Australian Homes

If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

Simple materials compose this rentable tiny house nestled in a secret spot in the Adelaide Hills.

Still adhering to its local neighborhood vernacular, this delightful dwelling in the suburb of Princess Hill gets a contemporary rear-facade refresh.

When architect Fiona Dunin was tasked with simplifying and modernizing a Melbourne home, she looked to the backyard for inspiration.

Sitting adjacent to the Morningside residence, this new open-air pavilion beckons the family outside every day of the year.

A sustainable retrofit and extension floods a California-style bungalow outside Melbourne with light and landscape views.

Sliding panels of glass create a mesmerizing indoor/outdoor flow in this sleek addition.

Reclaimed materials, natural light, and minimalist design come together to create a warm, textured space that encourages nesting.

Strategically located skylights brighten and modernize this renovated 1950s bungalow.

An angular addition breaks the rules of suburbia.

The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future. They wanted to protect that story as best they could.

An award-winning renovation and addition offer a pair of introverted homeowners the sanctuary they crave.

Close client-architect collaboration and bespoke elements give rise to a rugged, contemporary home for a Melbourne family seeking a slower pace of living.

On a double-fronted block in Melbourne, a light-filled extension enables a couple to comfortably embrace the outdoors.

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.