Australian Homes

When a couple needed more space for their weekly family dinners, local architects transform their tiny abode into an entertaining oasis.

A dark and disconnected cottage is beautifully transformed into a light and airy, two-story abode.

In a leafy Victorian suburb, a prefab extension offers a superb solution to a family’s need for extra space.

Despite its dark facade to visually recede into the bush, this countryside home boasts bright, light, and cozy interiors.

Nestled in the coastal Victoria region, this modern retreat caters to a three-generational family with members ranging from six months to 76 years old.

Inspired by the surrounding industrial neighborhood, a brick addition to a heritage cottage outside Melbourne creates a private backyard retreat.

By reducing the overall floor area, local architects transform the space into a lighter, brighter, more functional modern home.

Jackson Clements Burrows Architects replace a derelict beach shack in Barwon Heads, Victoria, with three minimalist, pitched-roof structures that invite the community in.

Careful detailing and attention to scale ensure that this dwelling in Ballarat, Victoria, is elegant and fuss-free.

A renovation and addition clad in operable, wooden screens turn an Edwardian in Camberwell into a breezy home that's strongly connected to the outdoors.

With crisp, white stucco walls and a lush garden setting, this airy space will mentally transport you to the Mediterranean.

Taking a cue from Japanese architecture, Hiro-En House in Melbourne features a deep veranda shaded by a stainless-steel mesh curtain.

A glass-fronted addition aims to re-engage a small-scale Melbourne home with its exuberant garden.

A three-pavilion home in a national park north of Sydney sits in an estuary and is accessible only by boat.

A modern Melbourne renovation teaches others how to live sustainably without compromise.

Located two hours west of Canberra in the serene Australian countryside, an A-frame rental offers a unique glamping experience.

A weatherboard cottage in Melbourne gets a renovation and extension that make it a tranquil, live/work sanctuary.

The incredible, award-winning abode was built by architect Jesse Bennett and interior designer Anne-Marie Campagnolo to serve as their own home.

An Auckland architect switches up the formula on the Victorian villas that populate his neighborhood.

When tapped to create a contemporary home with clean lines, ample light, and a view, Austin Maynard Architects find inspiration in the macrobinoculars from Star Wars.

Designed by architect Edith Emery for her family and built in Sandy Bay in 1958, this midcentury abode receives a deliberate expansion that carries the spirit of the original.

In a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, a pavilion addition ties into the existing home's midcentury roots and connects to the nearby parkland.

The converted warehouse home and studio of award-winning painter Fred Cress in Annandale, Australia, is up for auction with a guide price of $4,500,000.

Despite obstacles with steep terrain, Australian architects design a unique facade that maximizes ocean views, cross ventilation, and natural light.

An extensive trellis runs the length of this adaptable home on a river gully, helping it feel like a tropical oasis despite being just three kilometers from the city center.

Nestled in a tiny town off the coast, this container home echoes the main ingredient the owners had hoped for in a weekend retreat—serenity.

Adapted for the Australian climate, the eco-friendly, low-maintenance CORE 9 house starts at $192,000.

A new home in Australia raises the question: Is it possible to produce much of your own food and energy while living near the heart of the city?

Perched on a coastal site in Australia, this property features cantilevered views of the sparkling sea.

Hidden behind a stunning home, this courtyard encourages relaxed, indoor/outdoor living.