Habitus #57

December 19, 2023

Studio Doherty is throwing out the rulebook

Gloss House by Studio Doherty explores unconventionality in every corner, including the main ensuite, laden with a pistachio sorbet hue.

December 18, 2023

Williams Burton Leopardi infuses Mt Mac Cottage with farmhouse beauty

Combining old with new, this home is all that it should be but so much more, providing luxury with authenticity to re-emerge triumphant.

October 23, 2023

Sam Reynolds is an architect’s builder

Sam Reynolds is a renowned builder who works with some of Australia’s leading architects to create expertly crafted homes. Now, he has put his skill to use to create his own family dream home.

October 16, 2023

A monastic cabin to escape bustling city life

The concrete form of Cabin House by Taliesyn Architecture + Design fosters conversations and slow living, a stone’s throw from the fast pace of Bengaluru (Bangalore).

October 9, 2023

Where sky, earth and ocean meet

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.

August 8, 2023

Tom Blachford’s pioneering experiments with A.I. image making

Tom Blachford is an architecture and fine art photographer. Having established a name with his distinctive style of photography, he has recently become a leader in generative AI image-making. Here, he opens up about his process and thoughts about the future direction of AI and design, alongside a special series of kitchen and bathroom images he created just for Habitus.

July 19, 2023

A Brisbane warehouse residence that leaves traces of the past

Respecting the heritage ingrained in the building, Carr has created a modern and minimalist case for living well.

July 14, 2023

A future forever home gets pieced together on the Peninsula

A chance meeting led to a fruitful collaboration on this “transition-to-retirement” house in Sorrento, Victoria.

July 5, 2023

Shadow House by Grotto Studio is full of spatial poetry

When two school friends reconnected over a shared love of design and sustainability, the opportunity to collaborate did more than give new life to a 110-year-old house – it cemented a friendship while making a poetic story in the process.

June 14, 2023

Habitus #57 – Kitchen & Bathroom special – out now!

One of the most sought-after issues of the year – the Habitus Kitchen & Bathroom special – hits newsstands tomorrow. This bumper edition features soulful, sustainable renovations and inspiring spaces, here's a sneak peek.