contemporary design. Dubbed "Corbel House," by designers Nick Bell Architects, this innovative family home maximises spatial efficiency while harmonising with its natural surroundings.
Project name
Corbel House
Architecture firm
Nick Bell Architects
Location
Seaforth, NSW, Australia
Photography
Justin Alexander
Principal architect
Nick Bell
Design team
Nick Bell, Caleb Burke
Interior design
Nick Bell Architects
Built area
75 m² with total living space of 245 m²
Structural engineer
Partridge
Material
Concrete, steel, sandstone
Typology
Residential › House
The lookout cabin is perched on the eastern sea cliffs of Lunawuni (Bruny Island, Tasmania)—an island, off an island, off an island. Framed by dense bushland to the south and the vast Tasman Sea to the east, the cabin is immersed in raw landscape, designed to offer privacy, connection, and expansive views.
Project name
The Lookout Cabin
Architecture firm
Dana McCarter
Location
Lunawuni, Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia
Principal architect
Dana McCarter
Design team
Dana McCarter team
Material
concrete with recycled local timbers to create a tactile interior
Typology
Residential › Cabin
The Pond Retreat is designed to exist in harmony with its natural surroundings, using raw, sustainable materials and a layout that blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living. The central pond, once an eroded and leaking dam, has been regenerated into a thriving wetland ecosystem.
Project name
The Pond Retreat
Architecture firm
Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Location
Tasmanian, Hobart, Australia
Photography
Natasha Mulhall
Principal architect
Rosa Douramanis
Design team
Rosa Douramanis
Collaborators
Oiwah Tham; Documentation Team: Melika Nejad, Fiona McMullen
Interior design
Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Civil engineer
JSA Engineers
Structural engineer
JMG Engineers
Landscape
Susan McKinnon, Ben Harrison
Construction
TasCity Builders
Material
Rammed Earth, charred timber, reclaimed timber, corten
Typology
Hospitality › Accocmodation
It’s the kind of house you remember long after you leave. Weathered limestone walls glow in the golden coastal light. A curved colonnade loops gently around a central courtyard, framing vistas of sandstone, water and sky. This is not a new build pretending to be old-nor a relic stuck in time-but a timeless retreat that embraces its past while livin...
Project name
A Coastal Alchemy
Architecture firm
Di Bartolo Architects (Marco Di Bartolo)
Location
Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Marco Di Bartolo
Design team
Design team interiors: The Stylesmiths (Rebekah Hampshire)
Interior design
The Stylesmiths (Rebekah Hampshire)
Civil engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers (Craig Shackelford)
Structural engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers (Craig Shackelford)
Construction
Alt Construction
Material
Limestone and micro cement render
Client
Janette and Richard Di Bartolo
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the traditional lands of the Gayemagal people, Casaballin is perched atop a sandstone cliff on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This generous lot commands a prominent position between the headland and the beach, offering glimpses of the ocean through a lushly landscaped garden.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia
Principal architect
Kurt Crisp
Interior design
buck&simple
Structural engineer
NiTmA Consulting
Landscape
Bates Landscape
Lighting
buck&simple, TOVO Lighting
Visualization
buck&simple
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Lumion
Material
Terrazzo, Walnut Veneer and Hardwood, Ceramic Tiles, Porcelain Benchtop, Brass Handles, Wool Carpet, Vintage Furniture
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the traditional lands of the Eora people, tucked behind a traditional semi, Pool House is a hidden backyard gem in the Eastern Suburbs. A statement in simple function, its robust natural materials make it a focal point for leisure and relaxation.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Randwick NSW 2031 Australia
Principal architect
Peter Ahern
Interior design
Briony Fitzgerald Design
Structural engineer
Partridge
Landscape
Dangar Barin Smith
Lighting
buck&simple & Briony Fitzgerald Design
Supervision
Robert Plumb Fix
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction and photography: Autodesk Revit
Construction
Robert Plumb Fix
Material
New Guinea Rosewood hardwood cladding, Burnished Concrete, recycled bricks, American Oak Veneer cabinetry, Blue Mosaic Tiles; Pool lined with colour-fast Beadcrete and Fijian Mahogany coping
Typology
Residential › House
This coastal home maximises its superb position, sitting on the hillside overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The design concept is based on a simple composition, including a central entry hall that separates the large single storey garage wing from the main two storey residence.
Project name
Horizon House
Location
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Design team
InForm in collaboration with Pleysier Perkins
Collaborators
In collaboration with Pleysier Perkins; Styling: Madeline McFarlane
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
InForm (Design and Build)
Material
Painted brickwork, Formed concrete, Timber screen on steel frame, Timber interior elements, Feature stone, Green color blocking
Typology
Residential › Coastal Home
Nestled in the picturesque suburb of Newport within Sydney’s Northern Beaches, qubec draws inspiration from the traditional vernacular of beach houses in the area, elevating it with a contemporary urban flair.
Architecture firm
Nettletontribe Architects
Location
Newport, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Jeremy Bishop
Design team
Jeremy Bishop, Gary Lo, Ben Stokoe, Marcela Cuba Chen, See Kuan Lim, Danh Truong
Interior design
Nettletontribe
Civil engineer
NB Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
M+G Consulting
Material
Concrete, Metal, Glass
Budget
$20 million approx
Typology
Residential › House
