1. Beach House Mornington by Clare Cousins Architects
A self-contained, timber-clad “treehouse” is appended to an original 1970s Merchant Builders’ home in the bushy hills overlooking Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Standing on stilts, this generously glazed and compact addition is both elevating and uplifting. More…
Patio House by Matthew Eagle.
Image: Toby Scott
2. Patio House by Matthew Eagle
Architect Matthew Eagle has made a virtue of modesty at this canal-side home on the Gold Coast. Planned to precision, the low-slung brick and timber home borrows from the Case Study Houses of California – it features efficient yet generous spaces, each forming an intimate connection to the water. More…
Avoca Beach House by Architecture Saville Isaacs.
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3. Avoca Beach House by Architecture Saville Isaacs
In the hills above Avoca Beach on the NSW Central Coast, Architecture Saville Isaacs creates a holiday house where everyday living is a joy and even simple functions give pause for reflection. A mix of openness and an organic sense of materiality provides the “perfect antidote to hectic, metropolitan living.” More…
Bondi Apartment by MCK Architects.
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4. Bondi Apartment by MCK Architects
Inspired by an unforgettable beach holiday in South Africa, MCK Architects reimagines an apartment atop an art deco block opposite Bondi Beach. Evoking the sapphire waters and thatched bungalows of coastal resorts, this perfectly proportioned apartment embodies relaxed beachside living in an urban context. More…
House in Noosa by MORQ.
Image: Peter Bennetts
In the subtropical setting of Noosa’s Laguna Bay, a new house by MORQ “takes up the dress circle position in the treetops.” While it’s cleverly camouflaged into its surroundings, the drama is intensified inside the house with “the strong contrast between the western sunlight and the deep shade [of] the forest shadows.” More…
