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Eckersley Architects Anglesea House Australia exterior courtyard

A Minimal Beach House in Australia Takes Inspiration from Modernist Coastal Homes of the 1950s-60s

Toby Orton·May 5, 2026

Open cross sections define the Australia's seaside Anglesea House by Eckersley Architects, with doors sliding back to reveal panoramic ocean views right through the house.

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James Allen Architects House in the City Adelaide exterior with open full length glazing

Rustic Materials Give Life to this Contemporary Home in Adelaide

Toby Orton·April 14, 2026

In inner-city Adelaide, House in the City offers a gentle negotiation between past and present. The work of James Allen Architects, the home historic home was updated with rustic materials to create a tactile, charming update that elevated what came before.

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Nick Kent Design Bondi House Australia Facade at sunset

Nick Kent Design Uses a Mishmash of Materials for this Striking Sydney Home

Toby Orton·April 3, 2026

Bondi House by Nick Kent Design is a flexible steel-framed home and studio in Sydney, wrapped in glass, polycarbonate and metal with adjustable screens and native plantings.

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Plantasia is a Pattern-Filled Holiday Retreat by YSG Studio in New South Wales

Toby Orton·February 17, 2026

Designed by YSG Studio, Plantasia is a sensory experience whose heavy use of patterned wallpaper throughout contrasts brilliantly with verdant views.

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Hayley Pryor the Oculus ADU Byron Bay Australia

Garden Shed-Inspired ADU Touches Down Lightly in Byron Bay by Hayley Pryor

Toby Orton·February 15, 2026

Designed and built with exacting attention to detail, The Oculus by Hayley Pryor takes inspiration from the classic Australian garden shed, elevating the humble outbuilding to create a five-star ADU that can be shifted on site.

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Sibling Architecture Create a Bright, Playful House to Gather

Toby Orton·February 1, 2026

With new high ceilings, carefully placed skylights, and an outdoor deck that seamlessly connects to the kitchen, A House to Gather by Sibling Architecture shines with a generosity of space that belies its compact size.

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Corrugated Metal Cladding a Negative Space Characterize this Home in Perth

Toby Orton·January 20, 2026

The Henville Street House by Philip Stejskal Architecture makes for a contemporary, industrial addition to its Perth neighborhood.

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A Hillside Concrete Bunker House Unleashes Incredible Views of the Ocean

Toby Orton·October 29, 2025

James Stockwell Architect’s Bunkeren residence in Whitebridge, Australia, is a contemporary concrete home seamlessly integrated into the rocky hillside, blending modern design with coastal geology.

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A Home in Melbourne Gains a Contemporary Update by Lovell Burton Architecture

Toby Orton·October 14, 2025

Lovell Burton Architecture transforms Carlton Cottage in Melbourne with recycled materials, a central courtyard, and adaptive design.

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Architecture

Exposed Timber Both Inside and Out Characterizes this New House in Toronto

In Japan, the House off the Ground Relies on a Striking Cantilever Structure to Perch on a Sloping Site

Shed Architecture Designed a Brand-New Waterfront Home in Washington State

Design

The Press Collection by Studio Truly Truly Makes Plushness Feel Grounded

MUJI’s Products are Transformed into Miniature Worlds by Tatsuya Tanaka

Kula Modern Elevates the Humble Outdoor Outlet Cover Into a Thing of Beauty

Art

Artist Klaus Littmann Creates an Arena for a Tree in Venice

Rio Kobayashi Unveils a Living Room Installation for London Design Festival

Architecture, Ephemera, Memorabilia, and More at Paris’ New Maison Gainsbourg

Photography

Photographer Leong Yong Heng Creates Super Detailed, Minimalist Images that Play with Color, Shadow and Silhouette

MUJI’s Products are Transformed into Miniature Worlds by Tatsuya Tanaka

Photographer Paul Clemence Makes the Palm Springs Aluminaire House His Muse

In Japan, the House off the Ground Relies on a Striking Cantilever Structure to Perch on a Sloping Site

La Source Vive is a Concert Hall Nested Like an Onion Above Lake Geneva

Shed Architecture Designed a Brand-New Waterfront Home in Washington State

Australia

A Minimal Beach House in Australia Takes Inspiration from Modernist Coastal Homes of the 1950s-60s

Rustic Materials Give Life to this Contemporary Home in Adelaide

Nick Kent Design Uses a Mishmash of Materials for this Striking Sydney Home

Plantasia is a Pattern-Filled Holiday Retreat by YSG Studio in New South Wales

Garden Shed-Inspired ADU Touches Down Lightly in Byron Bay by Hayley Pryor

Sibling Architecture Create a Bright, Playful House to Gather

Corrugated Metal Cladding a Negative Space Characterize this Home in Perth

A Hillside Concrete Bunker House Unleashes Incredible Views of the Ocean

A Home in Melbourne Gains a Contemporary Update by Lovell Burton Architecture

Exposed Timber Both Inside and Out Characterizes this New House in Toronto

In Japan, the House off the Ground Relies on a Striking Cantilever Structure to Perch on a Sloping Site

Shed Architecture Designed a Brand-New Waterfront Home in Washington State

Milwaukee’s Curtain House Goes off Script from the Neighbors with its Striking Rectangular Shape

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