17 Of Our Favourite Australian Backyard Homes

There are so many things to love about Australia but for us, the thing that we love most is the beautiful landscape that we are so lucky to enjoy! From coastlines, rural plains, forests, mountains, desert, oceans and lakes. There…

Golden Beach House | Nick Tyson Architecture

Low key houses with high levels of details are such a sight to behold, just like the Golden Beach House in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Simple, clean and laid back are some stand out traits of houses that win us over and…

Coogee House II | Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Located in the dense beach-side suburb of Coogee, Australia, the Coogee House II by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects was built for a young family with the most practical features in mind: robustness, livability, flexibility, separation and privacy. Being surrounded by many adjoining…

Armadale 4 | Pleysier Perkins Architects

After an adventurous journey with complicated twists and turns, Armadale 4 or ‘the Eagle’s Nest’ as affectionately called by the client, has risen in its three-storey glory. Perched on the rooftops of Armadale, an inner suburb of Melbourne, this home…

Northcote House 02 | STAR Architecture

This exciting new build is located in an inner-city suburb in Melbourne and was the result of a mighty brief with only a small block of land to build on. Positioned within a cosy neighbourhood cul-de-sac sits the Northcote House…

The Recyclable House | Inquire Invent

Usually when we start talking green we’re sizing up pot plants and comparing indoor jungles, but today we have a different type of green. Introducing the Recyclable House, designed by Quentin Irvine the Managing Director of Inquire Invent. This Australian home is…

Plumbers House | Finnis Architects

Along the typical suburban streetscape stands Plumbers House by Finnis Architects, a modern home of impeccable craftsmanship and an unashamedly bold modern statement amongst the neighbouring houses of Strathmore. Located in Melbourne’s North-West suburbs, the Plumbers House was a created…

Canny Concept Home | Brighton

We get to see a lot of inspiring homes thanks to what we do, however it is even better when we get to visit in person. Jonno Rodd and I were invited to spend the evening at this magnificent Brighton…

Two Pavilions | Tom Robertson Architects

Don’t get me wrong, I love living in the city but there is something so intoxicating about jumping in the car and heading away from the traffic, the population and the noise to surround yourself with quiet. You breathe easier…

Barny in Bank Street | Nest Architects

Tucked in behind a no-through road lives a surprise barn hidden behind a neighbouring garage. This peaceful spot is wedged between quiet neighbouring backyards and is a short stroll from busy Sydney Road and Lygon Street. This tiny house is…