On the fringe of Melbourne’s inner suburbs, this new family home sits in an established residential street of Victorian villas and Californian bungalows. From the footpath, the Fairfield Hacienda with its angled roof fits into the landscape of single-level homes, effortlessly picking up the street’s original pattern of hipped and gabled roof forms.
Set on a sweeping hill in coastal Victoria, this house demonstrates how harmoniously architecture can sit within its surroundings. The sculptured contours of the roof bring the house to life, seeming to sail over the landscape, while its low, horizontal profile minimise the statement it makes on the stunning scenery.
This suburban house extension is an example of responsible rationalisation of a typical suburban home which offers a stimulating environment and demonstrates environmentally sustainable design. The project is located on a 740m2 site in Kew.
The Sunshine Beach House, designed by Shaun Lockyer Architects, offers a fresh take on coastal living. It uses greying timbers and natural materials to create a bold and eclectic design. This home is a striking example of how contemporary architecture can embrace and enhance its natural surroundings.
Set in tropical north Queensland, the house embraces the heritage rainforest surrounds and utilises experimental passive design methods. The simplistic approach and use of Lo-Fi technologies results in a raw and honest dwelling.
House for Hermes was originally a chicory kiln located on Phillip Island, Australia. Andrew Simpson Architects has converted this old building into a warm and comfortable family beach home.
Set on an irregular site with unique site constraints, this new residence is a relaxed and informal family home that embraces its lush garden surrounds. The house is composed of two intersecting volumes arranged to make best use of the sites orientation and outlook.
This house is a project MAKE Architecture, located in St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The house has a Californian bungalow style architecture, is connected to the environment and encourages communication and socialization.
The Harold Street House in Melbourne, Australia, exemplifies timeless architectural design, thanks to Nest Architects’ thoughtful renovation in 2014. The goal of this project was to create a home with enduring character, ensuring the residence would not “age” prematurely.
