Queensland Australia

Rattling around in your family home? Looking to free up extra cash? This guy did that by down-sizing to a stylish 'granny flat' at the rear of his property.

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

Set in a lush tropical rainforest, Planchonella House, is a raw and honest home that takes full advantage of its incredible views.

A contemporary interpretation of traditional rural Australian architecture, Hinterland House epitomises modern Australian style.

A home on the family property for a retiring couple, Storrs Road House aims to reflect in miniature the site and its history.

This off-the-grid home is close to the beach in the Daintree Rainforest — an ancient ecosystem deserving a thoughtful approach to site.

A home near Noosa is designed for the area's sub-tropical climate and to maximise the owner's enjoyment of the bush setting.

This tropical home locks down when it's not being used, but when it's open, it embraces the natural landscape in every direction...

This environmentally-considerate home is carefully planned to ensure it's compact yet spacious: the least house necessary.

Mount Ninderry House is a sustainable house that takes full advantage of its stunning natural setting without the extra cost. And check out that pool!

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.

On a magnificent, but challenging site, Tinbeerwah House is a beautiful, economical home that sits lightly on the land.

Dramatic topography, bush setting and diverse climatic conditions were the driving forces in this environmentally friendly design.

A local shed company prefabricated this home, saving both time and cost. But Whyatt House doesn't look like a typical shed…

Like all good beach houses, Marcus Beach House explores lightness, filtering natural breezes and integrating indoor/outdoor spaces.

In Wallaby Lane House, a family seeking a tree change find a new, more self-sufficient way of living. The home makes the most of their rural site.

A classic Queenslander gets a small triangular extension which manages to dramatically change the functionality of the whole house.

Completely off-grid and raised up to avoid occasional flooding, Platypus Bend House cantilevers spectacularly over a bushland clearing.

Can you have too many beds at a family beach house? A reno retains the character of this beloved beach house but maximises flexibility.

Even a block in a typical housing estate can benefit from an architect's touch, creating a home that's a joy to live in year-round...

Explore how this family built a sustainable, energy-efficient home using innovative hempcrete construction in a stunning location.

Thanks to some clever new touches, this tired beach house now takes full advantage of its site overlooking lush rainforest.

Tucked away in Noosa's bushy hinterland is a tent house - a place that gives the sense of permanent camping without sacrifice...

By creating outdoor covered spaces for dining and car parking Laneway House manages to pack a lot of space onto a tight site.

If you love '60s style, decor and art, you'll have to take a look at this swinging transformation on the Gold Coast.

A magnificent 100 year old fig tree and a small creek are treated as sacred elements in this home which embraces its environment.

Inspired by the surrounding '60s estate, James Russell Architects takes the humble breeze block to new heights of style.

With the water at the back door and a lush tropical courtyard bringing in light and breezes, this duplex has the best of both worlds.

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.

Designed with sustainability, low maintenance and natural ventilation in mind, this is a low-budget family home with a difference...

This beachside apartment had the makings of a beautiful home. It just needed some assistance…

Ditch the retirement village with this private accessible luxury retirement home filled with light and sustainability features...

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

When an architect designs their own home, it creates some exciting results. See how this architect designed a home surrounded by nature…

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

This thoughtfully designed renovation repositions a classic Queenslander on its site, creating distinct garden rooms and modern family spaces.