Ivory House: All about luminescence
In the picturesque neighbourhood of Caulfield, Melbourne, Ivory House – by Homeroom Studio in collaboration with Tecture – stands as a testament to modern design sensibilities.
“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura
Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere.
For the love of timber
Queensland’s very first CLT house has been completed by KIRK Studio and it’s a veritable feast of timber in all its beauty, functionality and sustainability.
Beyond wild expectations: This book on gardens will both inspire and challenge
The Avant Gardens, a new book published by gestalten, not only provides some beautiful inspiration but also challenges assumptions about what a garden is and what it can do for a home.
Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle
What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.
Shelter by the beach: The rich, sturdy and curvaceous materiality of Q House by Robertson Collectif
Q House at Callala Beach on the NSW South Coast is a seaside retreat built on a rich palette of sturdy materials, at once functional and beautiful. For local architects Robertson Collectif, it was all about connecting indoors with the spectacular outdoor setting.
Aireys House uses nature as an architectural canvas
Seated amid dense bushland, Aireys House by Nicholas Burns harmoniously blends with the Australian landscape.
Betty House stitches old and new together with timber details
Rethinking the classic ‘ex-govie’ (ex-Government House) Josh Mulford Architects (JMA) has embraced the quality and aesthetic of the original robust build with a high-quality refit that remains cognizant of budget and sustainability.
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.
A forever home for a whole new chapter
How do you balance the desire for open views while considering the need for privacy? The Lookout is a residence defined by a peaceful loftiness.
This absolute beachfront home sensitively frames the view
Occupying an impressive beachside site, this home by Wellard Architects is a magical retreat. “We wanted to create a dialogue with this wonderful site. It is, after all, the hero,” says the architect.
A home that opens up to its tropical, riverside location
A once dilapidated dwelling on the Noosa River emerges anew, reborn through the creative efforts of Kelder Architects.