With its distinctive indoor–outdoor lifestyle and sensitivity to climate and place, Australia offers a wealth of architectural inspiration. Discover standout residential and interior projects published on HomeWorldDesign from across the Australian continent.
Casa Acton questions the purpose of architecture and its relationship with the natural world. We worked with SIPS (structural insulated panel systems), a product relatively new to Australia
The form and programme that emerged from this project resulted from challenging site constraints, spatial limitations and a tight budget. Located in a flood prone area, it was necessary to elevate habitable rooms 1.2m above ground level.…
Beavers House carefully considers the heritage characteristics of this beautiful Victorian Terrace but proudly introduces a contemporary addition to the front facade which extends into an open plan, light-filled and practical living / dining space
Mavis House is a contemporary and minimal renovation that transformed a post war brick house into an expansive family home situated in Yarraville.
Alexandra House by Shaun Lockyer Architects transforms a forgotten turn-of-the-century boarding house and pathology lab into a vibrant family home. Situated on a unique site, the project balances open planning, heritage preservation, and sustainable reuse to meet…
The Double Happiness House took shape in the computer. Layout first sorted, with different zones, and thinking of the way the floorplan would be used, keeping the powder room away from the kitchen
The Ballarat East House is wrapped in a locally sourced vertically clad native Australian hardwood board and batten cladding. This emulates it’s vertically native treed environment whilst light and shadow change on the three dimensional cladding throughout…
The Double-Height House Extension by Shaun Lockyer Architects transforms a traditional Queenslander in the leafy suburb of Paddington into a bold and contemporary family home. With its progressive design and dramatic scale, the project redefines how extensions…
Our response was inspired and directed by the client’s determined assertion that she was merely the current caretaker of this ‘old lady’; of this building that had preceded and would surely succeed her into the future.
