Situated within the prestigious confines of a renowned golf resort in Christchurch, New Zealand, the captivating Three Gables residence showcases the exceptional design prowess of South Architects Limited. This privately commissioned house, completed in 2019, seamlessly blends its classical gable structures with thoughtfully crafted indoor-outdoor spaces, catering to the needs of a multi-generational family.
Slate House, a new three-level, high-performing, and high-end apartment building in the bayside suburb of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia, was designed by the renowned architecture firm Austin Maynard Architects. Responding to the developers’ brief to create beautiful, thoughtful, refined, and efficient homes, the design is a careful articulation of built form that fits gently within the street’s character, sensitive to the size and presence of neighboring properties.
In Berkeley, California, a 1960s residence has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of Holder Parlette Architecture. The renovation of this house has prioritized a modern European aesthetic, focusing on expansive views and spacious interiors while maintaining the original footprint.
The design highlights include a living area with 14-foot ceilings and a full-height sliding door that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering breathtaking vistas of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Complementing the minimalist, white interior is a landscaped yard featuring a lawn, fountain, and hot tub, all oriented towards the picturesque vista.
Wilgah Residence, a bold and contemporary addition to a heritage home in Melbourne, Australia, was designed by the acclaimed DOOD Studio in 2024. Transforming a once closed-off and claustrophobic space, this project now boasts an open, family-friendly layout perfect for hosting events and gatherings. The striking “green screen” facade not only provides privacy and solar protection but also doubles as a unique seating area, showcasing the design’s innovative and multifunctional approach.
This innovative home in Montreal, Canada, designed by the talented duo Desjardins Bherer, seamlessly blends modern design with a connection to nature. The Breakthrough project transformed a 1990s-renovated house into a stunning residence that captures the owners’ entrepreneurial spirit. By relocating the living areas to the basement level and adding a glass-enclosed extension, the design creates an open, light-filled space that embraces the surrounding landscape.
Bromley Caldari Architects‘ recent project, the Large House Rethink, showcases a comprehensive renovation and enlargement of an oceanfront house on Fire Island, New York. This 2022 design transformed the property, raising the entire structure to comply with FEMA floodplain regulations, while also recladding the building, replacing fenestration, and completely redesigning the interior. The result is a bold, bright, and light-filled house tailored for entertaining and beachside living.
Empire, a stunning renovation and addition by award-winning Australian architecture firm Austin Maynard Architects, is a testament to the transformative power of thoughtful design. Located in Canberra, this modest, inter-war style bungalow has been reborn as a contemporary family home that seamlessly blends the old and the new. The project’s carefully crafted details, such as the handfinished white metal shingles, showcase the architects’ dedication to preserving the character of the original structure while infusing it with a fresh, modern aesthetic.
Designed by the renowned Australian architecture firm Austin Maynard Architects, Charles House is a captivating multigenerational home nestled in Kew, Australia. This stunning family residence, completed in 2017, seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with a focus on practical, low-maintenance design and ample natural light. The project’s challenge was to create a spacious, open home that didn’t overpower the streetscape, while still offering a harmonious integration of greenery and water features.
