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The facade’s tinted glass reflects the surroundings, while vertical panels evoke a eucalypt forest.

Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. by Bates Smart

The design practice’s second embassy building in the United States retains the material tactility of the first, but it demonstrates a more sophisticated layering of space in line with the evolution of Australia’s architecture.

Interiors
A subtle angle in the doors to the deck encourages occupants to look toward the ocean.

Jan Juc House by Eldridge Anderson Architects

Evolving and refining the forms of our coastal towns’ once-ubiquitous housing stock, this new residence celebrates an enduring affection for the unassuming beach shack.

Residential
The ethos of reusing rather than rebuilding is still present in the practice’s work.

First House: George Murphy 01 by Baracco and Wright

This inventive solution to a client request for more living space – converting an existing garage into “a little house” – became the first in a series of incremental interventions to a suburban home. It was also the first collaborative residential project for Louise Wright and Mauro Baracco.

Residential
Aegis by Robert Hague at the entrance of the Melbourne Art Fair VIP Lounge by Oigåll Projects.

Melbourne Art Fair VIP Lounge by Oigåll Projects

Melbourne Art Fair VIP Lounge by Oigåll Projects

The Dempsey warehouse was adapted by Col James into a cooperative live-work space in the 1970s.

Dempsey Warehouse: A pioneering model for cooperative housing

Dempsey Warehouse was an experimental model for shared occupancy initiated in the 1970s by Col James – architect, activist and advocate for housing equity. Its latest evolution improves the building’s environmental performance, while honouring Col’s pioneering vision.

Sage Space by Strutt Studios.

Sage Space by Strutt Studios

Strutt Studios reimagines dentist clinic aesthetics at Sage Space in Sydney.

The lower-ground lounge is partially sunken and connects to the garden through large timber screens.

Randwick House by Anthony Gill Architects

Understated yet delightful, this clever update employs “stealth density” to adjust and augment a Sydney semi to suit a growing family of five.

Residential
A shared work/dining room sits at the junction between old and new. Artworks (L–R): Myra Staffa, Mary Dudin, Jeremy Kirwan-Ward.

Six Chimney House by Vokes and Peters

A 1920s house in Perth is perceptively reprogrammed to suit contemporary occupation, in the process exploring how private domestic space can converse with the street and the suburb.

Residential
Brunswick Apartment by Murray Baker and Esther Stewart.

Five reimagined apartments

From a minimalist coastal penthouse to a nostalgic nod to the 70s, we round up altered apartments by architects who have embraced constraints to create something unique and beautiful.

The clarity of PAC’s circular form aids wayfinding and complements existing and future pathways in the Mays Hill Precinct Masterplan.

Parramatta Aquatic Centre by Grimshaw with Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall

The sophisticated design for a public recreation hub on the edge of Sydney’s second CBD emphasises the contiguity of city and landscape, creating a sense of reciprocal spectacle.

Public / cultural
The precise detailing that produces the concrete weave illusion required the design team to spend considerable time on site.

University of Queensland Cricket Club Maintenance Shed

Behind an apparently simple, low-budget yet beautiful building lies a rigorous design process that demonstrates the value of collaborative on-site engagement, fresh approaches to standard materials, and a flexible attitude to changing circumstances.

Vasse House by Joshua Duncan Architect.

Vasse House by Joshua Duncan Architect

Western Australian architect Joshua Duncan’s approach to designing his own home stretched people’s imaginations, but it demonstrates what can be achieved on a modest budget and with utilitarian materials.

A sunken lounge maximizes space on the 4.1-metre-wide site. Artworks: Imbi Davidson (left); Bonnie Porter Greene (in kitchen), Yvonne Robert (right).

Up Down House by Brad Swartz Architects

The thorny but familiar challenges of the terrace house are met with skill and ingenuity in this updated Sydney home, demonstrating the value of clever design in dense urban contexts.

Residential
Molten Store by Steve Hunt Architect.

Molten Store by Steve Hunt Architect

Molten Store by Steve Hunt Architect is a lesson in not compromising on identity despite entering into new territory.

A lush palette of cinnamons, muted greens and mellow neutrals complements the colourful luggage on offer.

July QV by Ewert Leaf

This retail fitout by Ewert Leaf for a Melbourne-based travel goods specialist transports guests with rich, tactile elements that evoke memories of Antipodean holidays.

