A converted 1970s school bus is now a tiny retro retreat for four friends in the Otways. Surrounded by gum trees and set privately at the end of a long country road in the Otways lies Gloria. A restored 1970s…
Renovations
Converting a Truck into a Home! 1968 Dodge Truck House Tour
On the back of a 1968 Dodge D5N truck is a surprisingly spacious one-bedroom home. Unlike most motor homes this unique cedar house is a permanent and plush residence with no fixed address. For now, home is Connewarre on Victoria’s…
Originally a bank in 1905, now a designer family home. The Bowmont, Tasmania
Originally built as a bank in 1905, The Bowmont is known as ‘Federation Free Style’ in its design. An architectural term used to describe commercial buildings that adapted the Federation style of residential homes to larger buildings, without being constrained…
Hot Top Peak by FIGR Architecture
Located in the busy suburb of Richmond in Melbourne, amidst the constant movement of delivery trucks, bicycles, and never-ending vehicle traffic – a notable architectural project emerges. Hot Top Peak designed by FIGR Architecture occupies a modest 175m2 site with…
Sagres Queenscliff, Iconic Victorian Beach House Opens its Doors
Sagres is an iconic beach house nestled in the coastline of Nuns Beach in Queenscliff, Victoria. Constructed in 1991, its design has stood the test of time thanks to the distinctive contemporary style of its architect, the late Wayne Gillespie.…
Brunswick Bush Shack by Sarah Kahn Architect
A unique extension to an existing Edwardian semi-detached house, Brunswick Bush Shack was designed for a young family by Sarah Kahn architects. The design creates a flexible, communal space to gather and entertain with family and friends. Showcasing an all…
Uxbridge House by Tim Stewart Architects | Not Your Typical Queenslander
When you think of a typical Queenslander home often a weatherboard house with battens underneath comes to mind, however the Uxbridge House sought to flip this tradition. Through clever application of materials that still connect to its environment, Tim Stewart…
Hendra House by Wrightson Stewart & Barbara Bailey
In subtropical suburban Brisbane, Hendra House is a contemporary extension of an original Post-War structure. Located within a wide street consisting of terracotta roofed cottages and poincianas, the Hendra House displays an ease between the old and the new. Whilst…
Henry II by Altereco Design | A Period Family Home with Modern Addition
The Henry II House is a family home that integrates heritage and modern lines. Designed for a client seeking space for their family to grow, Altereco Design were engaged by the homeowner for a second time, having already completed a…
Armadale House by Tom Robertson Architects
A beautiful cottage-fronted family home in Melbourne’s eastern suburb of Armadale, welcomes a calm and restrained contemporary alteration and addition. Designed by Tom Robertson Architects, this project is respectful to the context of neighbouring properties whilst introducing a modern haven…
