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Set within the leafy surrounds of Warrandyte, Melbourne, this renovated home by 

 takes its cues from its bushland setting, creating a strong relationship between interior spaces and the landscape beyond. The project reimagines the home’s shared spaces, bringing greater openness and cohesion to the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor areas.

Warrandyte, VIC

Warrandyte Residence

 is a contemporary addition to a characterful villa in Adelaide designed around the meeting of old and new. The project creates a series of connected spaces for gathering between the restored grandeur of the original villa and the warm, expansive new living area, which opens out to side and rear courtyards.

North Adelaide, SA

Hill House

Glenmore Road House in Paddington, Sydney, by 

 is a striking blend of heritage and modern design, transforming a Victorian terrace into a contemporary family home that respects its history. 

Paddington, SA

Glenmore House

Patchwork House is a reimagined 1980s residence in Sydney’s Vaucluse by Decus that brings colour, texture and bespoke detailing together to create a home of richly balanced contrasts. 

Vaucluse, NSW

Patchwork House

Perched above the parklands of Rushcutters Bay, Tree House is a serene family retreat brought to life by 

. The renovation of this 1980s-era apartment focused on crafting a timeless, textural interior that draws from its leafy surrounds and channels a quietly luxurious mood.

Ruschutters Bay, NSW

Treehouse

When tasked with bringing new life to an existing Queenslander in Brisbane’s sought-after New Farm neighbourhood, 

 created a radically contemporary extension that cleverly juxtaposes light and dark elements in both the architecture and interior. 

New Farm, QLD

Abbott Street House

 has transformed a red-brick townhouse into a layered celebration of global influence, artistic expression, and timeless European craft. Inspired by the owners’ love of Italian artistry and Parisian maximalism, the four-storey residence is defined by bold colour, sculptural marble, and custom detailing – including the signature 

 solid European Oak boards from Natale’s 

New York City, NY

New York Townhouse

In Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building, celebrated Australian designer 

 has created a sophisticated new boutique for Hunter’s Cashmere Collection – a brand known for its luxurious cashmere pieces. The store’s refined palette is inspired by the heritage-listed building’s stained-glass windows, with subtle tones of butter yellow and fern green interwoven with layers of marble, quartzite, and timber.

Sydney, NSW

Hunter's Cashmere Collection

Nestled in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, Scorpia by 

 is a striking architectural statement that blends bold, sculptural form with an elegant palette. 

Hamilton, QLD

Scorpia

 was approached to transform a former worker’s cottage in New Farm, Brisbane, into a characterful family home, he drew inspiration from the Queensland vernacular – most notably the iconic Queenslander. “The home had to be light and bright yet still have a sense of personality, warmth, and depth,” says Favell. 

“The New Farm Residence design focused on creating a modern, elegant extension to the worker’s cottage to embrace the lifestyle of the contemporary Queenslander.”

New Farm Cottage, QLD

New Farm Residence

The award-winning Jefferson Lane Residence is a bold reimagining of the modern Queenslander.

Palm Beach, QLD

Jefferson Lane Residence

Wategos Beach in Byron Bay is a tranquil spot, much-loved for its pristine natural beauty, and it was this breathtaking landscape that inspired the architecture and interior palette of Brahimy House by 

 – think concrete, spotted gum timber, and natural stone with greenery cascading over the tiered structure.

Wategos Beach, QLD

Brahimy House

When the residents of the Sydney home now known as Fields of Gold approached interior designer 

, the brief was to transform their home from a functional yet unremarkable space into a celebration of their personal style. Clarke looked to the enchanting garden for inspiration, and the resulting interior is defined by expanses of golden timber and natural light.

North Balgowlah, NSW

Fields of Gold

“New York meets Paris” is an ambitious brief for a penthouse in Kangaroo Point, a vibrant cliffside suburb of Brisbane overlooking the city’s river – and 

 achieved this vision by focusing on traditional detailing with a contemporary twist.

