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ArchitectureAn 1860s Terrace Home Injected With Light + JoyA comprehensive renovation by David Boyle Architects by Smith + Levine has introduced natural light from above into this 1860s Glebe terrace.
ArchitectureA Curvaceous Cottage Extension That Hugs Its Park NeighbourThis renovated Victorian cottage by Mihaly Slocombe Architects embraces its public corner site and adjacent park.
ArchitectureA Victorian Cottage Renovation, Where Everything Has Its PlaceMihaly Slocombe architects have optimised a Victorian cottage with a reconfigured floor plan and the Swiss army knife of utility cabinets!
ArchitectureA Cosy Melbourne Family Home Designed To ‘Catch’ The SunDrawing Room Architecture have transformed this old weatherboard into a light-filled family home.
ArchitectureHow This Quintessential Fitzroy Terrace Makes The Most Of A Narrow LanewayArchitect Andrew Child’s adaptable Melbourne family home hides a contemporary edge, and an extension into a former laneway.
ArchitectureA South-Facing Period Home Flooded With Natural LightBellevue Hill House by Carla Middleton Architecture shows how to inject natural light into a dark Victorian home.
Sustainable HomesAn All-Timber, Small Footprint Addition To A Simple Weatherboard CottageNorth King by Ben Callery Architects in Northcote, Melbourne has been newly-extended with an efficient all-timber addition.
ArchitectureA Sunny, Nostalgic Extension For A California BungalowThis renovation in Melbourne's north weaves together old and new to create a 'hard working' family home bathed in sunlight!
ArchitectureThis Heritage Home Hides A Delightful Renovation Filled With ArtStep inside the Melbourne family residence of an architect-turned-artist that's been bought to life with whimsical furniture and colour.
ArchitectureA Playful Renovation + Extension Of A 1910s Edwardian Weatherboard CottageThis once lacklustre Edwardian cottage has been given new life thanks to a renovation and extension by Architect George Meek, of Studio Meek.
ArchitectureOld English Style Meets Japanese Serenity In This Spectacular 1930s HomeIn a thoughtful renovation, Suzanne Hunt Architect celebrates this Perth home's heritage roots, while turning it into a modern sanctuary.
ArchitectureThis Clever Extension Makes The Most Of A Victorian CottageAlexandra Buchanan Architecture reimagines a typical heritage house renovation, maximising space in this Fitzroy North home.
ArchitectureA Thoughtful Transformation Of A Worker’s Cottage In RichmondA 'periscope' and clever space-saving joinery enhance this Richmond worker's cottage designed by Architecture Architecture.
ArchitectureA Surprising Extension To A Family Home On A Small BlockC.Kairouz Architects have maximised this Northcote cottage, creating new spaces in surprising places!
Sustainable HomesA Relocated Edwardian Home Gets A Sustainable Second ChanceDevelopers Melbourne Vernacular relocated and transformed this Melbourne home into a liveable, 7-star abode in Woodend.
ArchitectureA Timeless Renovation Incorporating Three Eras Of Design HistoryThe Autumn House by Studio Bright unites a Victorian terrace with its 1980s renovation, in one contemporary design.
Sustainable HomesA Thoughtful Northcote Renovation Brings Family Together With An Open Backyard KitchenFireside House by Breathe architects draws on the homeowners' upbringing in the country, and their love of spending time outdoors by the fire for the sustainable update of an old Edwardian.
ArchitectureAn Architect’s Own Tranquil, Terrazzo-Filled HomeMelbourne architect Lisa Breeze shares her own colourful renovated family home in Northcote.
ArchitectureA ‘Folding’ Edwardian Home, Designed To Maximise Natural LightAlterations and additions have improved this Edwardian home in Abbotsford, 10 fold!
ArchitectureAn Intriguing Northcote Home Clad In White PicketsA makeover by Austin Maynard Architects has converted a former run-down share house into a unique Northcote abode.
ArchitectureAn Extraordinary Reworking Of An Edwardian HomeAn Edwardian home entirely reworked for light, flow, and garden connections by Figr Architecture.
ArchitectureBefore + After: See A Victorian House Completely Restored After FireAn incredibly damaged Victorian house in Hawthorn, brought back to life by Robson Rak.
