Discover the stories behind the absolute best of Australian architecture, from stunning interiors, to awe-inspiring homes and jaw-dropping commercial projects.

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James Russ: A master of light and form
James Russ: A master of light and form
Spaces
02 June 2025
5 MIN READ
We explore the exquisite work of James Russ, a lighting sculpture designer and artist whose unique organic creations have graced homes and commercial spaces throughout New Zealand and abroad.
Designing for efficiency: A look at some of Australia's best homes that embody passive design principles
The interest in passive houses in Australia is increasing, as more individuals seek sustainable and energy-efficient designs for their homes. Several pioneering projects have already come to fruition, demonstrating remarkable ingenuity and design prowess. These homes are a testament to what can be achieved when environmental consciousness is at the forefront of architectural design.
15 breathtaking brick houses in Australia to inspire you
When it comes to architecture, few materials are as classic and timeless as brick. Its earthy origins and aesthetic create an inviting atmosphere while its robust physical characteristics give brick houses that sense of significance. It's also surprisingly versatile when it comes to design and with some truly remarkable projects being realised throughout the country in recent years.
A house of two halves
Joanna Seton
08 April 2024
4 MIN READ
An architect-owner's eclectic laneway home that restores Victorian features with a contemporary twist
Eva Akyol
07 April 2024
4 MIN READ
Curated contours align the interior and exterior architecture of this exceptional family residence
Katrina Hobbs
07 April 2024
4 MIN READ
This multi-generational home impresses with its dramatic form
Cassie Birrer
24 March 2024
3 MIN READ
An inner-city Melbourne Low Energy House that blurs the boundary between private home and public space
Eva Akyol
21 March 2024
4 MIN READ
A monochromatic modern architectural feat immersed within a heritage building
Eva Akyol
19 March 2024
4 MIN READ
Coastal elegance: purity of form in an oceanside abode
Joanna Seton
19 March 2024
3 MIN READ
This bright, relaxed, open-plan cafe prioritises natural, quality materials
Amber Suckling
19 March 2024
4 MIN READ
The Treehouse was built from a family’s dream to bring local bushland into the pages of their home
Eva Akyol
13 March 2024
3 MIN READ
Hill House mingles cultural roots with nostalgic familiarity in this unique family abode
Eva Akyol
11 March 2024
4 MIN READ
Rethinking sustainable architecture with rebirth
Casey Arden
10 March 2024
4 MIN READ
A home that builds off its industrial bones with the environment at the forefront of its design
Eva Akyol
05 March 2024
4 MIN READ
A reinvigorated impression of a quaint and intuitive modern Australian beach house
Eva Akyol
04 March 2024
4 MIN READ
An architectural home that finds refuge on the dunes of Callala Beach, Jervis Bay
Eva Akyol
03 March 2024
4 MIN READ
Woods Bagot took an unusual brief and turned it into a revolutionary build for Fitzroy hotel StandardX
Eva Akyol
21 February 2024
4 MIN READ
An evolving family home that is both meeting place and peaceful escape
Eva Akyol
18 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A house of unique curves, lights and shadows in upmarket Toorak
Eva Akyol
12 February 2024
4 MIN READ
Inside the social and community housing design process with Melbourne-based architecture studio BCBA
Amber Suckling
11 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A majestic pepper tree becomes the centrepiece of this sustainability-driven passive house
Eva Akyol
06 February 2024
3 MIN READ
A sympathetic renovation makes for a fine sight in Sydney’s inner-west
Casey Arden
06 February 2024
4 MIN READ
Nestled in the sand: insight into Australia's luxury coastal home designs
Casey Arden
29 January 2024
5 MIN READ
Commercial interior design ideas made for people
Casey Arden
23 January 2024
4 MIN READ
A graceful expression of old and new
Cassie Birrer
16 January 2024
4 MIN READ
Home among the hills at Little Wren Farm
Casey Arden
15 January 2024
4 MIN READ
A house for grandma
Casey Arden
15 January 2024
5 MIN READ
Sea change in Bulli: a story of collaboration
Casey Arden
15 January 2024
4 MIN READ
Designing for efficiency: A look at some of Australia's best homes that embody passive design principles
Jacob Turner
11 January 2024
12 MIN READ
A formidable three-storey concrete home designed for togetherness
Joanna Seton
20 December 2023
4 MIN READ
An unexpected coastal family home with a New York twist
Joanna Seton
10 December 2023
4 MIN READ
An architectural response to the uncertainty of building visions
Casey Arden
10 December 2023
4 MIN READ
The legacy of a beloved beach shack is celebrated in a new & surprising cubby
Joanna Seton
30 November 2023
4 MIN READ
The dramatic transformation of a fisherman’s cottage honours a site with views of Sydney Harbour
Joanna Seton
30 November 2023
3 MIN READ
Soulful escapes: the tranquil magic of a moody rainforest retreat
Bettina Deda
26 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A serene & monastic renovation of a Federation-era villa in Sydney
Joanna Seton
14 November 2023
5 MIN READ
Bask in the sun at The Isles on Sydney Harbour’s shoreline
Casey Arden
13 November 2023
4 MIN READ
Serenity by the sea: luxurious beachfront residence embraces nature’s beauty
Bettina Deda
13 November 2023
4 MIN READ