A farmhouse was purchased as a weekend retreat by a family who commissioned Robson Rak Architects to build a larger house on the 10-acre property in Merricks North, just outside of Melbourne, Australia. The new home was embedded into the ground, comprised of rammed earth, glass and steel. The architects created a rectangular shaped home […]
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Sensational contemporary home with refined elegance in Australia
A remarkable contemporary home with Federation era elegance was designed by Matyas Architects, located in Middle Park, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The site of this dwelling has an enormous lifestyle appeal for any homeowner who wishes to purchase this fabulous home. This home was transformed into exquisite interiors including a dynamic open plan living and dining area, the […]
Classicism and modernity collide in a charming Aussie heritage home
This sprawling country house mixes classicism and modernity, recently restored by interior designer Greg Natale, located in Geelong, a port city in Victoria, Australia.
Garage converted to compact studio apartment in Melbourne
A cool studio apartment was carved out of an old Merchant Builder garage by Hearth Studio, located in Carlton North, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This conversion project incorporates several beautiful materials into the structure, including deep Oregon beams and bagged brick walls. The designers had a very small space to deal with, so they […]
Modern apartment receives fresh makeover in South Yarra
This clean and modern apartment has been completely re-designed by Canny Architecture, located in South Yarra, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The architects were responsible for renovating the interiors of a dated home. White walls gives the home a fresh, crisp appeal, making the space feel open and airy. The original parquet flooring of herringbone […]
Striking Hamptons style home in Melbourne by Canny Architecture
Glen Iris residence is a gorgeous two story Hamptons style home designed by Canny Architecture, located in Glen Iris, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The home showcases spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining spaces, which functions well for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen offers a great work flow with a well planned island with seating […]
Incredible overhaul to an Edwardian home in Australia
Elwood Residence is an existing Edwardian home in need of a major overhaul and extension by architecture studio Robert Nichol & Sons, located in Elwood, Victoria, Australia. This stunning contemporary 2,669 square foot (248 square meters) home was completed in 2013, with interior design carried out by designer Dominique Rizzotto. The home originally had several problems, including poor orientation, improper ventilation and […]
Delightful features in sustainably designed Hover house in Australia
Hover house is a re-imagined single dwelling courtyard on a rear battle-axe block designed by Bower Architecture, located in beachside Mt. Martha, Victoria, Australia. The project brief was for a tranquil, sustainable and private home filled with natural light, warmth and texture. As privacy and outlook were limited the concept sought to create a captivating internal focus […]
Renovation of a holiday home in Australia: The Ark
The Ark is the renovation, renewal and third interpretation of a holiday home by Bower Architecture, located in Point Lonsdale , a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The residence has been enjoyed by the same family for 60 years. The original 1950’s beach shack was renovated in the early 1980’s and designed by architect and former National President […]
Fabulous contemporary renovation to Victorian home in Australia
House 3 is a stunning contemporary renovation and addition to an old Victorian home by Coy Yiontis Architects, located in Balaclava, Victoria, Australia. This partly 2 storey home was designed to accommodate an extended family of eight on a relatively modest site within a dense urban context. A bedroom for each of the four children, one […]