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Borrowed Garden House by Topology Studio
On a tight Albert Park site, Borrowed Garden House uses recessed facades and framed views of neighbouring trees to extend a compact garden beyond its boundaries while preserving privacy.
Lindsay by Megowan Architectural
Megowan was approached to transform this Art Deco house in McKinnon, with the owners wanting a more flexible and modern home that connected with the rear garden while still preserving the charm of the original architecture.
388 Barkly Street by DREAMER with Breathe Architecture
388 Barkly Street is an apartment development that looked to create apartments that would encourage family living.
Hütt 01 PassivHaus by Melbourne Design Studios
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.
How This Sustainable and Contemporary Extension Was Designed for Pizza Nights
When your architect centres the design of your home renovation around pizza, nothing can go wrong.
How This Minimalist House Uses Muted Tones to Bring Tranquility to the Family
Wanting a calm, private sanctuary, Merrylees Architecture and Interiors incorporated minimalist design principles for the family of four and their dog.
How a Simple Courtyard Brought Light and Garden Into This Small Home Extension
Claire and her family started their journey of extending a Victorian terrace shortly before moving to Denmark; however, time spent in a small apartment showed that they didn't need that much space.
How These Nightingale Apartments Build Less to Give More
In 2014, Breathe looked around Melbourne and saw a broken housing system and sought to build a new model that focused on people, not profits.
How This Eco-Friendly Home Uses Biophilic Design Principles to Connect With Nature
The clients wanted their home to better connect with the natural environment, so biophilic design principles were incorporated.
How These Sustainable Apartments Have Been Designed for People, Not Investors
20 apartments have been designed for people, not investors, following the principles of providing apartments that are socially, financially and environmentally sustainable.
How A Desire for Slow Living Inspired This Family Beach House Design
The owners were seeking a change in lifestyle for their family, to move away from the city and have a greater connection to nature.
How This Minimalist Home Is a Blank Canvas for the Family and their Art
Located in Melbourne's inner-north, Ross is a bold architectural home designed for a family of five, Woody the cocker spaniel and their art collection.