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Why a Family Chose a Cladded Monolithic FormFor a growing family, extending a suburban house is rarely only a question of adding bedrooms or increasing floor area. The more meaningful decisions concern…
Inside a New Multigenerational Home in Joondalup with Two Separate KitchensA new residence in Joondalup has been designed around a familiar Australian family arrangement: several generations living close together while retaining a…
Smart Shading for Heritage ArchitectureThe integration of smart home blinds into a heritage-listed façade requires a careful balance between discreet technology and visible history. Windows are…
How a Landscape Architect Shaped Subiaco’s Community GardenA community garden can be much more than a collection of raised beds. In a dense inner-city suburb such as Subiaco, it can become a small piece of civic…
Bamboo flooring choices for Australian homesA Comparison of Three Different Bamboo Flooring Options for Australian Homes starts with a simple observation: bamboo is not one uniform flooring product. The…
The science of sound in a home music studioA home music studio is a design problem with two equally important outcomes: the room must support accurate listening, and it must remain comfortable enough to…
The Perth stylist shaping interiors for national magazinesIn the finished pages of a national interiors magazine, a room can appear effortless: a linen throw falls loosely across a chair, a ceramic vessel catches a…
How a central courtyard transforms a terraced houseIn a narrow terraced house, daylight is often treated as a limited resource. Rooms are arranged in a long sequence, neighbouring walls restrict side windows,…
A bathroom renovation in a Perth Art Deco apartmentIn a city apartment, a bathroom renovation is rarely just a matter of replacing dated fixtures. The room sits within a larger architectural story: the…
Why Heat Pumps Belong in Thoughtful Home DesignHot water is one of the largest ongoing energy demands in an Australian home, yet its equipment is often treated as an afterthought. The cylinder sits outside,…