Explore our diverse range of renovation projects that showcase creative transformations of various spaces. From modernizing historic homes to innovative updates in contemporary houses, our collection offers valuable insights and inspiration. Ideal for homeowners, architects, and designers, these projects highlight innovative design solutions and practical tips for enhancing functionality and aesthetics in any renovation endeavor. Whether you’re planning a small update or a complete overhaul, discover ideas to breathe new life into your living spaces.
The Chatterbox House by Nest Architects brings a fresh perspective to urban living, blending nostalgia with contemporary design. Inspired by the classic paper-folding game, Chatterbox, this Fitzroy North home reimagines a dilapidated bungalow into a light-filled and functional sanctuary.
Located on a challenging corner site, Randolph House by Bryant Alsop is a clever 2-storey addition to an attached Victorian cottage. Designed to respect strict heritage requirements, the project maximizes space and natural light on a small urban block. Consequently, the final result is an airy, light-filled residence that meets the needs of a growing young family, while also enhancing the broader streetscape.
Nestled amidst lush greenery, Casa Cariño by Dinamita Taller captures the essence of tranquility and artistic passion. Designed for two photographers, this light-filled retreat celebrates life’s simple pleasures and creative rituals, from the comforting process of brewing coffee to the hands-on act of shaping ceramics.
Time had visibly worn down the original 1990s structure of the Slabin Residence, prompting Christopher Jeffrey Architects to undertake a complete renovation. While the Clients had cherished the peaceful farmland surrounding their property, they decided it was time to update their home to suit modern living.
“And if a bird flies and changes places, will it return to where it left its nest?” This question lies at the heart of Casa Yucatan Jay by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, a home designed for vacation travelers who long for memorable experiences in the historic center of Mérida.
Pacific House is an alteration and addition to an existing 1990’s concrete framed cliffside dwelling. It is exposed to the Easterly facing ocean and closely adjacent to similar cliffside dwelling structures. Alexander &CO. (A&CO.) have replanned the dwelling, adding external amenities including landscape works and a swimming pool.
Jason Good has completed a private house that replaces a poorly constructed 1980s cottage within the confines of a walled site. From the street, the architectural form reflects a somewhat classical approach, with a defined base, middle, and top that steps down to a single storey, allowing more light and air to reach the rear of the site.
Set in a bustling metropolitan context, Itaúna House by Siqueira+Azul breathes new life into an original Oscar Niemeyer home through an inspired expansion and transformation. The designers embraced the property’s existing compact nature, creating a garden oasis defined by vertical and horizontal elements.