Kangaroo Point, QLD

SQ Penthouse

Tasked with creating a warm and inviting home for a client with a love for entertaining, 

 came up with a scheme that embraces simplicity with a bold edge. 

West Pennant Hills, NSW

La Casa Mattone

This dramatic family home in Pymble, on Sydney’s North Shore, by 

 is defined by two light-filled voids connected by a bridge, dividing the upper floor into two distinct zones and filling the home with natural light that highlights the simple and elegant palette. 

Pymble, NSW

Double Void House

An ongoing relationship between interior designer and developer has the power to open a creative dialogue built on trust that allows something truly special to blossom. The Mirror Image residence in Sydney’s Dover Heights is a case in point. The fourth collaboration between Shona McElroy, founder of 

, and a pair of Sydney-based developers, the interior is an intriguing play of complex spaces, colour and detail that takes cues from hospitality design.

Dover Heights, NSW

Mirror Image

Before its current incarnation as one of the most impressive homes in Norwood, Adelaide, this sandstone villa was a tired dwelling in need of a full overhaul – and one that its current owners had spent more than five years dreaming of owning. Norwood Residence was eventually put on the market and bought by a friend of the couple, who then sold it to them six months later. Split symmetrically across two titles, it was a golden opportunity to subdivide the property. With the design vision of 

, however, the clients transformed it into a spectacular family home.

Norwood, SA

Norwood Residence

Creating a seamless transition between past and present is a challenge that many designers face when renovating heritage homes, and considered materiality is often the key to success. 

When developing the interior scheme for a Victorian-era terrace on St Martins Lane in South Yarra, with architecture by 

 used Tongue & Groove solid European oak boards in 

 to create harmony between old and new elements.

South Yarra, VIC

St Martins Lane

K2 and K3 bring a unique vision to the Brisbane suburb of Chelmer, with their strikingly modern street presence and integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Designed by 

, the neighbouring homes are situated on a subdivided block that was once home to an enormous Queenslander.

Chelmer, QLD

Chelmer Residence K2 & K3

The renovation and extension of a bungalow in Sydney’s Concord by interior design practice 

 seamlessly blends period charm with modern sophistication, embodying a timeless elegance tailored for a family of six.

Concord West, NSW

Concord Californian Bungalow

Modello is a home renovation and expansion designed by 

 that celebrates balance – the historic Queenslander home has been adapted to suit contemporary family life.

Bardon, QLD

Modello

A steeply sloping site in the tree-lined Brisbane suburb of Paddington is the driving force behind Amiri House by 

. The sculpted form flows over multiple levels to create a series of complex interior and exterior spaces that combine openness and privacy.

Paddington, QLD

Amiri House

When renovating a period home, the treatment of old and new features is an important one – and a consideration that is often dealt with through sensitive materiality. When renovating Farrant Street House in Adelaide, 

 decided to celebrate the dialogue between old and new through contrast.

Prospect, SA

Farrant Street House

Located in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Bellevue Hill, Black Vespa Home by 

 – so called for the black Vespa that the owners proudly display outside – is defined by the way it embraces and is inspired by the surrounding treescape and glimpses of Sydney’s iconic skyline.

Rose Bay, NSW

Black Vespa Home

Athea House is a creative masterpiece that challenges our preconceptions of what architecture should be, defined by its sweeping curves and delightfully unexpected palette of playful materials and textures. So, it’s no surprise that interior designer Ashley Maddison, founder of 

Camp Hill, QLD

Athea House

A house becomes a home when it evokes the character of its residents. For a couple looking to make their home on Sydney’s south coast, this concept is realised as an homage to their diverse cultural backgrounds – one from Australia and the other from Spain. 

 collaborated to bring to life a scheme that blends relaxed Antipodean vibes and a connection to the surrounding landscape with sophisticated Mid-Century Spanish style.

Cronulla, NSW

Gunnamatta House

 is a complete reimagining of a tired kitchen, dining, and living space in a family home in Stoneyfell, Adelaide, to create a contemporary hub for the residents to gather, cook, and enjoy meals together.

