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Subtropical modernism: Chapel Hill House

Subtropical modernism: Chapel Hill House

Reddog Architects

Reddog Architects has peeled back a 1980s Brisbane home and reprogrammed it into an interconnected “collection of pods”.

Residential buildings
Te Whare Toa Takitini/Burwood Hospital

Te Whare Toa Takitini/Burwood Hospital

Posted: 14 Feb 2017

Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital has been redeveloped in a collaboration between Jasmax, Klein Architects and Sheppard & Rout.

Simple strokes: Bethells Bach

Simple strokes: Bethells Bach

Posted: 13 Feb 2017

Nestled into the sand dunes, this pared-back bach provides close communion with Auckland’s west coast.

Dual impact: Exploding Shed House

Dual impact: Exploding Shed House

David Weir Architects

David Weir Architects creates an“energetic” one-bedroom cottage in Perth that provides a place to live and a place to work.

Residential buildings
Lakeside sojourns

Lakeside sojourns

Posted: 6 Feb 2017

This chalet beside a Canadian lake is built for relaxation, socialising and unabashed communion with nature.

Train of thought: Rail House

Train of thought: Rail House

Clare Cousins Architects

Set next to a train line, this house makes the most of its challenging setting to create a private, secure place of retreat.

Residential buildings
Coastal gem: Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club

Coastal gem: Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club

Posted: 31 Jan 2017

A new surf club, designed by Wilson & Hill Architects, sits both confidently and modestly on the golden sands of Sumner Beach.

In a pear tree

In a pear tree

Posted: 27 Jan 2017

A 100-year-old tree in a former orchard in London gives this house clear design directions.

Through the looking glass

Through the looking glass

Posted: 26 Jan 2017

Camille Khouri ventures to Waiheke Island’s newest winery, Tantalus Estate, and discovers sensory surprises galore.

Hilltop stage

Hilltop stage

Posted: 23 Jan 2017

Theatricality, robustness and confident pride of place make this Waiheke home a true head-turner.

Home theatre: Waterloo Terrace

Home theatre: Waterloo Terrace

David Mitchell Architects

David Mitchell Architects reworks his own inner-Sydney worker’s terrace to create a light-filled home and studio.

Residential buildings
Rebuilding better: Sheppard & Rout

Rebuilding better: Sheppard & Rout

Posted: 19 Jan 2017

Camille Khouri visits the unique Christchurch-based premises of architecture firm Sheppard & Rout.

Lost World pavilions: Ridge House

Lost World pavilions: Ridge House

Sparks Architects

A striking pavilion duo that encourages a connection with the landscape while referencing the heritages of the owners.

Residential buildings
A nostalgic angle: Acute House

A nostalgic angle: Acute House

OOF! Architecture

A compact but generous home wrapped in cladding salvaged from the small Victorian cottage that was originally on the site.

Residential buildings
Top 5 civic spaces of 2016

Top 5 civic spaces of 2016

Posted: 20 Dec 2016

From a sculptural visitor centre to a sophisticated theatre, these are ArchitectureNow’s top five civic spaces of 2016.

Hot House: MM House

Hot House: MM House

Posted: 19 Dec 2016

The interior of the 2016 House of the Year at the World Architecture Festival uses chiselled forms to follow the sun.

2016's five best houses

2016’s five best houses

Posted: 16 Dec 2016

A showcase of the top five most viewed homes in 2016 on ArchitectureNow. Which is your favourite?

Sizing up: Marrickville Courtyard House

Sizing up: Marrickville Courtyard House

David Boyle Architect

This new house in Marrickville, Sydney by David Boyle Architect “feels huge but sits on a relatively small site.”

Residential buildings
Buon appetito

Buon appetito

Posted: 8 Dec 2016

A new Auckland eatery with its heart in an Italian market and an alternative way of doing things.

Slender splendour: Upsilon House

Slender splendour: Upsilon House

MCK Architects

A dilapidated cottage on a narrow block in Sydney has been transformed into a home for “simple, rugged, no-fuss living”.

Residential buildings
A 'bold new box': Camp Hill Extension

A ‘bold new box’: Camp Hill Extension

Nielsen Workshop, Morgan Jenkins Architecture

An interesting model for alterations and additions to a Queensland home that leaves the existing proportions largely intact.

Residential buildings
In its element: Main Ridge House

In its element: Main Ridge House

Noxon Giffen

Featuring crisp geometry and rigorous detailing, this lean timber-clad home was designed for sustainability and comfort.

Residential buildings
Gold sanctuary: Bishop Selwyn Chapel

Gold sanctuary: Bishop Selwyn Chapel

Posted: 29 Nov 2016

Fearon Hay Architects’ design for a chapel at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell is an elegant and delightful sacred space.

Austere elegance: Life House

Austere elegance: Life House

Posted: 28 Nov 2016

On the merits and elegance of architectural simplicity.

Coastal spirit: Beach and Forest House

Coastal spirit: Beach and Forest House

Troppo Architects

A home by Troppo Architects in northern New South Wales that is “always forest, always beach, always lighthouse.”

Residential buildings
Joining forces: Split House

Joining forces: Split House

BKK Architects

A pair of pavilions come together to create a family home that considers privacy, thermal comfort and spatial delight.

Residential buildings
Tree-hut hideaway: Jungle House

Tree-hut hideaway: Jungle House

Posted: 21 Nov 2016

Located on a mountainside in a clearing in the São Paulo jungle, this house has its head in the trees and its feet in the undergrowth.

Urban oasis

Urban oasis

Posted: 14 Nov 2016

This inner-city Auckland villa has been transformed from a dated character into a classic-minimalist urban retreat.

Energy flows

Energy flows

Posted: 10 Nov 2016

Trustpower moves with the times, embracing Activity Based Working in the design of its new premises.

A contemporary angle: Humble House

A contemporary angle: Humble House

Coy Yiontis Architects

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

Residential buildings
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