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Utilitarian elegance and convenience was the order of the day for this kitchen.

Byron Bay House and Studio by Vokes and Peters

Inside meets outside in a Byron Bay house that has a profound connection to nature and a grounding in exceptional craftsmanship.

Residential
A recessed niche in the bedroom wall makes reference to the form of the original attic space.

Celebrating curves: Regent

A gentle, intricate alteration and addition to a Paddington terrace uses soft curves and interlocking forms to graft the new onto the old and provide seamless continuity of space.

Residential
From the forest the house presents as a simple, silvery grey trapezoid, its a roofline in tune with the tumbling slope.

‘Thrillingly Simple’: Possum Shoot Shed

A simple pavilion formed from the remnants of an existing shed, this “thrillingly simple” project makes the most of its majestic site.

Residential
A wall of local stone, broken with blackbutt in shaded areas, acts as a spine, stitching together the house and landscape as one.

‘A powerful form’: Lune de Sang Pavilion

In a slow-growth forest in the Byron Bay hinterland, the final dwelling in a collection of powerful, monumental concrete structures designed by CHROFI has been completed – all designed to endure.

Residential
The eastern facade of the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre fronts Tumbalong Park, its terraced landscaping disguising a major access route and loading dock.

Enriching presence: ICC Sydney

The ICC Sydney complex, designed by Hassell and Populous, houses the interrelated realms of exhibition, entertainment and conference as part of the revitalization of Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

Public / cultural
The entrance has a thriving vertical garden and devil’s ivy cascading from levels above.

Jungle book: Woollahra Library

At Woollahra Library in Double Bay, Sydney, the focus is just as much on people as it is about books. Designed by BVN, it is a lively space for exploration and community connection.

Interiors
Existing and new concrete and bagged bricks contribute to a robust internal material palette.

Telescopic vision: Annandale House

Making clever use of an extreme slope, this robust and detail-focused addition to a weatherboard cottage by Welsh and Major Architects extends across its site like a telescope, creating open, calm spaces in dense inner-Sydney.

Residential
The EY Centre by FJMT.

‘Intrinsically Sydney’: The EY Centre

Combining a kinetic timber facade and a typology more often associated with slick glass, FJMT has created this “sublime” office tower that is tuned to the history of its harbour-side site and is “intrinsically Sydney.”

Commercial
The main living area is punctuated and zoned by a light well to the internal courtyard garden below.

In disguise: Balmoral House

In Balmoral House by Collins and Turner a choreographed and artful sequence of layered internal and external spaces is contained within a building form that belies its size.

Residential
The insertion of a curved timber-panelled joinery wall defines the zones within the apartment, conceals original splayed walls and provides storage space. Artwork: unknown artist.

Above the curve: Concord Apartment

This apartment renovation by Retallack Thompson overcomes spatial challenges to add character and charm.

Residential
White tile cladding applied to the new component is reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House as well as the long association that Surry Hills has with the Portuguese community.

Independent integration: Crown 515

A new set of five apartments by Smart Design Studio discreetly wraps around an existing terrace facade, while announcing itself to the street in a bold, white sculptural form.

Residential
Three flights of finely detailed concrete stairs are visible through the dark, faceted form of the home.

Privacy and openness: Coogee House

This new home by Chenchow Little is a private sanctuary that maximizes the impressive panoramic views to the Pacific Ocean, while also contributing to the neighbourhood itself.

Residential
The amount of publicly accessible space retained by the architects in the design of the Orange Regional Museum is no small feat, given the scale of the work.

‘Bold and refined’: Orange Regional Museum

Crone Architects’ addition to the civic precinct of Orange in New South Wales is a highly refined building and suite of generous public spaces that “grow” out of the landscape and connect seamlessly with the existing pedestrian network.

Public / cultural
Sydney 385 by Smart Design Studio.

Elemental and abstract: Sydney 385

Smart Design Studio’s new mixed-use building in Balgowlah, Sydney has an elegantly composed, layered outer skin that brings an urbane character to the suburban streetscape.

Commercial, Residential
A translucent glass screen covered with a 3M dichroic filter gives a kaleidescopic backdrop to the reception desk.

Balancing act: Humming Puppy Sydney

Inside an industrial brick building in Sydney’s Redfern, Karen Abernethy Architects in collaboration with Louisa Macleod have designed a space for yogis that is both immersive and reflective.

Commercial, Interiors
The living spaces have been stretched out along the ground floor and out towards the backyard.

Shapeshifter: Bronte House

An adaption of a beachside terrace by Archer Office that feels “generous, considerate and creative.”

Residential
The Farm is open to 360-degree coastal, pastoral and mountain views, while protecting its inhabitants from wild weather.

On the edge: The Farm

A new coastal home by Fergus Scott Architects that can accommodate up to thirty relatives and friends.

Residential
A layering of indoor and outdoor spaces defines the spatial arrangement of this coastal Sydney home.

Rich and robust: Brick House

A layered arrangement of volumes and materials gives this new home by Andrew Burges Architects a spatial richness and complexity that balances privacy and outlook.

Residential
The Woolloomooloo Apartments in Sydney provide a quiet retreat from the city, despite being situated near a motorway and railway.

Noise mask: Woolloomooloo Apartments

McGregor Westlake Architecture has responded with vigour to a challenging site in Sydney’s Woolloomooloo, creating a quiet and robust retreat from the cacophony of the city.

Residential
The rear elevation’s strong angles are defined by thick, black steel window reveals that contrast against the white plywood cladding.

Dynamic expression: Unfurled House

An interplay between “sensual curve and straight edge” gives spatial drama and delight to this addition to a Federation home by Christopher Polly Architect.

Residential