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Treelight House by Laura Vivian Architecture
Anchored by a mature magnolia, a contemporary extension to an Edwardian home is reimagined as a calm, light-filled family home of softness and durability.
Sorrento House by Block Architecture Studio
With a palette of timber, stone and bagged brick, the home feels enduring and quietly connected to its coastal landscape.
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.
Fitzroy North House by Pop Architecture
Pop Architecture transforms a neglected Victorian in North Fitzroy by drawing on the layered history of the site, where a relocated entry, natural materials and garden-led spaces offer a grounded, enduring sense of home.
Ayr House by Ha Architecture
Faced with the challenge of a south-facing backyard, this thoughtful addition reorients the Victorian terrace around a central courtyard, drawing in northern light and creating a quiet dialogue between daily life and the garden beyond.
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.
This Home Was Inspired by the Spirit of Camping in the Australian Landscape
Informed by a love of camping and the native canopy of Bellarine Yellow Gums, this home is elevated above the ground, wrapped in cement sheet and timber, and defined by warmth, durability and a deep care for the environment.
This Modern Country House Was Designed to Embrace Calm and the Landscape
Set against views of Wilsons Promontory, Fishharven is a study in simplicity, where corrugated pavilions, glazed links, and a warm, natural palette foster a deep sense of calm and continuity with the landscape.
A Coastal Sanctuary That Celebrates Simplicity and Nature
Defined by contrast, this home reveals itself slowly, from the monolithic entry wall to large expanse of glass within, blurring the line between shelter and openness, creating a true prospect and refuge.
Why This Architect’s Own Apartment Feels More Like a Home
Balancing warmth and sustainability, Skye House redefines apartment living with a ‘build less, give more’ philosophy, where every detail serves both people and planet.
Inside a Modern Sanctuary Inspired by the Garden City
Set within the parkland surrounds of Park Crescent, this home embraces Garden City principles, where a soft material palette and organic forms foster a quiet dialogue between architecture and nature.