Architecture studio CHROFI has revamped a property in Collaroy, Australia, balancing ocean views with garden vistas. Designed in 2021, Long Reef House was transformed with a neutral color palette, emphasising subtle level transitions and rich detailing. The redesign focused on connecting the home to its surroundings, incorporating expansive glazing and exterior balconies. Despite maintaining the original floor space, the house was reimagined to suit a modern family’s needs, aligning with its coastal context.
Previously designed in 1960s, the Dale St House is a family home located in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Chan Architecture in 2024, the house balances mid-century heritage and modern touches with an updated material palette of natural marble, solid timber, and subtly textured stone tiles, made to blend expertly with the existing bluestone walls. The interior features a well-lit double-height space and a central kitchen with a striking 5.6-meter calacatta marble island.
A Bayside Entertainer is located in Hampton, Australia. Designed by Picchio Interiors, this two-level apartment embodies modern elegance and a spacious interior design, offering 800 square meters of sophisticated living. The 2023 project features warm neutrals, terrazzo bathrooms, and herringbone oak flooring.
A Bayside Entertainer provides a tranquil retreat while still being close to the action in Melbourne’s picturesque bayside suburb.
Eyrie House, designed by Matt Williams Architects, is a residence located on a steep slope at the top of Mount Rumney, Australia, completed in 2023. This house offers a stunning view over Pittwater and southeastern Tasmania.
Eliza Blair Architecture has completed a townhouse in Melbourne, Australia, with spaces that challenge conventional family home norms. Designed in 2023, the project is one of four townhouses carved from a historic residence. The architect and homeowner’s goal was to create a compact, tranquil urban retreat.
Design by AD has completed a house renovation and expansion in Melbourne, Australia. Shot Tower Terrace combines Victorian-era details with modern elements, respecting the original workers’ cottage proportions. Designed in 2023, the project restores and updates the home for contemporary living.
The Gardener’s House by Splinter Society in Brunswick East, Australia, is designed to harmonize with an ornamental garden. This house features a red-toned period structure blending old and new elements. The modern addition faces a neighboring home, allowing light to filter through.
Blairgowrie Gable Beach House by Thy Tran is a luxurious coastal retreat on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia. Designed for retirement with a multi-generational vision, this home combines elegance, functionality, and sustainability.