Ella Leoncio

Transgenerational living: Thornbury Townhouses

Projects | Behind what appears to be a single house in a suburban neighbourhood, two homes offer enough flexibility for both households to enjoy their different stages of life.

Domestic joy: Harry House

Projects | Wrapped in charred timber cladding and hugged tightly by a lush suburban garden, this discreet addition to an existing cottage expertly balances function and folly.

Volume and drama: White House

Projects | This crisp addition to an Australian Federation home exuberantly manoeuvres light, space and monochrome materials to masterfully meet the brief.

Surprising grandeur: Fitzroy Terrace

Projects | New shifts in volume and dramatic apertures to the sky in this Victorian terrace house create the illusion of impossibly spacious proportions.

Surf and turf: Tiger Prawn

Projects | Inspired by the tiger prawn, this is both a gesture for public delight and a series of spaces to be privately enjoyed.

Projects | Through a series of simple but effective alterations Northbourne Architecture and Design has transformed an existing terrace house into a more functional, light-filled home with a luminous street presence.

Domestic monument: Maitland House

Projects | A muted palette and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces have revitalised an old orange brick home in Melbourne.

A contemporary angle: Humble House

Projects | Coy Yiontis creates a steeply pitched contemporary home for a mature couple to enjoy into their retirement.

Dual dining: Tetsujin

Projects | In Melbourne, Architects EAT has converted a shopping centre tenancy into a two-sided spot for destination dining.

A punch above: Malvern Residence

Projects | A modest 1970s brick house in Melbourne’s inner south-east is given a renewed, quiet confidence.

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