Urban

The first phase of a clever three-stage renovation sees a rare Brisbane worker’s cottage sensitively transformed into a light-filled and delightful home.

Tucked in between two 19th century buildings, the sensitive renovation of Brookes Street House reflects the new owner while paying homage to its original design intent and unique relationship to its urban context.

House For Eva’s location in a Brunswick East Melbourne activity zone enabled MRTN Architects to conjure a surprising three-storey home, office and rental out of a tricky 88-square-metre garden subdivision.

A 1930s weatherboard has had an eco-overhaul by architects Amy Bracks and Don Gallagher.

Renowned for his clever apartment designs, architect Brad Swartz has transformed his own two-bedroom apartment into a light and spacious family home.

A series of high-impact design interventions have transformed this terrace, making use of every millimetre.

A long, skinny, single-storey Edwardian weatherboard disconnected from light and garden has shape-shifted with a 10-fold butterfly roof.

A once dark and disconnected Sydney California bungalow has been turned into a joyous, convivial place with the problem solving of architect, Downie North.

A simple and thoughtful extension to a 1950s weatherboard cottage in Perth is mindful of the surrounding garden.

Receptive clients, a realistic brief and budget and an astute builder made for a smooth, fun renovation of a 1940s home in Northcote.