Positioned on a prominent corner in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, Armadale House is a thoughtful response to a complex brief to create a modern family home that honours the legacy of its 1889 Victorian origins. Designed by Taylor Knights, the home blends a contemporary style with references to its history, balancing openness and privacy across the functional spaces within. The outcome emphasises social connectivity and calmness throughout.
The building had long stood suspended in time and space, gradually falling into a state of disrepair—partially occupied, yet steadily losing structural integrity, quality, and a sense of safety. The future resident, then merely a hopeful seeker, had spent years searching for an old construction—central in location, rich in memory, and entirely unique within its urban surroundings.
Bindloss Dawes has successfully completed an ambitious extension of a Victorian home in London, United Kingdom, transforming a run down property into a distinguished contemporary family home. Created for clients Emma Dahlman and Nick Illston, the refit highlights natural and robust material choices within the unique architectural pairing of modern monolithic concrete and traditional brick facades across their Lordship Park dwelling, which was designed in 2024.
11CK House, situated in Singapore’s Katong district, was redesigned by ONG&ONG in 2021. The restoration project maintains the heritage features mandated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority while introducing modern elements like a dramatic spiral staircase with mesh railings. Key design solutions include strategic skylights and small windows to enhance natural lighting and airflow.
The house features a blend of modern aesthetics and artisanal craftsmanship, evident in the carefully selected tiles used throughout, including in the plunge pool and kitchen.
Fotografiska Shanghai, a captivating transformation nestled along the Suzhou Creek in China, has breathed new life into a historic bank warehouse. Designed by the visionary team at AIM Architecture, this exhibition center and café seamlessly blends preservation and regeneration, creating a poetic immersion into the realm of visual storytelling through photography.
Designed by Shean Architects in 2022, the Lakehouse in Ontario, Canada, is a stunning example of modern architecture seamlessly blending with a heritage-designated Mock Tudor home. This single-family residence, situated on a gentle slope overlooking a tranquil lake, features a subtle grandeur with its restored exterior and a captivating interior transformation that introduces an airy atrium and a central “catwalk” stair.
The project’s design is a harmonious balance of preserving the home’s historic charm while incorporating contemporary elements that enhance the connection between the existing structure and the surrounding landscape.
Riversdale Kyneton, a heritage-listed Victorian cottage in Kyneton, Australia, has undergone a thoughtful renovation by Jost Architects.
This cohesive family home seamlessly blends contemporary design with sustainable principles, respecting the property’s rich history and rural setting. The project’s ambition was to create architecture that responds directly to its context, achieved through the application of original site materials.
Maranatha House, a captivating residence designed by the acclaimed Bijl Architecture, stands tall in the vibrant Neutral Bay neighborhood of Sydney, Australia. This 2023 project showcases a harmonious fusion of old and new, where layers of history and materiality converge to create a truly unique living experience. Boasting a careful balance of functional flexibility, aesthetic delight, and environmental performance, this house embodies the essence of modern architecture, seamlessly integrating with its surrounding landscape and park.
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