Stoneyfell, SA

OMH Gallery

Transforming an ageing interior is a complex task, and it takes a strong creative vision to bring dated homes into the present. When architect John Deuchrass, Principal Architect at 

, was faced with a top floor apartment in a 1950’s, yellow-brick block of units in the harbourside suburb of Manly in Sydney, he decided to strip the interior back to a shell and create a crisp, calm, sophisticated space with a sense of warmth to evoke the nearby beach.

Manly, NSW

Manly Apartment

 transforms a modest home in Melbourne’s inner city into a country cottage, seamlessly melding old and new.

Malvern, VIC

Malvern Residence

As children grow into teens and young adults, a family’s needs change – and, as a result, family homes are ever evolving. Clover House by 

, set in the verdant Melbourne suburb of Malvern, is a potent example of the power of design to transform an interior to complement its residents. Clover House is home to a family of six, including four young adult children. “We rejuvenated and revitalised the house and brought better amenities to the home for a more adult population,” says Carole Whiting, founder of Studio Whiting.

Clover House

Celebrated Australian architect Nick Tobias, founder of 

, spent his childhood in and around Camp Cove, a seaside suburb that is home to one of Sydney’s prettiest harbour beaches – and when he found a dark and pokey 1970s brick house it didn’t take him long to recognise its potential as a family home.

Camp Cove, NSW

Camp Cove

Designed to be experienced from the inside out, this renovated Victorian heritage home in Melbourne’s inner north west by 

 is aptly named ‘Immersion House’. To craft an interior that truly immersed its residents, the architects turned to a palette of natural materials – including Tongue & Groove solid engineered European oak boards in 

 used consistently across various surfaces, such as the floor, ceiling, walls, and joinery.

Ascot Vale, VIC

Immersion House

A small 1882 worker’s cottage in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Leichhardt has been transformed into a stunning family home that maximises the site by 

. The typical L-shaped layout of the home has been substantially reimagined, taking advantage of the sloped site to create a cascading arrangement of volumes that steps down from the street level to the rear living area and garden. Skylights flood the interior with natural light, bringing the interior to life.


Leichhardt, NSW

Leichhardt House

When interior designer Ashley Maddison, founder of 

, was approached to design a family home in Brisbane with a sleek, dark interior, the challenge was to avoid an interior that felt oppressive. “The client is particularly fond of concrete paired with black tones,” says Maddison. “We had to find ways to incorporate nature and warmth – and the choice of finishes significantly contributes to softening the concrete structure.”

Norman Park, QLD

Berson House

When renovating a grand home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs built in the early 1840s, interior designer 

 was briefed to “support the original design and to create a European sensibility and authenticity”. Working in close collaboration with architects 

, Kate drew inspiration from the Beaux-Art greats to create a timeless interior.

Yarranabbe House

Simple elegance is deceptively difficult to achieve, yet Sydney architecture firm 

 makes it look effortless in Armidale House, a residential project defined by a modern farmhouse aesthetic.

Armidale, NSW

Armidale House

Located in Carlton, an inner-northern suburb of Melbourne, Casa Atrio by 

 is a Victorian-era terrace house with a classic Italianate-style exterior that conceals a contemporary Parisian apartment-style interior. At the heart of the home is a soaring, plant-filled atrium that fills the previously dark, two-storey space with natural light.

Carlton, VIC

Casa Atrio

The QT Museum Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, by 

 reimagines the much-loved Museum Art Hotel, retaining its eccentric spirit alongside an extraordinary collection of New Zealand artwork and Italian motorbikes. 

The entire building was relocated on railway sleepers from the harbour site of the Te Papa Museum to its present location on the corner of Tory and Cable Streets.

Wellington, NZ

QT Museum Hotel

One of 38 luxury apartments in Sydney’s landmark Griffiths Tea Building, the Griffiths Teas Apartment by 

 artfully balances original heritage features with a distinctly contemporary warehouse conversion.

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