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Cladding at the back of this renovated Victorian double brick house reflects both old and new – brick on the ground level and a metal cla...

UnserHaus presents a dramatic new high-end showspace in Parnell for three iconic German brands – and now the one-stop-luxury-appliance-shop has attracted a pre...

Love that heritage building but unsure whether it could ever be fit for modern purpose? Constraints can bring out the best in architectural thinking as this elegant cottage transformation reflects

Projects in top student architecture competition combine optimism and protest

Contemporary and clean-lined, this master ensuite makeover achieves a strong visual presence thanks to elegant choices of tones and tilework

Cycle/pedestrian Chemin des Carrières, or quarries track, is a meandering trip through history, landscapes, towns and the odd arresting sculptural feature along the way. Much of the walkway is in Corten steel, a tactile ...

Tilt-slab construction and 3m-high floor-to-ceiling glass come together to shape a spectacular home, where the views and interiors jostle for attention

Connected to the wider interior and zoned for efficiency, this contemporary kitchen makes light work of cooking, coffee-making and conviv...

In this home by Dalecki Design, a cast-in-situ concrete wall with all imperfections retained offers a rugged counterpart to the polished concrete floor. The latter acts as a heat sink – soaking up the day’s rays to then ...

A semi-industrial palette of wood, concrete and steel gives this kitchen a strong presence and also connects it to the wider surroundings

An abstract expression of shapes and finishes from the street, this corner home is internally laid out to provide vistas and inter-room connections at every turn – with some spaces ...

Once compartmentalised and claustrophobic, an existing master suite has been transformed, with lightness and openness achieved in several ways