Commercial
A large central courtyard joins the two buildings behind their separate facades.

Goodhope by Those Architects

A reliance on first principles and a nuanced understanding of the site enabled Those Architects to transform two buildings into a conjoined space to host diverse creative practices.

Commercial
Brick House by Studio Roam and With Architecture Studio.

Brick House by Studio Roam and With Architecture Studio

Designed with future replication in mind, this new home in Perth’s inner suburbs threads connections between people, place, history and memories, while anticipating the needs of the next generation.

Residential
Living spaces are linear in plan to maximize northern orientation. Artwork: Mandy Francis.

Maitland Bay House by Studio Bright

Poised between suburb and sea, this robust and respectful new house allows occupants to enjoy the comfort of home while being immersed in a bushland setting.

Residential
The long northern elevation is designed as a series of monumental picture frames.

Remnant House by Moloney Architects

Encircling the ruins of the site’s past dwellings, lost to fire, this robust and elegant residence in Victoria’s Central Highlands creates a lasting legacy for a multigenerational family.

Residential
Inside, the spaces are designed to help the students attain and retain information, but the “deeply student-focused” approach extends beyond the building’s interior.

Meadows Primary School by Project 12 Architecture

By gaining a thorough understanding of the perspectives of staff and students at this suburban Melbourne primary school, Project 12 Architecture has designed new spaces that reflect the current community’s specific needs, rather than any particular pedagogical approach.

Education
The 'Tree of Life' in the welcome area.

Total Fusion Platinum by ACME

ACME’s luxurious interior for this hybrid wellness-fitness centre in Brisbane uses design to encourage better health.

One internal wall was removed, enhancing the flow between the dining and sitting rooms. Artwork: Alberto Bali.

South/West House by Killing Matt Woods

Inspired by the elegant dynamism of streamline moderne, this update to a 1930s Sydney home weaves new into old while honouring the owners’ love for the building’s interwar heritage.

Residential
The kitchen and dining area can be opened on two sides to garden and courtyard.

Niwa House by John Ellway

A clever and nimble adaptation to the humble Queensland worker’s cottage learns from the verandah, enabling its occupants to live on the edges of house, garden and neighbourhood.

Residential
Carefully planned playgrounds can be key urban infrastructure that serves the whole community.

Bradbury Park Play Scape by Alcorn Middleton

Alcorn Middleton Architecture

The agility of its small practice enabled Alcorn Middleton to assemble a collaborative design team to win a competition for a local playground; the outcome is an experientially rich piece of active urban infrastructure for the whole community.

Public / cultural
The restrained material palette reflects light to maximize a sense of space.

The Bercin 001 by Retallack Thompson Architects

A collaboration between Retallack Thompson and MIK Studio

A collaboration between Retallack Thompson and MIK Studio, 001 is the first suite at Newtown’s boutique hotel. The Bercin.

Interiors
Studio Amaro, designed by Bergman and Co., is the latest eatery to be delivered by restauranteur, the Commune Group.

Studio Amaro by Bergman and Co.

A newly opened Italian venue in Melbourne’s Windsor radiates a friendly and cosy ambience, as well as conjures feelings of nostalgia.

Light spirals downstairs from the skylights above.

Tasman Gallery by Benn and Penna Architects

A former shed in Byron Bay designed to balance art, life and work adapts to the changing creative needs of its users.

Interiors
The ideals of holism inspired the design, in which house and landscape are interconnected.

Revisited: The Treehouse by Christine Vadasz Architect

Christine Vadasz Architect

Nestled into the hillside above Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, the home Christine Vadasz designed for her young family in 1977 was a testing ground for a holistic approach to environmental design. Almost 50 years after it was completed, it endures as an unpretentious example of architecture in equilibrium with landscape.

Residential
Living spaces at the centre of the house spill out to the terrace and garden, designed by Alexandra Farrington. Artwork: Kardi.

Deepwater House by AHA Studio

AHA Studio

In the Perth suburbs, a new home deploys an efficient plan and varied outlook to forge connections for a close-knit family with their garden, their neighbourhood, and each other.

Residential
Teal carpets and full-height glazing are equal parts serene and stimulating.

Activision Blizzard by Studio Tate

A colourful, playful office space in Melbourne caters to the needs of gaming designers.

Commercial