Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Ring Oven Clinker Bricks: A Craft Modern Brickmaking Cannot Replicate
In an era of highly automated manufacturing, some of the world’s most distinctive bricks are still made much…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
10 Home Façade Ideas
Your home’s facade is the first thing anyone sees, it sets the tone before a guest even reaches…
Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand
Perched above the sweeping waters of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this striking American lodge-inspired home makes a bold…
A Modern Extension Without the Usual Compromises
Most homeowners assume that adding space to a house means months of disruption, major structural work, and a…
Building advice: Stubborn sites
A difficult block of land can put everything on pause. Keep the progress going with a few tips from the specialists
Grand Designs Australia: Torrens Park modern mansion
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel’s Grand Designs Australia. Clinging to the hillside, this dramatic South Australian house was customised at every turn to create Richard and Denise Jones’ dream home
Grand Designs Australia: From Gaia with love
Spending weekdays in blissful Byron Bay and weekends in buzzing Broadbeach, Gregg Cave lives an enviable lifestyle
One of a kind: contemporary home
This streamlined home comes with plenty of surprises — including some extra-special features
