Australian Homes

A young couple seek to maximize livability and sustainability amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley.

They tapped local firm Bent Architecture for a plan with first-floor amenities and outdoor areas planted with tranquil gardens.

To suit a multigenerational family, Brisbane firm Arcke built an apartment below the residence and connected them with a Japanese-inspired indoor/outdoor space.

The residence by Project 12 Architecture eschews an open plan for private, intimate spaces that spill into a backyard oasis.

Sarah Kahn Architect designs a soaring timber-clad kitchen and dining area at the rear of the home without encroaching on the beloved backyard.

Studio Prineas punches up a suburban home with built-ins, skylights, and design moments that frame the owners’ prized possessions.

Architect Lisa Breeze expands the kitchen of a 1940s residence and includes cool-green cabinets, terrazzo floors, and a pass-through for a feline friend.

Architect Mathieu Levesque adds an office to his family’s Brisbane property with plans to renovate when his firm, LADA, grows out of the space.

Architecture Architecture removed doors and demolished dividers to create an open-plan living space that can be easily reconfigured at a moment’s notice.

On a sloped lot flanked by neighbors, architect Julie Derrick devises an open, L-shaped plan that frames views of the lush backyard.

Maike Design transforms a dark bungalow into a bright family home where greenery takes center stage.

Brcar Morony Architecture deploys bespoke masonry to counter a noisy streetscape and privacy concerns.

In renovating a gabled residence, Architecture Architecture creates a wedge-shaped eave that guards the interiors from harsh summer sun.

In Melbourne’s Newport suburb, OOF! Architecture leads a skillful remodel packed with playful surprises like exposed trusses, a gantry walkway, and a hidden dog tunnel.

With firm partner Rene Lieu, Sara Tonini of Mani Architecture creates a black facade that hides an array of textured and colorful spaces.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own distinct character.

On an oceanfront site, Levesque & Derrick Architects creates a serene, ship-like residence for a couple riding the wave of retirement.

Roam Architects designs an airy addition with a timber roof, a two-way fireplace, and generous glazing that connects it to the backyard.

These sun-filled dwellings blur the boundaries between the interior spaces and their surroundings.

Inspired by the home of Australian architect Sir Roy Grounds, the extension artfully blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.

The sensuous residence draws inspiration from Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh and traditional Japanese interiors.

Architectural studio WALA breathes new life into a dated weatherboard bungalow with a two-level extension that incorporates a rear garden and addresses the home’s flood-prone site.

Complying with newly minted fire safety building codes, architect Polly Harbison started with concrete to create a dreamy indoor/outdoor retreat for her clients.

DOOD Studio helps a young Australian couple create a light and bright addition to their previously dark home, which the owner-builder clients lived in throughout the construction...

Views of the backyard abound in this newly streamlined home for a young couple with a newborn.

In designing a getaway for her own family, architect Hannah Tribe created a sustainable kit home that’s as breezy as it looks.

With all its creature comforts hidden beneath a steel shed roof, Gawthorne’s Hut, a vacation rental in Australia’s Mudgee Valley, beckons visitors without breaking up the...

Architect Jiri Lev’s home is a prototype for forward-looking architecture that could make a positive societal impact in Australia.

Designer Kim Kneipp revamps a dark, 1890s home with clever storage solutions and custom joinery made of recycled wood.

This Australian home feels larger than its 645 square feet thanks to white walls, plenty of outdoor connections, and loads of natural light.