Ha Ha Haus, designed by Figr., is a unique family house located in Melbourne, Australia. This innovative home integrates sustainability with contemporary design. With a focus on aging-in-place and accommodating common living arrangements, the house features a central landscaped courtyard to promote comfort and cross ventilation. The design beautifully blends with its lush surroundings while maximizing natural light and passive solar principles.
Brighton House in Brighton, Australia, showcases a thoughtful blend of contemporary and historical architecture. Designed by Figr., this house enhances its classic charm through a sympathetic extension, perfect for family gatherings and retirement living. The project embraces open-plan living, utilizing sustainable materials while preserving original character elements, creating a unique residential experience.
Located in the serene suburb of Marmion, Perth, Australia, Play House exemplifies modern coastal living. Designed by State of Kin in 2022, this charming house features an inventive transformation that rejuvenates a 1970s brick home. With its vibrant design and family-friendly interiors, Play House redefines comfort and style in a stunning coastal setting.
Hot Top Peak is a striking house designed by Figr. Located in Richmond, Australia, this urban residence showcases innovative architecture within a compact 175m2 site. The design emphasizes flexibility and longevity, skillfully blending modern aesthetics with practical living spaces to cater to a multi-generational lifestyle.
Lorne House, a stunning coastal retreat designed by Austin Design Associates, seamlessly blends with its picturesque surroundings in Lorne, Australia. This 2021 project showcases a warm and cosy beach house that doubles as an entertainer’s paradise, featuring a natural material palette and sweeping views of the panoramic bay.
The ground floor provides comfortable spaces for the client’s adult children and friends, while the luxurious upper level boasts a master suite, generous kitchen, dining, and living areas, all with large glass doors and windows capturing the stunning scenery.
Block Architecture Studio‘s recent Hughesdale Extension project in Melbourne, Australia, offers a thoughtful renovation to a 1920s red clinker brick dwelling.
The new open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space seamlessly connects to the backyard, while the reconfigured original structure provides additional bedrooms, a master suite, and functional living areas. By carefully preserving the existing fabric, the design balances modern amenities with the home’s historical character, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.
The Calk House, designed by Mani Architecture in 2020, is a captivating contemporary home in Melbourne, Australia. This two-storey residence replaces a 1950s-era house, transforming the site with a design that embraces the sloping landscape and incorporates vibrant colors, rich textures, and abundant natural light.
By utilizing split levels, the architects have skillfully framed different living zones, creating a harmonious and functional living space that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment.
Nestled in the dense, forested hills of Hobart, Australia, the Taroona House by Archier offers a captivating fusion of modern design and immersion in the rugged Tasmanian landscape. This innovative house features a three-structure layout that adapts to the clients’ needs, minimizing energy usage while providing panoramic views of the surrounding bushland and Derwent River.
