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Remote observatory on a mountain summit
This secluded astronomical facility is situated at the centre of a 'dark' landscape – no artificial light obstructs views of the stars
9 home maintenance tools for safe DIY
Guest writer Dakota Murphey outlines nine useful home DIY tools and how to use them safely
A weekender for the whole family
Transforming this cottage into the home it is now was a substantial undertaking. See how it turned out.
How to age in place
Susan Brunstrum explains how, with just a few small design changes, you can future-proof your home for yourself
Curved corners throughout this kitchen give it a softer edge, while it still presents a very contemporary look
Key to the success of this new kitchen design is its organisation into five functional zones, including a dedicated...
Life on MAARS
This renovation and extension has a distinctly space-age feel – it's not hard to imagine the home sitting on another planet
Extension is invisible from the street
How do you add modern functionality without ruining a traditional street-facing facade? Here's one approach
Australia’s tallest manmade waterfall
The Sydney suburb of Waterloo is about to experience a green revolution with the construction of a seven-storey waterfall
Victorian renovation introduces contemporary stylings
This semi-detached renovation of a victorian house, by Altius architecture and Arriz Hassam, is the best of both worlds
Sculptural music venue on The Seine includes giant kinetic sail of solar panels
Looking like a fabulous jewelled beetle adrift on the river, La Seine Musicale hasa unique presence architect Shigeru Ban talks about his spectacular de...
Is your kitchen floor durable enough?
Guest writer Dakota Murphey runs through the pros and cons of several kitchen floor materials
Not your garden variety home
The garden surrounding this small home helps to regulate temperature and provide beautiful views