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Blurring the lines of inside and outside

The balance of old and new achieved in the project impressed the jury for the Australian Institute of Architects 2020 awards, which commended Bokey-Grant by saying, "JJ House is exemplary as an approach for altering and establishing a sense of individuality in the recognizable housing stock of our suburbs."

Swell lights by Pablo hang above Hot Mesh stools from Blu Dot. The millwork is by J. Spix Fine Cabinets.

The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.

An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580 in their Southeast Portland backyard.

A highly efficient ductless mini-split system provides heating and cooling.

Boy Boy fabricated the framing for the flue shroud and base, which was then finished with plaster, and given a limestone benchtop. The Arto Ceramic tile extends into the kitchen, which has a preserved wood ceiling with new skylights.

Molly has her design studio in the garage, which is one use Responsive Homes founder Michael Tessler envisioned when he was forced by the city to include space for two cars in the home’s plan.

When the rest of the room is neutral, bright colors can help anchor the space and become the stars of the show.

Architects Ernesto Cragnolino and Krista Whitson designed and built an efficient four-bedroom home for their family in Austin.

Taking the existing residence back to its roots, two architecturally inconsistent additions from the 1980s were removed, and the restored bungalow was given a fresh coat of vibrant pink paint.

Original tile in the bathrooms remains, including this reddish-burnt orange tile in the master bathroom.