From the outside, no one would suspect that this humble and unassuming facade opens up to an entirely different structure. What used to be a quaint early-1900s cottage is now a two-storey contemporary home for the genius architect John Ellway and his wife.…
Nightingale 1 | Breathe Architecture
Cleverly designed by Breathe Architecture, Nightingale 1 is development model set to establish environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable homes through humanising developmental and construction process to set an example for future housing plans that such idea is possible. Along the…
Hole in the Roof House | Rachel Neeson and Stephen Neille
Just when you thought those treetops peeking from what looks like a hole in the roof are the main highlights of this suburban bungalow, well you’re in for a major surprise. The moment you enter this home, you are transported…
Morningside Residence | Kieron Gait Architects
This 1920s Queenslander is a beautiful reminder that some heritage homes can feel as though they haven’t aged a day. With a growing family, the residents have decided to build new functional spaces as a new form of embellishment to…
House 28 | Studio Edwards
What would you do with three shipping containers? Well if you’re an architect by the name of Ben Edwards you’d make a 2 bedroom house of course! Constructed in the gorgeous Surf Coast of Wye River in Victoria, which is…
Old Waratah Road House | 3Fold
We take a look at another Houses Awards 2018 finalist with the Old Waratah Road House by Michael Chang and Bridget Crowe of 3Fold architecture. Set in Fish Creek, South Gippsland Victoria the home has an exterior and interior that beautifully exposes natural textures…
Monash Road House | Zuzana & Nicholas
Zuzana & Nicholas‘ Monash Road House is the perfect reflection of modern functionality meets classic aesthetics. Set in a post-war cottage restoration, this humble dwelling stands firmly with innovative features that modern homeowners are looking for. Such timeless craftsmanship has…
Boneca Apartment | Brad Swartz Architects
Brad Swartz Architects embed sophistication and luxury in the very concept and structure of the Boneca Apartment in Rushcutters Bay. ‘Boneca‘ means “doll house” in Portuguese, ideally representing the dainty features of the compact living space, giving life to what…
Coastal Garden House | Neeson Murcutt Architects with 360 Degrees
Across the slopes of a sandstone hill stands an off-form dwelling that pretty much looks like it has nestled itself perfectly among its landscape. Coastal Garden House by Neeson Murcutt Architects in collaboration with 360 Degrees Landscapes showcases its form with…
Three Piece House | TRIAS
We love clever design and the Three Piece House by Sydney based architects TRIAS is right up there. Faced with an exposed corner lot, the house consists of three buildings that following the site boundaries and cluster together to create privacy…
