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Part of a home that celebrates strong simple materials to complement the intimate river views beyond the windows, the Neo-brutalist kitchen at its heart more than follows suit

Part of a major renovation and extension, floor-to-ceiling sliders open the main living areas up to this rear deck which is sheltered from the street by the carport. Feathered slats on the carport soften its form and admit natural li...

This bathroom – part of the architect's own home that he also designed – serves as an ensuite, main bathroom and a guest bathroom. Modern and minimalist, it includes a secret entrance when used by guests

Wow! Clever behind-the-scenes design allows this curvaceous limestone staircase to appear to hang and twist in mid air. Explore the rest of this breathtaking clifftop home

A three storey addition and dramatic rear garden architectural spaces all work well together in this far-sighted and sustainable project

Not every window makes a rectangle. This feature window echoes and accentuates the gable form of the living room wing it serves

The kitchen's open timber shelving links to the timber treads fitted to the adjacent concrete stairs, the wine fridge shelving and the bar stool seating

This unique space successfully merges indoor and outdoor areas seamlessly to great effect

This transforming renovation by EJ Building optimises space with a tall, wall-hung cabinet. A translucent glass door gives you an idea of the cabinet's contents rather than a clear view, for a more demure aesthetic

Internal glazing at the entrance to this bedroom means that natural light can spill into the adjacent corridor. A curtain can be pulled across when privacy is requ...

Sitting behind this former shopfront facade is a new three-storey addition that prioritises sustainability and natural light 

The rear of this home has been completely transformed, with a thinking outside the box renovation resulting in a lofty, double-height lounge and kitchen area open to the rear garden. Steel bi-fold...