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…
Protecting your home from bush fires
Bushfire preparation is all about ensuring you find a home that has the relevant bushfire zonings before you build or purchase
Designed for you: Creating the perfect floorplan
A well-thought-out floorplan is the basis for any home, especially one that will stand the test of time and cater to your family’s needs well into the future
Sleek and sophisticated: home design
With a nod to its natural surroundings, this home provides a space to be proud of for its new homeowners
Display Village: presenting your dream home
This stunning display village offers a taste of the quality homes that could be yours
Editor’s pick: Home designs of 2015
We reflect on the best of Grand Designs Australia and internationally of the past year
Kit home designs: The Kiamba
If you're looking for a small first home, or something to downsize to, the Kiamba is a fantastic kit home option
Kit home designs: Cedar Creek
In the style of a classic Queenslander house, with traditional verandahs and support poles, the Cedar Creek kit home is perfect for a growing family
Kit home designs: The Kirralee
Functional and popular, the Kirralee is a great kit home for narrow blocks and bushland living
Kit home designs: The Springbrook
This colonial cottage look-alike allows for easy and convenient renovation or extension