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Restraint and Place.

Films that explore Australian homes through simplicity 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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Northcote House by Olaver

What does it mean for a family home to make life feel simpler, rather than more complicated? This home by Olaver Architecture responds with a design shaped by function, calm and a more deliberate way of living.

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How Japanese Minimalism Influenced These Modern Backyard Studios

With so much of today’s homes striving for flexible and multipurpose spaces, what if you designed a space for a single specific use, or ritual?

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How This Australian Cottage Extension Was Inspired by Japanese Architecture

Inbetween Architecture looked to add a small chapter to a 100-year cottage in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe.