Derek Swalwell

June 8, 2020

Bespoke Design For A Volume Home Build

To describe Ballarat House by Eldridge Anderson in as few words as possible, there are none more fitting than: “a humble home.”

May 15, 2020

8 Beautifully Brutalist Residential Interiors

Born of the perennially popular modernist movement, only to be hijacked by public infrastructure; brutalism is something of an enigma when it comes to residential interiors.

May 14, 2020

A Victorian-Era House Transitions Gracefully From The 19th Century To Now

Working within the constraints of an approved existing addition, Molecule Studio saw the potential of the Winton House and proceeded to bring the 19th Century heritage house into the present century.

April 17, 2020

The Danish Design Philosophy For Living Well

The concept of hygge is most simply described as the Danish design philosophy for creating atmospheres that cultivate comfort, contentment and wellbeing.

April 3, 2020

10 Architect-Designed Home Offices And Study Spaces

Straight from the interiors of some of the most exceptional examples of residential architecture across the Indo Pacific region, here are ten stunning study spaces and home offices.

March 20, 2020

Out With The Nord, In With The Mood

Like the love child of brutalism and an industrial aesthetic, a dark and moody interior design aesthetic is usurping residential spaces.

March 19, 2020

A Crafti House In Melbourne By Robert Simeoni

After nearly 30 years, writing on architecture is second nature. But when the subject is your own home, being objective takes on a different meaning.

February 24, 2020

Greening, Screening And Ageing Well

Biophilic design may be trending but for HYLA Architects, it has always been an integral part of design in the tropics. This house in Jalan Harom Setangkai, Singapore, is a fine showcase of such an affinity.

January 30, 2020

For the Love of Concrete

There’s much to appreciate about the robust material that is concrete, and NS House by K2LD Architects, Singapore, is a showcase of just how much.

January 21, 2020

Coastal Comfort In Brighton House

Brighton House by Rob Kennon Architects is a beach house that avoids coastal clichés in favour of streamlined place-making and robust detailing.

July 30, 2019

A Home To Escape To By Kennedy Nolan

A home to escape to while remaining utterly connected to its surrounds, Fitzroy Lane House by Kennedy Nolan presents an island-like dwelling within a rapidly changing streetscape.

June 7, 2019

Five Australian Kitchen Designs That Connect To The Outdoors

These five contemporary Australian kitchen designs show how a connection to the outdoors can make the heart of the home an even better place to be.