Proverbs14 House is a modest addition that transforms a well-lived life. Located in Cammeray on Sydney’s lower north shore, this slender heritage cottage dates back to the 1920s and has been in the client’s family for generations. Over time, the cottage grew worn and in need of modern updates, especially for a single, older woman who worked in healthcare across Australia.
This launch marks The Commons’ thirteenth site across Melbourne and Sydney, reflecting the company’s rapid expansion. Moreover, the design-driven approach aligns with The Commons’ mission to cultivate inspiring workplaces.
Pocket Passiv House by Anderson Architecture is a compact, sustainable residence ingeniously built on a mere 27-square-meter footprint within a tight inner-city corner block in Glebe, Sydney. Set in a neighborhood shaped by Sydney’s 19th-century Victorian terrace house boom and originally inhabited by the Gadigal people
Upper House, a 33-storey residential tower designed by Koichi Takada Architects, is setting new standards for high-rise living in Brisbane. This innovative project has earned widespread recognition in 2024, celebrated for its conscious design choices, sustainability efforts, and commitment to fostering community connections.
Located in Sydney’s North West, the Epping Generations House, designed by Vanessa Wegner Architect, stands as a forward-thinking model for multigenerational living. This innovative project artfully balances the needs of two families across three generations, bringing a thoughtful approach to gentle density in suburban areas.
Cut and Morph House, designed by Ahron Best Architects, transforms a dilapidated property into a modern sanctuary. This project restores the original elevation, reconfigures the layout for modern living, and creates a connected indoor-outdoor space.
Bijl Architecture designed Maranatha House in Neutral Bay on the lower north shore of Sydney. This project explores layers—material layers, liminal layers, and site layers. It involves peeling back, exposing, renewing, and refining the spatial expression of a house with many histories.
The aim of the project was to preserve the best of the original features of the house and build upon those with a fresh take on their style, extending and opening up the home for modern living.
