The 1960s House renovation by Ábaton Arquitectos is a thoughtful transformation of a classic residence into a warm, contemporary home that feels as if it has always been there. The clients, initially wanting to build a new Ábaton house, soon realized their desire for a homely ambiance would be best achieved by refurbishing an existing property with an established layout and garden.
The Constant Springs Residence by Alterstudio Architecture exemplifies how thoughtful design can create a harmonious balance between urban living and natural refuge. By embracing the surrounding landscape and highlighting the craftsmanship within, this residence offers a unique sanctuary that celebrates both its environment and the family’s lifestyle.
The intention of House A is precisely to be able to appropriate its surroundings and give its inhabitants a way to “live” the lake. The “A frame” shape is used to its fullest potential to make this possible.
This playful renovation dramatically transforms a modest cottage into a flexible family home, with the lower kids level also configured as a self-contained flat.
Hart House is located on the idyllic shoreline of Great Mackerel Beach, and was conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the quintessential one-room Australian beach shack.
Big Mouth House is an answer to those questions from Best Practice Architecture. Developed by three Seattle architects, this multi-family project is an example of what versatile, forward-thinking, multi-family living can look like.
Large openings on every level of the Joya Villas make the building seem lightweight and they connect the inhabitants to the surrounding natural environment. A delicate timber staircase appears to float from one floor to the other, suspended by the finest steel cables.
On a narrow street in South Fremantle, lined with turn-of-the-century limestone and weatherboard cottages, this new home for a semi-retired couple has taken 5 years to emerge and now finds itself an old friend of this friendly, small street.
