Architecture

A core focus of Habitus Living is showcasing incredible residential architecture. Through our editorial lens, we highlight awe-inspiring residential building design and interiors. Be captivated by architectural house design from around Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. These are homes carefully selected to illustrate architecture that is clever, ingenious and unexpected.

Renewed coastal living at The Bach

Designed by Soul Home and GÜD Studios, ‘The Bach’ is set by the serene Illawarra coastline on the New South Wales South Coast. With a focus on this coastal character, the house has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis.

The delight of Duplexity

Duplexity is a project that showcases duplex design at its best. Not content for the normal architectural outcome, MOWA Architects has created two homes that transcend the everyday to become exemplars of design.

CHROFI makes waves with its coastal architecture

‘Architectural prowess meets unexpected delight’ should be the mantra of renowned architecture and design practice CHROFI. Twenty-one years old and stronger than ever, this studio makes waves – especially with its coastal residential design.

Splinter Society marries the past and the future at Hawthorn Gable House

Beautifully interconnected in a material conversation that crosses time, Splinter Society’s design for Hawthorn Gable House marries the past to future with extraordinary aplomb.

Quirk Studio merges natural beauty with artistic interiors in Mumbai

Quirk Studio unveils a 140-square-metre residential apartment in South Mumbai, skilfully integrating the allure of the Arabian Sea and a curated art collection into its design elements.

A natural sanctuary in the Noosa Hinterland

This stunning residence in the Noosa hinterland exudes a timeless quality through a masterful response to the environment and a deep commitment to material excellence.

TRUNK (HOTEL) is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design

The recently-opened TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK in Tokyo introduces an architectural blend of local and international design elements. The hotel aims to offer a deeply embedded community experience while adhering to both Japanese and Scandinavian design aesthetics.

A treasure trove of material textures

Terra Casa Byron Bay has all the clean, modern lines to make a stunning shot in the round, but there’s more than meets the eye in terms of sustainable materials and climatically informed design in this house by Davis Architects.

Ivory House: All about luminescence

In the picturesque neighbourhood of Caulfield, Melbourne, Ivory House – by Homeroom Studio in collaboration with Tecture – stands as a testament to modern design sensibilities.

Giant Design’s interpretation of a neutral villa palette

This villa is an exploration of neutral palettes meeting contemporary design, in the heart of Poly Purple Mountain in Foshan, China.

“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura

Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere.

Wabi Sabi Pavilion blends traditional and contemporary Indian design

Tasked with creating a family gathering space in the garage of their client’s home, 182 Design has adopted a pavilion sensibility, which suits the climate and footprint well.

REDDIE, set, design

Caroline and Andrew Olah have used their own house as the backdrop for the furniture they create under the REDDIE brand.

Sound Garden is for the music lovers of Brisbane to congregate

There is something outlandish to the sheer size of Brisbane’s Sound Garden with Hogg and Lamb’s design making no apologies. This is a large large venue, that expects – in fact, demands, a crowd.

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Architecture

Renewed coastal living at The Bach

The delight of Duplexity

CHROFI makes waves with its coastal architecture

Splinter Society marries the past and the future at Hawthorn Gable House

Quirk Studio merges natural beauty with artistic interiors in Mumbai

A natural sanctuary in the Noosa Hinterland

TRUNK (HOTEL) is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design

A treasure trove of material textures

Ivory House: All about luminescence

Giant Design’s interpretation of a neutral villa palette

“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura

Wabi Sabi Pavilion blends traditional and contemporary Indian design

REDDIE, set, design

Sound Garden is for the music lovers of Brisbane to congregate

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