This Victorian villa has been restored and reinvigorated with a sensitive two-story rear edition.

Playful archways incorporated in the extension and a material palette of painted brick, dark timber and black steel create a modern link to original building.

Builder: Dome
Photography: Dominik Scmarsel

Set on a large rural property this L-shaped plan opens living spaces out to northern light and distant country views. Dark metal cladding over the entire building accentuates its sculptural quality – a recessive abstract object in the landscape and a beautiful backdrop to an expansive garden.

Builder: Scott James
Photography: Threefold Studio

Sited on a corner block, the upper floor living, and roof terrace takes advantage of sun and aspect.

Reclaimed brick walls acknowledge the local warehouses, which make a striking contrast to the black steel, garage door and upper floor cladding.

Builder: 2iC

Two double storey wings are separated by a central glazed entry framing bay views to Melbourne. Each wing is stepped according to the topography of this unique cliff edge site on the Mornington Peninsula.

The house is a juxtaposition of simple forms, designed in response to a complex topography and panoramic bay views. A limited material palette includes subtle textural contrasts, extensive glazing and timber elements.

Builder: Visioneer
Photography: Michael Kai

This 3 bed house set in a new subdivision is a simple composition of distinct architectural elements including double height steel portals, a Castlemaine stone entry wall and plywood cladding.

Builder: Michael Schuurmans
Photography: Mark Munro
Awards: Winner – HIA Custom Built Home 2001

The existing footprint and original character of this 1980’s single level brick house has been retained, with the addition of a master bedroom suite, new interiors and openings to connect with the landscape.

Builder: Kleev
Photography: Dan Hocking

A calm retreat over the rooftops of Armadale, lovingly dubbed ‘the Eagle’s Nest’ by the client.
A sculptural spiral staircase with a spectacular circular skylight leads into what feels like a detached world of light and views.

A simple palette of timber, natural stone and soft whites and greys creates a warm and relaxed environment to the penthouse addition and cleverly designed and beautifully crafted joinery accommodates all the intended uses (reading, sleeping, working) whilst creating an abundance of storage space and hiding services.

Externally the sharp and pristine black penthouse addition, intentionally clad in stark contrast to its rough cousin, sits atop the existing cement rendered warehouse.

Builder: Mark Will
Photography: Michael Kai

A small courtyard opposite the stairwell visually separates this 2-storey extension from its original double fronted Victorian residence. Contained within a simple extruded pitched roof form, the extension includes three childrens’ bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level.

As well as a kitchen, meals and living space, the ground floor features a double height terrace and outdoor fireplace looking out over the pool.

Builder: Visioneer
Photography: Brendan Finn

A new concrete block and zinc clad extension to an Edwardian residence, includes a double car garage, open plan living and master bed and ensuite.

An interior palette of dark timber, wenge joinery and marble will exude a feeling of luxury and glamour.

Builder: Wade Builders
Photography: Berit Barton

Largely constructed on the existing slab, this design is inspired by the modernist architecture of the original house.

A new timber wing has been added, separated from the original footprint by a glazed hall and garden. Extensive full height glazing maximizes the impact of the park like treed setting.

Builder: Kleev Homes
Photography: Brendan Finn

A luxury guest lodge constructed in concrete blocks and spotted gum timber, designed to weather well on a dramatic but exposed coastal site.

Concrete and timber are also used internally to create a contemporary ‘country lodge’ with extensive glazing to capture the dynamic ocean views and the neighboring crown reserve.

Builder: Spence Thomson
Photography: Berit Barton

This extension to a doubled fronted Victorian includes 3 bedrooms upstairs with the kitchen meals overlooking a lap pool on the ground floor.

The large west facing screen provides solar protection and allows full height sliding doors to the upper floor.

Builder: Bakka Constructions