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Video features that explore architecture shaped by simplicity and place.
Bittern Cabin by Nic Morgante
What happens when a small cabin is designed to recede into the trees? Located within a low-lying forest in Bittern on the Mornington Peninsula, this compact retreat by Nic Morgante sits quietly beneath dense canopies, shaped as much by restraint as by the land itself.
Honey House by Wolveridge Architects
How do you redefine a Mount Martha beach house? Wolveridge Architects takes a more inward approach, shaping a courtyard home that replaces ocean views with calm and connection.
Treelight House by Laura Vivian Architecture
Anchored by a mature magnolia, a contemporary extension to an Edwardian home is reimagined as a calm, light-filled family home of softness and durability.
Sorrento House by Block Architecture Studio
With a palette of timber, stone and bagged brick, the home feels enduring and quietly connected to its coastal landscape.
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.
This Home Blurs the Line Between House and Landscape
Pop Architecture transforms a neglected Victorian in North Fitzroy by drawing on the layered history of the site, where a relocated entry, natural materials and garden-led spaces offer a grounded, enduring sense of home.
Architect Turns a Dark Terrace Into a Light-Filled Courtyard Home
Faced with the challenge of a south-facing backyard, this thoughtful addition reorients the Victorian terrace around a central courtyard, drawing in northern light and creating a quiet dialogue between daily life and the garden beyond.
Why Simplicity Makes This 120m² Home Feel Surprisingly Spacious
Behind a beloved family home, this compact laneway dwelling balances sustainability, density and ageing-in-place while pairing material honesty with spatial generosity.
This Home Was Inspired by the Spirit of Camping in the Australian Landscape
Informed by a love of camping and the native canopy of Bellarine Yellow Gums, this home is elevated above the ground, wrapped in cement sheet and timber, and defined by warmth, durability and a deep care for the environment.
This Modern Country House Was Designed to Embrace Calm and the Landscape
Set against views of Wilsons Promontory, Fishharven is a study in simplicity, where corrugated pavilions, glazed links, and a warm, natural palette foster a deep sense of calm and continuity with the landscape.
A Coastal Sanctuary That Celebrates Simplicity and Nature
Defined by contrast, this home reveals itself slowly, from the monolithic entry wall to large expanse of glass within, blurring the line between shelter and openness, creating a true prospect and refuge.