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.

With a palette of timber, stone and bagged brick, the home feels enduring and quietly connected to its coastal landscape.

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.

Behind a beloved family home, this compact laneway dwelling balances sustainability, density and ageing-in-place while pairing material honesty with spatial generosity.

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.

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.

Balancing warmth and sustainability, Skye House redefines apartment living with a ‘build less, give more’ philosophy, where every detail serves both people and planet.

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.

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.

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?

With so much of today’s homes striving for flexible and multipurpose spaces, what if you designed a space for a single specific use, or ritual?