Houses, December 2011
HousesThe best contemporary residential architecture, with inspirational ideas from leading architects and designers.
People
Smart Design Studio
A studio interested in exploring ways to enhance people’s lives through design.
Material palette: Smart Design Studio
Smart Design Studio shares some favourite materials and products.
Reading
House
This book allows readers a rare glimpse into the collections and properties of the Historic Houses Trust.
Architecture Now! Houses 2
This book shares the stories behind a broad range of some of the world’s most amazing houses and their designers.
WOHA: Selected Projects Vol. 1
Patrick Bingham-Hall discusses key projects from Singapore-based WOHA Architects.
Interiors: Australia and New Zealand
A comprehensive and inspiring reference of interior design in Australia and New Zealand today.
Product
Red hot
Household products from Houses 83.
Around the house
Household products from Houses 83.
Under foot
Flooring and rugs from Houses 83.
Sustainability
Site analysis for sustainability
Thinking sustainably should begin at the most preliminary design phase – site analysis.
Sustainable case study: Dalkeith House
A case study highlighting sustainable site strategies.
Projects
Silver Creek House
An exploration of the idea of openness and how this might affect the way the owners experience climate and landscape.
Armadale Residence
Wonder brings youth and fervour to the interior of this Edwardian house.
Gordon Park Residence
A new pavilion attached to the rear of a suburban Brisbane house creates a series of interlocking, varied spaces for living.
George Apartments
This Melbourne development represents how good design can make apartment living even more appealing.
Point Piper Boathouse
This boathouse by Andrew Burges Architects provides a direct yet elegant connection to Seven Shillings Beach.
North Carlton Residence
This existing terrace has been refined and elongated to create a voluminous and light living environment.
Split House
The renovation of a Sydney terrace house by Marsh Cashman Koolloos offers a series of interconnected spatial experiences.
Surry Hills House
Marcus Trimble reviews a tiny Sydney terrace made modern by Anthony Gill Architects.
Genkan House
The calm spaces of this Queensland house are inspired by art galleries and Japanese design.
Neil Residence
This Melbourne home by Neil Architecture is designed according to its relationship with its outdoor spaces.
Glass Loggia House
With a past life as a private zoo, this house and garden are full of eccentricity and delight.
Studio
Studio: Third Drawer Down
Founder Abi Crompton talks about the Melbourne gallery and collaborating with other artists.
Studio: Kristian Aus
In his Sydney studio, illustrator and industrial designer Kristian Aus creates comical characters for the home.
Revisited
Phillip Island House (1983) revisited
A Denton Corker Marshall exercise in monumentality and restraint.
Postscript
2011 National Architecture Awards: Residential Accolades
The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2011 National Architecture Awards were recently presented at MONA in Hobart, Tasmania. Here, we take a look at the winners of the residential category.
More articles
Boyd’s Peninsula Houses
Fleur Watson, a co-exhibitor at the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale, reviews an exhibition of Robin Boyd houses.
The Housing project
The Housing Project by Greyspace made a valuable contribution to Melbourne’s architecture and design culture.