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McPhail House embodies a modest yet resolute approach, seeing a subtle extension to the rear of an existing heritage cottage. Drawing inspiration from layered and rich history of the existing home, the resulting materials and formal silhouette continue a similar story in place, through a contemporary lens.
Project name
McPhail House
Architecture firm
DESIGN BY AD
Location
Essendon, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Weaving tradition and a contemporary focus on living connectedly, Towoomba draws from the existing eclecticism of Sydney’s architectural landscape. Behind the restored and preserved streetscape frontage, an additional upper level is added, neatly concealed from the streetscape.
Project name
Towoomba
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Tempe, New South Wales, Australia
Photography
Katherine Lu
A contemporary, stripped back take on a classic double fronted weatherboard, this house is truly a reflection of the owners. Both respectful of the neighbourhood character and also unique, with an emphasis on quality over quantity and celebration of art and individual expression.
Project name
Trentham House
Architecture firm
sense of space
Location
Trentham, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Aaron Pocock, Mike Baker
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street Melbourne is 31sqm store, designed as a physical manifestation of the brand. Sustainability is at the core of the brand and to reflect this, repurposed elements, sustainable finishes and a sewing machine is built into the shopfront offering customers forever repairs.
Project name
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street
Location
Little Collins St, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Alex Coppel Photography
LMS Energy has relocated to a new Adelaide-based headquarters that merges conventional and separate offices into a hybrid workspace. The new office aims to reflect the company's innovative spirit and embrace the idea of a "workplace as a home". The company's existing head office was outdated and segregated, split between two separate buildings that...
Project name
LMS Energy Headquarters
Architecture firm
DesignInc
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Photography
Sam Noonan
Nestled along the tranquil shores of Currumbin Beach on Australia's Gold Coast, our direct Beachfront Residential Architecture Project seamlessly integrates the artistry of design with the serenity of its natural surroundings. A masterpiece of coastal living, this exceptional development is an ode to the seamless harmony between architecture and th...
Project name
By The Sea
Architecture firm
Habitat Studio Architects
Location
Currumbin Beach, Australia
Photography
Kristian Van Der Beek
The dwelling is located within a street of period homes typified by the low, wide gabled roofs of Californian bungalows. Nearly 4000 bricks from the previous property were up-cycled and integrated into the interior and exterior design - although challenging from a builders position, its proven to be a much loved feature of the home for its owners.
Project name
City meets Coast
Architecture firm
Nick Bell Architects
Location
Bronte, Sydney, Australia
Photography
Tom Ferguson Photography
In the heart of Brisbane, Britt White Studio has crafted a luxurious modern home, for a global executive who wanted to create a peaceful haven for his family. Occupying the penthouse level of Le Bain, a luxurious 15-story award-winning development in the Brisbane suburb of Newstead, sits a modern family retreat. Splitting their time between San Fra...
Project name
Le Bain Penthouse, Brisbane
Architecture firm
Cavcorp
Location
Newstead, Brisbane, Australia
Photography
Joe Brosnan