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Restraint and Place.

Films that explore Australian homes through simplicity, clarity and connection to place.

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Shady Creek Farm House by MRTN Architects

Rooted in Shady Creek’s agricultural vernacular, this farmhouse is embedded in the working life of the property, being practical, durable and quietly refined.

Alpine House by DX Architects

Alpine House pares life back to its essentials, where black stained plywood, refined detailing and expansive glazing offer a quiet retreat above Myrtleford, shaped by the needs of its designer.

Little Brick House by Ben Callery Architects

Behind a beloved family home, this compact laneway dwelling balances sustainability, density and ageing-in-place while pairing material honesty with spatial generosity.

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Cascade House by Sonelo Architects

Can a darker interior draw your eye toward the garden? On a steep site in Coburg North, Sonelo Architects transform a modest brick dwelling into a family home where the landscape becomes the brightest and most defining element.

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How These Townhouse-Style Apartments Integrate Biophilic Design Principles

388 Barkly Street is an apartment development that looked to create apartments that would encourage family living.

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Is This Australia's Most Sustainable Home?

There is a reason most residential blocks are rectangular, so imagine coming across a triangular site that is wedged between a train line and a laneway.