Architect Esmond Dorney is a hero in Tasmania. His distinctive 50s modernist homes combine architectural bravado with simple materials. The Tate House, designed in 1958, has been recently reworked by Preston Lane Architects, who consulted with Esmond’s son, architect Paddy Dorney.
Designing in the tradition of Australian sub-tropical vernacular, Hogg & Lamb has cleverly tied together an unusual set of parts in this Queensland project. J&M House is at once a private residence, art gallery and holiday home that makes full use of its coastal location.
A Palm Springs-inspired jewel set amidst nature in the Byron Bay Hinterland, Coorabell Springs uses a simple palette of materials to create an elegant interplay between inside and outside.
A series of striking concrete forms create a sense of privacy from the street, while wrapping a tranquil fishpond and courtyard at the centre of this home in Indonesia.
These two town homes by DKO are defined by a sophisticated material palette, rich with texture and tone.
Appealing to the beachside vernacular of Elwood, Pine Ave by Cera Stribley Architects and The Stella Collective references art deco while bringing a modern edge.
A couple living separately have joined forces under the one roof, engaging FMD Architects who they both worked with independently for a number of years before this latest renovation.