Do you need nice finishes to make a lovely home, or can you take standard off-the-shelf products and basic materials but inject little moments of joy throughout?

The original 1920s home had a real sense of grandeur; however, the interiors were disconnected, and a series of 1980s and 90s additions blocked the light.

Taylor Knights faced a familiar challenge, although never easy: bringing natural light into a narrow, long Victorian terrace on a dense site in Fitzroy.

Solomon Troup Architects transforms a 1980s home, prioritising sustainability through the minimising of construction waste.

Studio 101 Architects revitalised this 1960s Mid-Century Modern home in Geelong's riverside suburb, Belmont.

Sue and Jim approached Ben Callery Architects to design a weekender on an exposed rural site in High Camp.

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.

A sensitive renovation looked to preserve its history while updating for modern living, emphasising the mid-century modern timeless design principles.

Wilko Architecture has sympathetically renovated his own mid-century modern home which suffered from a bad 70s makeover.

Melanie Beynon Architecture has used materials and replanning to future-proof their own family home.

Park Street is a former 1970s motel in Brunswick with 17 apartments that have been lightly renovated.

The design of this modern farmhouse was driven by its site, landscape and a deep understanding of sustainability.