renovation

February 8, 2024

Tate House honours its iconic past with a sentimental story through the ages

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.

February 6, 2024

Block Architecture Studio redefines modern living at Mt Eliza Sanctuary

Block Architecture Studio responds to the demands of contemporary living and the evolving needs of a growing family with the design of Mt Eliza Sanctuary. The result is a harmonious solution for the intricate challenges of day-to-day life.

January 31, 2024

Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Tonally in tune with the sand, sky and sea, Jacqui Koska redesigns Freshwater House with a strong emphasis on respecting the site.

January 22, 2024

Yasmine Ghoniem is putting interior renovations in the spotlight

YSG studio has joined the ABC television series Grand Designs Transformations, which challenges conventional design norms through innovative thinking in the reimagining of residential properties.

December 18, 2023

SAHA is an emerging practice making a big impact

SAHA is an architectural studio redefining urban living, where constraints such as small sites and multigenerational living are challenges executed through design problem-solving.

November 27, 2023

A minimalist and modern architectural addition to Brighton

Bay Pearl by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture transforms an existing Brighton family home through an innovative renovation and reconfiguration.

November 13, 2023

A home where country meets city living

DKO Founder and Principal, Koos de Keijzer, and Clemence Harvey de Keijzer, Director of Harvey Taylor have transformed their country home into an off-the-grid haven in Central Victoria.

October 16, 2023

From a natural extension emerges a new chapter of McPhail House

The design of a new extension at McPhail House doesn't harshly define a beginning and end to the home's chapters; rather it runs on its own harmonious continuum, along the connected interior views and sweeping curves of bespoke finishes.

August 8, 2023

Heirloom House is a case study of clever design that adds enormous value

Many design moves come together at Heirloom House by J. Kidman Architecture, each one creating a home where every corner is usable.

August 2, 2023

A residence with a sunken lounge to capture views of nature

In the verdant landscapes of Kunming, China, KiKi ARCHi brings life to an old dwelling, where textured walls wrap around the inhabitants.

July 10, 2023

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.

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.