Brisbane Queensland, Australia

A Brisbane red brick spec home was showing its age. Architect James Russell cleverly transformed the dated home into a bright and modern courtyard house.

Raven Street House brings new meaning to 'open-plan' with curtains, shutters and dazzling colored glass where the walls should be. There's even an indoor tree!

A highly crafted 'pod' extension achieves a level quality and joy in what is essentially a very simple, easy to construct little box.

Aperture House uses the humble brick in imaginative and experimental ways which belie the modest scale of the spaces.

James Russell Architects' distinctive tropical style shines through in this climate-sensitive weatherboard house extension.

Instead of a generic mass-built home, this family built a home designed to suit their lifestyle and the sub-tropical Brisbane climate.

Hereston Gardenhouse pops up in a disused back yard and demonstrates a way to make cities more dense and (importantly) sustainable.

The narrow Left-Over-Space House demonstrates what can be achieved on the myriad of ‘left-over’ spaces in our inner-cities.

Embracing the morning sun and bay breezes, Christian Street House is comfortable year-round by making the most of Brisbane's climate.

At West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters, the new work preserves and extends the pattern of rooms in respect of the existing plan…

Hill End Ecohouse in Queensland is a new home constructed almost entirely from the house it replaced and a leader in sustainability…

Not every renovation project is a success. Luckily Beeston Street House has been recalibrated — from unsuccessful to a real delight.

Tennis Avenue Residence new timber pavilion, added sensitively to the rear of a humble old cottage feels like living in a modern treehouse.

Searching for a sustainable alternative to urban sprawl, REFRESH*DESIGN have developed an infill-development branded ‘my gardenhouse’.

A small extension combined with 'reprogramming' the original layout means more natural light and a better connection to the outdoors.

With copious amounts of timber inside and out, this modern interpretation of a workers cottage feels natural, warm and welcoming.

After a series of ad-hoc alterations, this long-time family home was in need of a major overhaul - it was raised, built-in and under.

A modern retreat for an elderly couple built on the family property - the perfect spot to enjoy retirement close to family.

A series of small additions left this home's living areas dark and detached from the garden, but Trace Studio have changed all that.

A delightfully fun, cubby-like folly at the bottom of the garden provides extra space and encourages the full use of the garden.

We love simple projects that make a big difference. And it doesn't get much simpler than a sunroom and a fence.

These owners decided to work with what they had rather than start afresh. The result is a functional and character-filled home.

This adventurous renovation transforms an ugly duckling into a fun and functional family home, celebrating the owners' hobbies.

Rather than dedicate space to rooms that will rarely be used, create versatile spaces and spend your remaining budget on luxuries...

Splitting this home into two separate pavilions creates flexible spaces which also solves a number of challenges.

New additions help this home to perform more like a traditional Queenslander, helping it fit perfectly with its site and climate.

Queenslander-style homes capture breezes and create shaded, naturally cool living spaces. This addition takes it to the next level.

A pavilion surrounded by garden brings living closer to the river, creating an additional living space with incredible views.

This family extended their Queenslander over the years, but something had to be done to pull it all together and make it liveable again.

A simple, two-room addition radically transforms the feeling and liveability of this previously dark, introverted home.

A back deck completely transforms the functionality of this home, creating a hub connecting living areas with the backyard.

Despite facing north-east, this apartment felt small and dark not at all appropriate for the capital of the sunshine state!

Stunning Queenslander renovation retains the character of the original home while creating a modern addition for a growing family.

It's amazing how high ceilings can offer your home an extra sense of space, just take a look at this light and bright example...

Rather than relocate, this family decided on a Queenslander renovation to create the home of their dreams in the street they love.

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

Need extra space without a full renovation? This backyard cabin is the answer. See how they did it!

Bisley Place House is a suburban home built for family life and interaction. Bending the rules creates an incredible indoor-outdoor space for the family.

A new living \'pod\' provides more than space at Mountford Road - bringing light, volume, air and dramatic results to this small-scale project.

Annie Street House was constructed by a project builder and utilises project home technology in unique ways to achieve a tight budget.

Running the two homes perpendicular to the street allows this dual occupancy design to maximise views and maintain privacy.

The charred timber addition float in front of the home, complementing the original cream brick and transforming the street appeal.

Architect attempts to design her own renovation of a 1950s stunner while heavily pregnant. What could possibly go wrong?

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