Wanting a calm, private sanctuary, Merrylees Architecture and Interiors incorporated minimalist design principles for the family of four and their dog.

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.

Nightingale Anstey is the latest apartment development in a low-carbon, high-quality residential precinct built around Anstey Station in Brunswick.

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.

David Chapman, an industrial designer, and Jess Grunow, a graphic designer, purchased their two-bedroom apartment in Thornbury, being attracted to the area for its affordability and lifestyle aspects.

Wedged in around converted warehouses, new apartment buildings and car parks is the home of architect Lisa Breeze, of Lisa Breeze Architect.

Situated on a typical Victorian block of land, only 5m wide, was a home that forced Ben and Lauren to cook dinner in a jacket and beanie.

On an exposed rocky hill in Mansfield, designer Robbie J Walker divides his own off-grid family home between a glazed living volume and a solid concrete rear, balancing expansive views with the need for shelter.

Set among protected white gums, Killora Bay works within the site’s ecological constraints to create a retreat that blends into rather than imposes upon the landscape.

Drawing inspiration from livestock sheds that scatter farmlands, MGAO designed a tiny home to sit in any landscape and not detract from the picturesque view.