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Slate House: Sustainable High-End Living in Brighton

FeaturedModern residential home with red brick and gray-colored exterior, surrounded by trees.

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.

Empire: Seamless Renovation Blends Heritage and Modern

A modern, open-concept home surrounded by lush greenery and featuring clean architectural lines.

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.

Charles House: Multigenerational Home Design in Kew, Australia

FeaturedStriking contemporary architecture featuring bold black cladding, wood accents, and dynamic roof forms.

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.

Lang 靚: A Wellness-Inspired Melbourne Home

FeaturedA modern gray building with geometric patterns and large glass windows, a person and a bicycle visible.

Discover the Lang 靚 in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects in 2024. This double-story residence, located in South Yarra, is a stunning representation of a wellness-enhancing home that cleverly maximizes open spaces, natural light, and connections to nature. Its design eschews traditional hallways for a clutter-free living environment, promoting a serene and inspirational lifestyle.

Yarra Bend House: Inside the Innovative Terrace Transformation

Loft-style interior with high ceiling, gallery wall, and glass railing.

Explore the Yarra Bend House in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects in 2022. This house renovation emphasizes sustainable living, aging in place, and a connection between old charm and new world architecture. The project brings life to a two-bedroom terrace cottage, transforming it into a versatile, energy-efficient home that maintains a deep sense of community and aesthetic appeal.

Garden House: A Blueprint for Sustainable Living in Melbourne

FeaturedGeometric white house with a diamond-pattern facade surrounded by greenery.

Discover Garden House, a pioneering project by Austin Maynard Architects in Melbourne, Australia. This private house is not only a testament to modern, sustainable design but also an energy powerhouse, producing five times its daily energy needs. Designed in 2021 as a future-forward, eco-friendly family home, Garden House demonstrates how innovative architecture can lead to a self-sufficient lifestyle, seamlessly combining aesthetics with functionality in an urban setting.

RaeRae House: A Masterpiece of Inner-City Living

Modern living room with sleek furniture, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Explore RaeRae House, a distinctive inner-city family home in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects.

Merging two heritage terrace houses with a modern glazed entry, RaeRae is a blend of whimsical design and strategic functionality. Its unique exterior, shaped like an architectural mountain range, optimizes light and minimizes visual impact. Inside, every detail, from window placements to sustainable materials, is thoughtfully chosen, making RaeRae a symbol of innovative, sustainable living.

Slate House: A Harmonious Blend of Heritage & Modernity in Melbourne

FeaturedSlate House: A Harmonious Blend of Heritage & Modernity in Melbourne

Slate House is an eco-luxurious apartment building nestled in the heart of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Designed by the renowned Austin Maynard Architects, this stunning, fossil-fuel-free multi-residential complex offers 14 spacious, high-end apartments that harmoniously blend with the area’s rich architectural heritage.

Discover how Slate House redefines sustainable living in one of Melbourne’s most iconic and affluent suburbs, famed for its vibrant bathing boxes.