Houses, Australia’s leading residential architecture magazine once again celebrates grand home designs across the country. The focus of the awards is mainly on small-scale architecture that rightfully deserves the spotlight. The Houses Awards 2017 spans across 10 categories that carefully scrutinise…
North Warrandyte House | Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Perched on a high plateau surrounded by greenery and native bush land, this bold contemporary Victorian home is a modern retreat perfect for a family who wished to embrace nature. Designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture, North Warrandyte House is built as a family home for a young graphic design…
Henry Street House | Eugene Cheah Architecture
From the street, this home presents as a Victorian-era weatherboard cottage on a typical inner-city Melbourne street. But things aren’t always what they seem. Better known as Henry Street House, Eugene Cheah Architecture have transformed the rear of this cottage…
Brae Restaurant & Accommodation | Six Degrees Architecture & Round Studio
Inspired by its rustic location and scenery, Brae Restaurant and Accommodation in Victoria, Australia is a luxurious rural retreat for people looking to enjoy an intimate couple or solitary vacation. Designed by Six Degrees Architecture, the place showcases a combination…
Light Corridor House | Grundella Constructions and FIGR Architecture
A unique space that seamlessly combines aesthetics and function, the Light Corridor House illustrates exactly how old and new can work alongside each other perfectly. Sandwiched between its neighbours in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Cremorne, this semi-detached worker’s cottage has been…
Casa Fayette Hotel | Estudio5 & Dimore Studio
Location and design are the two main ingredients of Casa Fayette, the latest from the hotel group, Grupo Habita. Opened in September 2015 in Guadalajara’s booming Lafayette district in Mexico, Casa Fayette reflects the changing face of the area by…
Old Jaffa House | Pitsou Kedem
The combination of old and new in the architectural realm is certainly not a new concept, however, this particular project stopped us in our tracks with its impressive contrast of contemporary and historic design. In the ancient port of Jaffa,…
Deepdene House | Kennedy Nolan Architects
The Deepdene House designed by Kennedy Nolan Architects is a treasure trove of contemporary design details that work together to enshrine the past. Arched doorways, sculptural chimneys and a pyramid-shaped roof are just a few of the quirky traits of…
Datum House | FIGR Architecture & Grundella Constructions
Narrow or quirky shaped blocks are a dime a dozen in Melbourne. They pose an interesting architectural challenge and create exciting design opportunities. A modern family home feeling the squeeze, Datum House is no exception. Located on a long, narrow strip…
Sweet Factory House | Folk Architects
Before coming the ultra chic, bohemian enclaves that we all know today, Fitzroy and Collingwood used to be precincts heavily devoted to chocolate. Like the real life Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Fitzroy and Collingwood were home to MacPherson Robertson, responsible for your…
