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Lyons House by Moloney Architects
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.
Fitzroy Terrace by Taylor Knights
Taylor Knights faced a familiar challenge, although never easy: bringing natural light into a narrow, long Victorian terrace on a dense site in Fitzroy.
Point Lonsdale House by Solomon Troup
Solomon Troup Architects transforms a 1980s home, prioritising sustainability through the minimising of construction waste.
Elemental House by Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design
While Sue and Jim were collaborating with Ben Callery Architects to create their off-grid weekender, they knew they needed a landscape design to make it feel a part of the landscape.
Mid-Century Modern Extension Belmont by Studio 101 Architects
Studio 101 Architects revitalised this 1960s Mid-Century Modern home in Geelong's riverside suburb, Belmont.
Elemental House by Ben Callery Architects
What does it mean to create a home that offers shelter in a place defined by exposure? Elemental House responds with a design shaped by restraint, resilience and a more deliberate way of living.
Lindsay by Megowan Architectural
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.
Kirriemuir House by Studio 101 Architects
A sensitive renovation looked to preserve its history while updating for modern living, emphasising the mid-century modern timeless design principles.
Kinder House by Wilko Architecture
Wilko Architecture has sympathetically renovated his own mid-century modern home which suffered from a bad 70s makeover.
Prahran House by Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design
Melanie Beynon Architecture has used materials and replanning to future-proof their own family home.
Park Street by Breathe Architecture with Milieu Property
Park Street is a former 1970s motel in Brunswick with 17 apartments that have been lightly renovated.
Warr Ferrington by LAYAN
This modern farmhouse in rural Victoria is shaped by a simple architectural idea: reuse what already exists.