Flexible Modern Farmhouse Design In Australia

Perched atop a commanding hill on a 50-acre Australian estate, this 640-square-meter home by Michael Lumby Architecture and Nielsen Jenkins reimagines the Australian Farmhouse concept. Spectacular views of vineyards, Philip Island, and Western Port Bay surround it, but exposure to coastal weather necessitated a design that embraced a large, sheltered courtyard garden at its core. . . .

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A Brutalist But Serene Abode In The Australian Countryside [Video]

Developed by Zerni in partnership with Minnow Studio architects, Whipbird is a luxurious home, seated on an extraordinary site in rural Australia. The T-shaped property was designed to steadily reveal the magic of the location, gradually unveiling breathtaking views of the Noosa Hinterland and coast. Up on the crest of the peaceful ridgeline, the only . . .

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Lushly Landscaped Modern Australian House [Video]

A two-story linear volume of concrete and glass, the Toorak Residence cuts a sharp line at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Melbourne, Australia. Created by ADDARC, the 1227 square meter home design communicates a minimalist aesthetic with underlying luxury. Behind the understated exterior, the interior offers a spacious living experience. High-end furniture is . . .

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A Calm And Meditative Australian Beach House [Video]

Set back from the beach, just beyond the privacy of a lush thicket, stands a modern beach house on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. Created by Shaun Lockyer Architects, Arakoon is a commanding oceanfront house with three levels, which bed into the coastal dunes beside Noosa National Park. The stone and concrete home design . . .

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An Arched Beauty Of A Home In Australia

Distinctive archways and a tranquil green setting build a luxurious bespoke home exterior in the historic suburb of Armadale, Australia, which is in fact ten separate apartments. Created by developer Orchard Piper, architect firm Jolson, and landscape designer Myles Baldwin Design, the design of Huntingtower Road Apartments falls elegantly in line with other sizable period . . .

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A Sculptural Cliffside Home With A Breathtaking Tropical View

Aptly named The Edge, this cantilevered Queensland home seems to hover over the steep tropical cliffs of Flagstaff Hill, soaking up a beautiful view of Four Mile Beach where the rainforest meets the reefs. Designed by Charles Wright Architects, this award-winning property recently made big waves when it hit the market, available fully furnished and . . .

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Project Albatross: A House Near The Beach By BGD Architects

A sleek and stunning modern-day oasis is what you’ll find at Albatross in Mermaid Beach, OLD, Australia. What you’ll feel here is a connection to all elements of nature as the expansive windows bring the outside in. From the cool, natural stone finishes to the warmth of the timber throughout the structure, this marvelous home . . .

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Bridge House [Visualized]

Architect Max Pritchard designed the Bridge House, which is situated near Adelaide, Australia, creating a plan that respects to the Aboriginal “Touch the Earth Lightly” approach, both visually and environmentally. In this 3D visualization of the house by designer Faraz, we see the structure is clad with recyclable sheet steel, and encounter the insulated concrete . . .

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Pretty Beach House in Sydney

We were wowed by this exclusive, pretty beach-side guesthouse in Sydney, Australia, a luxury accomodation located on the Bouddi Peninsula. Its stunning pool and deck, accented by a natural tree practically growing out through the middle, is gorgeous. The natural beauty of the surrounding forestry add more rustic flare to the feel of the house . . .

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Schools with a splash of color

The driving force in the design of schools is the well being of the student’s. With this in mind the Australia based architects smith+tracey have come up with solutions that both engage the students and deviate from what they would normally expect for a school environment. These spaces are adaptive and interesting. The use of . . .

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ANZ Center, Melbourne: Colorful, Creative Office

Congratulations to Australian architectural office Hassell for taking out first place at the 2010 World Architectural Festival for best interiors and fit out award with their project, “ANZ Business Centre”. Located on the Yarra River, this is an impressive building. This banking headquarters is designed to accommodate 6,500 employees making it the largest single-tenanted commercial . . .

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