The beauty of less.
Architect Turns a Dark Terrace Into a Light-Filled Courtyard Home
Faced with the challenge of a south-facing site, Ha Architecture reimagines the Victorian terrace with a central courtyard to bring light and a connection to nature.
The clients have lived in the area for 18 years and not interested in moving; they wanted an additional bedroom and space to entertain friends. With rich timbers, exposed concrete slab, and terracotta tiles, every detail feels calm and enduring in this courtyard house.
The modern extension, which references old stable structures, sits at the rear of the site, with a courtyard separating the Victorian from the contemporary.
Behind a 1912 Edwardian home in Northcote, this compact laneway dwelling by Ben Callery Architects offers a thoughtful response to the urgent challenges of contemporary housing.
Inspired by the utilitarian farm buildings that dot the local landscape, three shed-like pavilions create a calming family retreat.
This beach house, inspired by a hut, is protective yet open, simple yet refined.
Designed with a philosophy of ‘build less, give more’, these apartments are right-sized, high-performing and people-focused.
Designed by Architecture architecture, the renovation seamlessly blends home, park, and private garden.
Wiesebrock Architecture drew inspiration from iconic Australian architects such as Glenn Murcutt and Peter Stutchbury, crafting a home that celebrates space, structure, and material.
McMahon and Nerlich were engaged to reimagine this small worker’s cottage, transforming it into a modern city retreat that connects with its surroundings.
Connected House builds on Peter McIntyre’s Modernist principles to create a home that balances the old and new, where the home and its landscape are seamlessly intertwined.
Is there a way to maintain privacy in living areas while at the same time provide a connection to the life of the street through the often underutilised front garden?