Michael Nicholson

September 28, 2020

Celebrating the Beach Hut

In an era when the traditional informal beach retreat has given way to McMansions, Peter Stutchbury re-invents the beach hut of old on the south coast of New South Wales.

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.

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 13, 2020

An Earthen Retreat In Byron Bay

A rammed earth guest house in Byron Bay by Thais Pupio Design champions the ancient building material with incredibly appealing results.

January 29, 2020

Adele McNab Brings Altruism To Architecture

In the face of macro-scale challenges such as the sustainability, affordability, and liveability of our built environment, emerging architect Adele McNab sees a world of opportunities.

January 23, 2020

Bundeena Beach House Is Designed For One And All

Grove Architects designed Bundeena Beach House, perched on a rocky headland in Royal National Park, to be sensitive to its neighbourhood, landscape and residents.

October 9, 2018

6 Residential Exteriors That Will Stop You In Your Tracks

In celebration of the launch of Habitus House of the Year, we've pulled together our favourite, jaw-dropping exteriors from the 2018 inaugural selection. Is one of the following your Habitus House of the Year? Vote now is for the People's Choice.

June 22, 2018

The Potential Of Laneway Architecture And Backyard Buildings

The garage, the granny flat and the backyard shed have evolved into flexible spaces with private and public presence.

May 31, 2018

Live Dangerously In The Safest Possible Way

Perched a-top a 150 acre cliff ridge, Headland House, designed by Atelier Andy Carson, was developed for a system of living which prizes excitement and a bit of risk in the safest possible way for an art-loving couple and their young family.