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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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This Off-Grid Limestone and Timber House Is One of Australia’s Most Sustainable Homes

Tucked away in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Toorak sits a sculptural limestone surrounded by lush gardens that can generate, capture and provide everything it needs on-site.

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How A Simple Extension Brings a Sense of Calmness to This Terrace House

Eldridge Anderson was challenged to breathe new life into a single-storey Victorian terrace in North Melbourne.