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Hawthorn East is home to many beautiful examples of Victorian era cottages and terraces. The typology proliferates the suburb and manifests a delightful and nostalgic neighbourhood character. However beautiful they are from the street, many of these houses are no longer suited to the lifestyles and living situations of modern Australians.
Project name
Oberon
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Cieran Murphy
As a secluded, single-storey residence that embraces its natural surroundings, Earth House balances a contemporary presence with an environmental consciousness. Tucked away from the streetscape as part of a battleaxe-style allotment.
Project name
Earth House
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Photography
Katherine Lu
Kavillo Studios are a luxury tourism accommodation project located in Mudgee NSW that were owner built by client Michael Ferris, an emerging Sculptor. The built form of Kavillo Studios aims to recreate the essence of camping with a roof that forms a tent like structure draping over the internal program below.
Project name
Kavillo Studios
Architecture firm
Cameron Anderson Architects
Location
Mudgee, NSW, Australia
Photography
Amber Creative
In the heart of Melbourne's east, Holland stands as a testament to the artful marriage of preservation and innovation. This renovations and additions project, spearheaded by designer David Noordhoff, breathes new life into a single-story home, blending the character of the original dwelling with contemporary elements.
Project name
Holland
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Located on the western edge of St Kilda Road, 333StK introduces a new chapter in the architectural narrative of this dynamic area. Known for its blend of low-rise homes, easy access to public transport, and proximity to a vibrant array of civic amenities, dining, and leisure venue.
Project name
333 STK
Architecture firm
Matrix Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Vibe Design Group drew inspiration for the design of Moat's Corner after traveling America to see some of the most iconic modernist homes. A mid-century modernist ethos encompassing honesty to materials, structural innovation and minimal ornamentation was at the core of the design.
Project name
Moat's Corner
Architecture firm
Vibe Design Group
Location
415 White Hill Rd, Dromana, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jack Lovel
Kersbrook Estate stands as a project like no other, where the breathtaking beauty of the landscape intertwines seamlessly with the grand scale of the build and meticulously detailed specifications. This project exemplifies how modern design can embrace and enhance its natural surroundings, creating a residence that is both awe-inspiring and deeply...
Project name
Kersbrook Estate
Architecture firm
Glasshouse Project
Location
Kersbrook, South Australia
Photography
Christopher Morrison
The Golden Point House is located in the inner-city suburb of Golden Point. The broad context encompasses a diverse mix of small/ large sized residential properties from the 19th century to contemporary. The house is located on a busy tree lined thoroughfare with the city centre at arm’s reach.
Project name
Golden Point House
Architecture firm
Porter Architects
Location
Golden Point, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Derek Swalwell