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.
Emma Tulloch Architects designed Peak House in Malvern, Australia, as a unique family home that challenges traditional structural identities. Completed in 2023, the house features an abstract form among notable heritage architecture.
Kart Projects designed House K, a single-storey residence in Australia, in 2021. The project, just a 50-square-metre extension, aimed to maximise garden space on a small block. The design retained existing spaces while cleverly overlapping functions. Coffered ceiling volumes in the addition provide a sense of spaciousness and light.
The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.
Located in Perth, Australia, Veiled House features a striking blend of old and new, designed by JUO in 2019. Originally a 1908 worker’s cottage, the designers aimed to celebrate its historic character while creating a modern family home.