The polite exterior of a Melbourne terrace house conceals the richness of the life behind. An adaptation of the British model the ability for the terrace house to absorb the idiosyncratic style of its owners shows the resilience of the…
Ha | Meet the Architect
Sorry to break it to you but this is no laughing matter. We’re not here for lols (doesn’t mean we’re not going to have a good time!), we’re here to introduce you to Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary studio, Ha. Founded in 2012 by principal…
Belmont House | Kennedy Nolan
Question, how do you go about designing a family home that works for you now and always? You know the one… the home that grows old with you, that caters to your toddlers who become teenagers in a blink of…
Bridport Residence | Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
It’s hard to resist the charm of a grand old Victorian Terrace house. But anyone living in a Victorian Terrace will understand the daunting task of renovating these suckers. What, with heritage overlays to consider and rooms with very little…
Little Parndon | Templeton Architecture
I hope you’re hungry, cause this house is a visual feast you’re going to want to indulge. Nothing short of spectacular, this delightful East Melbourne home is the perfect marriage of classic and contemporary. Better known as Little Pardon House, architect…
No. 19 | Biasol
Melbourne’s love affair with lattes is stronger than ever. Part of our city’s energetic vibe is compelled by the presence of cafés of all shapes and sizes that line the busy shopping strips of every neighbourhood. One of these is…
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…
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…
St Kilda West Residence | Ewert Leaf
Extensions and renovations normally take design cues from the original house. Most of the time, we see additional space created to match the existing building, but it’s not always the case. After stumbling across the St Kilda West Residence, a…
FIGR Architecture | Oakover Road
We just can’t seem to get enough of Melbourne based Architecture firm FIGR, paired with Ruth Welsby‘s eye for interiors it would be wrong not to feature this Oakover Road house. The wood panelling throughout this entire home neatly frame the…
