Urban Homes

Full of character but dark and stuck with a long, narrow block, terrace renovations are a challenge, but the outcomes can be incredible.

Why settle for a standard backyard when you can wrap your home around a lush courtyard? Baker’s House rethinks suburban living.

This 1930s P&O-style home had stunning bones but needed a major rethink. See how it became a light-filled, modern family haven!

A gable roof, mezzanine, and sliding doors bring space-saving magic to this compact yet versatile backyard studio.

The right books can open your eyes to better design, smarter layouts, and even how to avoid those "oh-no" renovation moments...

From flood zoning to aircraft noise, this home overcomes challenges with clever planning and striking architectural solutions.

See how this Melbourne home went from dark and dated to a light-filled family sanctuary—complete with a moody theatre room!

Restoring Federation Charm: A Nod to the Home’s Rich History

Inspired by the childhood chatterbox game, this home unfolds a series of playful, light-filled spaces in Fitzroy North.

Instead of a typical home addition, this flexible garden studio creates spaces for play, retreat, and everything in between...

Blending Victorian-era details with a contemporary design approach creates a home that respects two worlds...

Clever design turns a cramped workers' cottage into a double-storey family home.

How a linear garden creates peace and sanctuary in the city.

Timeless rituals meet contemporary living in a home designed for harmony.

These architects designed a home that grows with its family, thanks to clever, future-proof design.

A heritage facade, a modern heart – discover the design that balances tradition with today’s comforts in a truly unexpected way.

Ever wanted a home with both charm and cutting-edge design? Rodd Point Twins has it all.

Curved walls, clever design, and connection to the park—Fringe Dweller strikes the perfect balance between privacy and openness.

You won't believe how this 8.2m joinery unit transforms a compact apartment into a creative haven for this retired couple...

How did heritage restrictions impact this renovation? Learn how clever design created a stylish, spacious home without expanding.

A home that blends into its suburban surroundings while quietly championing passive solar design and low-carbon construction...

How Kreis Grennan Architecture used smart design to create two spacious homes on a compact site...

If your idea of a bach pad is leftover pizza, a brown suede couch, and a bathroom with one threadbare towel, you're in for a surprise!

A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.

Four ideas that will shape the future of our homes and cities for the greener…

Every millimetre is put to good use with multifunctional joinery, and space-enhancing tactics in this terrace transformation.

This clever home injects flexibility, functionality and sustainability into a seemingly impossible 27 square metre footprint...

Heritage front, contemporary heart—this home balances heritage charm with modern family needs.

See how an architect turned this small, dark cottage into a spacious, light-filled home for her and her family...

Innovative design transforms a challenging south-facing block into a bright, inviting home.

It was just a shame that the rest of the outdated house let it down. But not anymore! Now it's the perfect family home...

Hawthorne Siblings: Rethinking the traditional Queenslander for denser cities and stylish modern living...

Immerse yourself in nature daily with Garden Wall House Melbourne, where the backyard truly becomes an additional room of the home.

Soak in the fluid lines and light and airy interiors of this modern coastal home in Sydney's Northern Beaches...

This Californian Bungalow renovation looks classic from the front, but step inside and it begins to reveal its contemporary secret...

A heritage home with a modern twist, perfect for daily family life and hosting family and friends for longer-terms...

Discover how a first-time homebuyer revamped their space for family life with smart design, warm materials, and functional updates.

Discover how a 58m² two-story home optimises space for three generations, ensuring privacy and comfort in a compact family home design.

Most terraces are dark and pokey, but with pops of colour and a full-width opening to the garden, this home is bright and full of fun.

With just 75 square metres and an awkward floor plan, this downsizing couple have a stunning, space-efficient and functional home.

Is there an emerging Australian 'style'? Are these homes forging a new Australian style?

A two-storey addition to a Queenslander cottage which avoids raising the original home without taking up too much backyard space...

A new two-storey addition reorients this home to garden and the sun, creating a light-filled living space for everyone to enjoy...

An expansive renovation and extension of this suburban cottage has transformed it into a stunning family home filled with light…

Focussing on natural light and outlooks to greenery has creates a private sanctuary despite being in the middle of the action

This fun-filled renovation and extension of a local landmark is perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a castle!

Transforming a run-down, dark and poorly insulated Californian Bungalow into a comfortable, efficient and sustainable home...

Despite a tall neighbour to the north, this renovated home is full of light and lush views. Plus, they were able to disconnect the gas.

This creative decided to transform his double garage into a functional and beautiful home office - just *before* the pandemic hit.

What does the dream home of a multi-creative look like? Beautiful details, a relaxed beach house vibe and a healthy splash of colour.

Opening up the back of this semi to light and the backyard has created the perfect entertainer.

Folded perfectly, the 10-fold roofline of this home grabs the light and views of treetops and provides privacy from neighbours.

The addition creates a new living area and main bedroom suite, completely transforming the functionality and style of this home.

Much of the charm of this original Edwardian cottage had been removed, painted over and, in some cases, plastered over.

With clever planning and bringing light and framed views in at every opportunity, this long, narrow site feels surprisingly spacious.

Just because your home is on a tight, inner-city site doesn't mean it can't feel spacious. You just need to use the right tricks!

Getting the transition right is a challenge in any addition. Here, a courtyard creates breathing room between old and new.

Following the traditional layout at the front, this modern Queenslander defies expectations to create a vibrant modern home.

Previously an overgrown garden and outbuildings, this space is now the perfect self-contained guest retreat facing a rear laneway.

Your home is definitely your castle at this renovation which uses an elegant take on fortification to protect the home from noise.

Old homes are full of character. By carefully marrying old and new in a renovation, you can retain some of that warmth and personality.

The neighbours once dubbed this home the ugly duckling of the street, now they're green with envy at this stunning entertainer.

This home has a surprise at the end of the typically ornate Edwardian-era hallway, and it's far from your average terrace renovation!

The history of this home as well as the personalities of its owners shine through in this clever renovation of a Victorian cottage.

Redbrick and terracotta-tiled Californian Bungalows are beautiful homes, but they can be dark. Here's a bright solution...