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Wakanui Trail House by Ben Callery Architects
The clients wanted their home to better connect with the natural environment, so biophilic design principles were incorporated.
Nightingale 2 by Six Degrees Architects
20 apartments have been designed for people, not investors, following the principles of providing apartments that are socially, financially and environmentally sustainable.
Mt Eliza House by MRTN Architects
The owners were seeking a change in lifestyle for their family, to move away from the city and have a greater connection to nature.
Ross by Ola Architecture Studio
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.
Central Mood House by DOOD Studio
This classic double-fronted Victorian home in the culturally-rich suburb of Footscray was in dire need of a well-designed renovation.
Auburn Road by Aych Architects
In Australia, we've almost been conditioned to view apartments as something temporary until you can move out to the suburbs in your detached home on a quarter-acre block.
Rodi House by Lachlan Shepherd Architects
A couple with children approached Lachlan Shepherd Architects with a unique site overlooking the golf course and Jan Juc Beach.
A Builder's Own Dark Post-War Cottage is Transformed Into a Bright Minimalist House
Jesse Creasey, a Melbourne-based builder, and his wife found a Post-War cottage online, and when they drove past for a look, it wasn't initially for him.
How a Bridge Suspends Over the Courtyard in This Victorian Terrace House
Internal courtyards separate a series of pavilions set behind an 1850s Victorian terrace house with a glass walkway suspended above.
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.
Behind the Monochromatic Metal and Brick Facade Is a Vibrant and Lush Interior
This monochromatic material palette is contrasted in the apartment, with vibrant and lush walls, mixed with brass and timber finishes.
Frankston Mid Century Modern by MRTN Architects
For a mid-century house in Frankston South, MRTN Architects carries architectural character forward through retained brickwork, familiar details and a richer new material palette.