Amaroo Retreat by Shaun Lockyer Architects transforms a classic beachfront home into a subtropical sanctuary. Perched at the ocean’s edge, this addition blurs the line between building and landscape to create a resort-like atmosphere.
Nestled in Sydney’s prestigious Paddington, the Paddington Penthouse redefines contemporary opulence. Completed in 2023, this transformative renovation turns an ordinary top-floor apartment into a jewel of high-end design. Moreover, by navigating a complex DA process to enclose an existing balcony, the project unlocks space for a lavish ensuite and an expansive walk-in robe.
Nestled behind a textured brick façade on a leafy suburban street, Willoughby House by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture reimagines the typical two-storey home as an expansive, single-level retreat. By combining privacy from the street with generous indoor–outdoor connections, the design balances security, light, and spacious living in equal measure.
Bunratty House sits gracefully on five acres of rolling hillside in The Gap, just a stone’s throw from Brisbane’s CBD. Texturally rich and oriented to capture sweeping views of the city skyline, this long-term family retreat balances contemporary elegance with laid-back outdoor living.
Family Heritage Home by Luigi Rosselli Architects dispels the notion that heritage houses cannot support modern family life. Rather than feeling outdated, this late-1880s residence—designed by English architect Walter Liberty Vernon—welcomes a young couple, their children, and grandparents.
Cremorne Waterfront Residence by Studio Minosa is a five-level sanctuary perched on the idyllic Cremorne waterfront. This residence masterfully balances sophistication with livability, celebrating light, landscape, and life.
House 1915 is a residence of significant historical and architectural value. In Stage One of this project, Studio Esar undertakes the delicate restoration and transformation of the home’s front portion. Guided by its heritage-listed status, the design honors the original character while introducing a layer of contemporary elegance.
The Merri Creek House reimagines a North Fitzroy weatherboard cottage by dissolving the typical backyard into a series of interconnected courtyard gardens. Consequently, each room enjoys a “green vista,” offering a continuous visual link to nature.
Austin Maynard Architects transformed a single-storey weatherboard cottage into a dynamic family home. By embedding solutions into the design language, they crafted a space that balances togetherness with private retreats—perfect for work-from-home parents and two teenage daughters.
