Can an architectural home be achieved on a tight budget? At Fisherman’s Walk in Barwon Heads, this coastal family house was shaped by restraint, where clarity, efficiency and first principles guided every decision.

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.

We as humans have an almost instinctual desire for a connection to nature, but sometimes we focus too much on our homes to shelter us from the environment that we forget to connect.

Sometimes a small and simple intervention is all that is needed to allow a family to live more comfortably and sustainably.

There is a misconception when it comes to housing, that bigger is better, where too often, floor area is favoured over quality.