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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Designed around a central courtyard, this Melbourne house reveals a sculptural addition that'll make you say 'wow'!

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

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

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

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

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

An extensive rebuild and extension by Nest Architects has improved the liveability of this Preston home out of sight.

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

A clever renovation of an inner-city Melbourne cottage that prioritises honest, raw materials and outdoor space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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The owners' experience living on a narrowboat in the UK influenced the considered redesign of their Melbourne family home.

Seven years after Studio Dot architect Steele Olney purchased a weatherboard cottage, it’s become a comfortable and surprisingly sustainable sanctuary for the whole family.

An old Victorian-turned-architect's office is given a new lease on life after a sympathetic redesign by BUNSTON.

A translucent glass linkway connects old and new in this Melbourne terrace, renovated over seven years.

Internal courtyards strengthen the security, and soften the exterior, of this newly built home on a compact Richmond site down a lane.

The couple behind K+ARchitect designed their Barwon Heads renovation around a central pool, creating spaces for work, play, and living.

A timber addition and sunken internal courtyard has brought new life into this post-war Melbourne home renovation by Michael Ong Design Office (MODO)

Original apricot brick and fibro houses in Bogangar, NSW inspired the look of this new home by architects Dan Wilson and Knight Office.

The once dilapidated Brisbane home now boasts a light-filled extension with a sunny courtyard and even a DJ booth!

Built in the backyard of a Northcote home, this inviting brick addition has allowed a widowed mother and son to live side by side.

The original design intent of this 1970s townhouse in Northcote has been restored in a 'simple' renovation by Kerry Kounnapis Architecture Practice (KKAP).

This once cabin-like coastal home has been thoughtfully renovated by Victoria Merrett Architects, without losing its original, cosy feel.

InForm is a Melbourne-based integrated design and build practice making it easier to create an architect-designed home.

This once-simple holiday house draws inspiration from the owner's childhood memories to create a functional family home surrounded by nature.

This once introverted 1980s townhouse has been completely gutted, making way for a sophisticated and uplifting home on the Sunshine Coast.