ArchitectureA Classic Victorian Terrace, Reimagined As Three Light-Filled PavilionsMatt Gibson Architecture + Design have expanded this Fitzroy home for added light, air and space.
ArchitectureA Quietly Robust Brunswick Home That Fits Together Like A PuzzleA quietly robust Brunswick home, utilising joinery that fits together like a puzzle to cleverly define rooms.
ArchitectureAn Equally Practical + Aspirational Family HomeA transformed St Kilda West home by Lucy Clemenger Architects that takes advantage of its park-side site.
ArchitectureThis Inner-City Melbourne Home Unfolds Like A Garden PathA unique Melbourne home inspired by the mountain ranges of rural New Zealand.
ArchitectureA Spacious Renovation That Makes The Most Of Every InchBuilt-in furniture unlocks the potential of this Victorian home by Architecture Architecture.
ArchitectureA Modernised Melbourne Edwardian + Lush 'No Lawn' Garden!A garden and architectural makeover of an Edwardian in Fitzroy North!
ArchitectureA Gallery-Like Family HomeThe Colonnade House by Splinter Society Architects is a house for a family + an art collection.
ArchitectureA Richly Detailed Edwardian MakeoverA carpenter's square and the home's original Edwardian architecture are among inspirations behind Architects Eat's latest project.
ArchitectureA Renovated Victorian Cottage That Unfolds In WavesAn inspired, rippling extension by FMD Architects brings light into this Victorian cottage.
ArchitectureA Timeless Yet Characterful Federation Bungalow UpdateA stunning renovation and extension in inner-west Sydney, by Studio Prineas.
ArchitectureA Lean, Clean Renovation To A Grand Heritage Weatherboardioa Studio transforms a cavernous Victorian residence into a light, bright contemporary home.
ArchitectureA Victorian Terrace That Plays Design Gymnastics!A clever renovation of a Brunswick East home, completed by the masters of colour, Wowowa.
ArchitectureA Sleek, Surprising Reworking Of A Victorian CottageA humble but innovative extension has totally modernised this Victorian cottage in Brunswick.
ArchitectureAn Architectural Gem, Designed Around An Oak TreeKennedy Nolan has reworked a Victorian house in Fitzroy North, with remarkable results!
ArchitectureFrom Unliveable To Unbelievable!BayleyWard have brought this Elsternwick Edwardian back to life, and added a swoon-worthy double-height contemporary extension!
ArchitectureA Generous, Light-Filled Addition To A Heritage HomeA restoration and renovation project by Studio Prineas creates a dialogue between old and new.
ArchitectureA Mood-Enhancing Melbourne HomeKennedy Nolan transform a Victorian home with a dated extension into a cohesive, colour-popping home.
ArchitectureA Victorian Terrace Renovation Inspired By Feng ShuiUsing feng shui principles, Steffen Welsch Architects have successfully renovated this Melbourne terrace home.
ArchitectureThis Renovated Victorian Terrace Is Like Living In A Day Spa!How Timmins+Whyte turned a dark, Victorian terrace in North Melbourne into a light-filled home.
ArchitectureA Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The SeasonsThe Township Residence by Wolveridge is a new home, fully informed by Sorrento’s traditional vernacular.
Sustainable HomesAn Ultra Energy-Efficient Makeover Of A Victorian Country HomeThis extended Victorian country cottage achieves sustainability standards most new homes don’t even dream of!
ArchitectureA Sophisticated, Modern Day TreehouseA garden-immersed extension has turned this Victorian home into a modern day treehouse.
ArchitectureThe Epic Contemporary Revival Of A Pre-Federation HomesteadAn 1839 Georgian-era mansion in Tasmania undergoes a specialist update and sympathetic extension by Cumulus Studio.
Sustainable HomesA Gloriously Verdant Inner-City ExtensionBKK Architects design a contemporary addition for a pair of self-declared introverts in North Fitzroy.
ArchitectureA Dazzling (Yet Inviting!) Family HomeBrutalist inspired architecture meets contemporary Australian style.
ArchitectureA Striking Sydney Home Designed For Book-LoversSibling Architecture design an incredible contemporary extension for a client and her vast collection of books!
