Tag: Houses | Architecture Now

‘A neat trick’: Two Halves House

Projects | Responding eloquently to its lightly forested, sloping site, this earth-toned house has been split into two.

Precise and proud: Light Saw House

Projects | A turn-of-the-century weatherboard cottage on Melbourne’s Merri Creek has been transformed into a light-filled family home.

Victorian urbanite: Melbourne house

Projects | Part monolith, part Victorian: this Melbourne house is entirely influenced by and devoted to the art that hangs within it.

The living kitchen

Review | Discover what New Zealand designers are using to create kitchens with heart.

Natural ease: Tanner House

Projects | This thoughtful extension to a heritage house in Melbourne offers both drama and intimacy.

Permanent holiday: Omaha House

Houses | The owners of this beach house hope to make it their full-time residence one day.

Revisited: Fulcher Residence

Projects | Balancing solidity and lightness, this 1960s house is indicative of the enduring relevance of architect Peter Heathwood.

A fine collection: Parisian apartment

Projects | A conversation between artworks and interior design results in a stunning, high-end eclecticism in this Parisian apartment.

Subtle luxury: The Villa at Barwon Heads

Projects | Referencing the gable roofs of the surrounding beach houses, this new home provides fuss-free luxury, perfect for a holiday.

Green haven: Sunnybanks House

Projects | This house, nestled into the dramatic landscape of southern Tasmania, embraces sustainable design principles.

Kindred spirit: Belmont House

Projects | Informed by the memories of the original house, this alteration and addition sets the stage for family life, providing opportunities for both connection and privacy.

A good fit: Montreal Street House

Projects | Situated in the heart of Christchurch, this distinctive barn-red house is very hard to miss.

Highly crafted: Freshwater Apartment

Projects | A focus on craft and making provides this radically reconfigured apartment with a sense of warmth and tactile materiality.

Show home: Brussels Studio

Projects | We step into the home/studio of Belgian designer Xavier Lust which has been reconfigured from an old print shop.

Enduring: Mount Eden House

Projects | The homeowner and designer of this Mt. Eden renovation has created a new history for her family in this 1862 home.

Stealthy sophistication: House Pranayama

Projects | With compelling spatial planning, this narrow addition to a circa 1920s Sydney abode provides extra space for family life.

Under the Tuscan sky

Projects | Set amongst olive groves, this Italian villa serves as a rural retreat for iconic designer and architect Piero Lissoni.

Colonial charm: Stratford Street House

Projects | A few surprises lurk behind the front door of this seemingly unassuming villa in Parnell, Auckland.

Domestic ritual: The Green House

Review | Lynda Simmons reflects on the work of Claude Megson and reviews Rafik Patel’s restoration of one of his 1970s’ designs.

Calm simplicity: Marrickville House

Projects | This effective extension in Sydney makes the most of unpretentious materials and a simple form to meet the clients’ brief.