Experience a blend of heritage charm and contemporary innovation with Dutch Gable House, a finalist in the Australian Interior Design Awards 2020. Located in picturesque Australia, this home reimagines the traditional through the visionary eyes of Austin Design Associates.
The house artfully combines striking elements like Titanium Granite and Cote D’Azur marble with bold interior transformations and clever use of space, crafting a unique sanctuary that tells a story of both history and modern design.
Experience the magnificent transformation of the Warton Residence, a three-story house in Perth, Australia. Carefully curated by Cast Studio in 2022, this contemporary house retains the charm of its 1960s roots.
Set in the serene vicinity of South Cottesloe beach, the home, once a beige brick ‘renovator’s delight’, has been reinvented into a coastal gem, thoughtfully blending privacy and the luxury of natural light.
Dive into the exquisite design of the Trentham House, a remarkable contemporary creation nestled in Melbourne, Australia’s cultural hub. Conceived by SOS Architects, this house boasts an exquisite balance of traditional and unique elements, mirroring the individualistic spirit of its owners.
It excels not only in aesthetic appeal, but also in thermal performance, leveraging solar gain, double-layered insulation, and a concrete slab’s thermal mass. Embrace the charisma of this eco-conscious home that challenges the status quo, while respecting its scenic neighbourhood.
Nestled in Dinner Plain, Australia’s most distinctive alpine village, lies the rejuvenated Blairs of Dinner Plain chalet, masterfully reimagined by Britt White Studio in 2023.
Paying homage to its original architect, Peter McIntyre, the iconic chalet now thrives with a revitalized spirit and vibrant color palette, inspired by the surrounding snow gum landscape. Respecting the original “emotional functionalism” aesthetic, Britt White Studio modernizes this family skiing haven while retaining its traditional stone, timber, and corrugated iron features. An intriguing blend of history and contemporary design, Blairs encapsulates the enduring charm of Australian alpine architecture.
Discover the captivating allure of Bassano, a sumptuously designed retreat located in Red Hill, Australia. This luxurious sanctuary, brought to life by the visionary team at Tom Robertson Architects, breathes new life into two transformed cabins, combining them into a private suite and an artist studio.
The striking blend of pale brick and timber battens exquisitely melds with the surrounding landscape, while inside, a stark contrast prevails with bold, industrial elements and constant views of local farmland, embodying the essence of this renowned winemaking region. Be prepared to be immersed in a world where tradition meets modernity, and where industrial forms blend seamlessly with farmhouse-inspired details.
Discover the charm of minimalist living in the Curtin Residence, a remarkable residential extension nestled in the heart of Perth, Australia. Masterfully designed by Cast Studio in 2022, this property defies conventional design concepts with its ingenious utilization of daylight and spatial orientation, offering an invigorating blend of functional elegance and contemporary style.
Celebrating the vibrant hues of Western Australia’s azure sky and fostering a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding landscape, this daylight-bathed sanctuary, primarily built with brick walls and steel roofs, is an epitome of cost-effective construction that both complements and reimagines its existing Californian Bungalow.
Nestled amidst the moonah and tea trees of Point Lonsdale, Victoria, the Point Lonsdale House stands as a testament to thoughtful design and sustainable architecture. Solomon Troup Architects have masterfully transformed this 1980’s brown brick family home into a modern, wooden retreat, perfect for the clients’ retirement. The addition of a 40m2 (approximately 430 square feet) master bedroom suite, designed to embrace the views of the adjacent well-established garden, is a quintessential lean-to addition, seamlessly integrating with the existing structure.
In the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Silvertop House stands as a testament to the seamless blend of old and new. Designed by Tom Robertson Architects, this contemporary extension of an Edwardian cottage offers a unique living experience for a modern family.
The original façade is preserved, meeting heritage overlay regulations, while a minimalistic addition introduces a fresh perspective. The pitched roof, adorned with silvertop cladding, invites an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting environment. Timber-framed sliding doors extend this natural aesthetic to a lush garden terrace, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. This intelligently crafted home maximizes its compact site, balancing practical and joyful family spaces.