ArchitectureA Bold, Playful New Addition For An Edwardian HomeStudio Bright restore a heritage home in Northcote, and add a contemporary and characterful new extension.
ArchitectureA Home Purpose Built For A Woman And Her Cat!A heritage cottage in Fitzroy North carefully restored and renovated by Atlas Architects.
ArchitectureA Majestic Heritage Home In South Yarra Gets A Masterful UpdateA grand heritage South Yarra home, restored and extended for a family of five.
ArchitectureA Dilapidated Cottage Transformed Into A Modern Family HomeA subtle and skilful design by Olaver Architecture brings light and richness to this compact family home!
ArchitectureA Victorian Terrace Transformed, With Minimal InterventionLet there be light! Austin Maynard Architects illuminates a dark Carlton terrace.
ArchitectureWhen Two Homes Become OneTwo adjacent houses become one very unique family home, by Austin Maynard Architects.
ArchitectureA Curvy, Unexpected Renovation For A Heritage HomeBryant Alsop Architects introduce surprising features to this suburban Melbourne home.
Sustainable HomesA Heritage Home, Retrofitted To The Highest Sustainability StandardsA renovated weatherboard home, with 90 per cent reduced heating and cooling costs.
ArchitectureCuckoo Clock Meets Modern Edwardian Home!A modern take on a traditional cuckoo clock house in Footscray, Victoria by Wexhaus.
ArchitectureAn Inner-City Terrace With Personality + Garden ViewsTechnē Architecture + Interior Design breathe new life into this heritage Victorian home in Carlton North.
ArchitectureAn Elegant Extension To This Federation HomeSource Architects turn a regional Federation property into a light-flooded home, with a garden pavilion.
ArchitectureA Home Of Dancing Light and ShadowLight House by Layan Architecture + Design features an innovative, illuminating façade, created in collaboration with their client.
ArchitectureBringing Light and Space Into A Fitzroy Terrace HouseTaylor Knights Architecture and Interior Design transform an inner city terrace house.
ArchitectureA California Bungalow Reconnects With Its Magnificent BackyardFrom Jim Carrey to nearby developments, there’s a whole host of influences behind this innovative home by Native Design Workshop!
ArchitectureHeritage Bones Meets Modern Minimalism In This Inner City TerraceA small footprint heritage renovation by Rob Kennon in Fitzroy North.
Sustainable HomesA Home With Italian WOW Factor, In Carlton NorthThe Il Duomo house by Wowowa brings a slice of Italy to Carlton North.
ArchitectureHappily-Ever-After In The Storybook HouseFolk Architects convert a Victorian era terrace into a tiny dream home.
ArchitectureA Home Designed For IntrovertsBreathe Architecture create a 'restorative fortress' home for two introverts in Surry Hills, Sydney.
ArchitectureA Bafflingly Beautiful RenovationClare Cousins architects transforms an Edwardian home in Melbourne with a distinctive garden pavilion.
Victorian HomesThis Grand Renovated Home In Tasmania Brings The Best Of The Past Into The PresentInterior designer Simone Penn commissions Cumulus Architecture to update her Queen Anne era residence.
ArchitectureA Jaw-Dropping Home That Brings A Little Of Los Angeles To BrightonA grand Victorian residence gets a serious upgrade by Robson Rak, in Melbourne’s bayside.
City HomesAn Anti Open-Plan HomeThe 'Light Corridor House' by Figr Architects in Cremorne proves that bigger isn't always better.
Victorian HomesBreathing Bold New Life Into A Heritage HomeThe surprise-reveal renovation by Therefore in Abbotsford.
Victorian HomesA Home Designed For ConnectionThe surprisingly roomy 'Connect Six' House in Brighton, by Whiting Architects.
Victorian HomesA Red-Brick Revamp In BrightonRestoring former glory and introducing contemporary new space to a Brighton home with Merrylees Architecture.
ArchitectureGoing Up In Albert ParkDan Webster Architecture gives us the architectural answer to business at the front, party at the back!
ArchitectureA Different Kind Of 'Tree House'A home inspired by a magestic backyard magnolia tree, by Green Sheep Collective.
