ARC – Feature

Tropical Modernism and Passive Design Combine in Casa de Silva

Designed for a couple who commute daily from Malabe to the centre of Colombo for work, Casa De Silva is a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Sri Lanka.

A Sustainable Home Inspired by Love, Loss and Family

For architect Daniel Moore, designing a house for his parents on an historic block of family land became an unexpectedly emotional experience.

Revisiting the Upside Down Akubra House

With the biggest issue of Habitus – the House of the Year Special Edition – about to hit shelves, we look back at last year’s winner to find out how the owners of this off-grid home have settled in.

A Special Pocket of Birchgrove

Located in Sydney’s Birchgrove, this period house conceals a contemporary addition by architect Brian Zulaikha, founding partner of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.

Bucolic Beauty

A rural barn house designed to transport a family away from the hectic demands of work and life.

Franklin by Ola Studio is an Enviable Beachside Haven

Down a sandy road on the Mornington Peninsula, Ola Studio’s Franklin is a batten-clad beachside home that exudes tranquillity.

Room by Room and Bones Studio Revamp a Traditional Queenslander

Room by Room and Bones Studio deliver a new take on a traditional Queenslander for a family looking for an improved indoor-outdoor living experience.

Luwist Spatial Designs a Row of Fun-Sized Affordable Homes

A row of compact, breezy and light-filled homes have been developed by Luwist Spatial in Indonesia to help young people who “could barely afford to buy their own houses” enter the market.

Designed To Be Expressive: Shutter House by State of Kin

State of Kin’s bold use of colour and unique style comes to life in Shutter House, a Perth home that embraces the joyfulness of design.

Mates Who Build Together Stay Together

Positioned halfway up Richmond Hill, Patrick Jost brings industrial touches and a rooftop view to the Richmond House, a family home for a friend.

Peninsula House is an Art Collector’s Dream

Navigating the significant challenges created by the elements of the Mornington Peninsula landscape, Peninsula House by Carr works with the surroundings to put the client’s extensive art collection at the forefront.