townhouse has been masterfully preserved for the next generation.
Architecture

A Predominantly Underground Modern Day Melbourne Farmhouse

This impressive new build by Archier prioritises the landscape over itself.
Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Shipping Container Home, Surrounded By Bushland

The founders of Green Magazine have created their dream sustainable home on the Great Ocean Road.
Apartments

Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings

With glorious architecture and idyllic waterfront views, it's easy to see why the lucky residents of these Double Bay apartments never want to leave!
Architecture

A Simple Northern Rivers Cabin Designed To Blend Into Nature

This NSW home was designed to be as simple as possible, even going without conventional windows, to blend into its farmland location.
Architecture

A Creative Bondi Family’s Renovated Art Deco Apartment

This ‘practically quirky’ apartment reno balances colour and original art deco features for a family of four.