2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
ArchiPro Launches ‘What I Wish I’d Known’: The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners Starting a Renovation or New Build
ArchiPro has launched What I Wish I’d Known: A Guide for Homeowners Commencing Their Renovation or New Build,…
Nordic Sophistication: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Modern Living
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs, this extensive renovation seamlessly blends the old with the…
Wave house
An edgy yet serene seaside sanctuary by Studio McGilp. Built on the edge of the Southern Ocean, Wave…
Less is More | Austaron
From Inside to out, this stylish home boasts a cohesive palette of materials. The vision for the design…
Real home: Federation home renovation
A case of good things come to those who wait, this dilapidated home was restored to its former glory using the best old materials and work practices — and modern ones where necessary
Real renovation: Wild west
An interior designer sees the potential in a neglected Cape Dutch house, despite the lack of power, the gunshots at night and the wildlife frequenting the dinner table
The Future is Here: Melbourne Projects and The Factory
The world of design and production is quickly changing, challenging the existing means in which we consume the objects we have come to depend upon.
Grand Designs Australia: Sunny Sanctuary
Clever cladding and a two-storey extension have transformed this light-filled and private family home.
Real renovation: Sweet spot
Steeped in history, this former barber shop and lolly store has been transformed into a functional family home with all the mod cons
Parex Group launches new Davco Grout
With the aim to give new life to any tiled area, this new product from Parex Group is a must for any homeowner.
Real Renovation: Bygone-era beauty
A former hospital has been transformed into modern residences and, with its architecture painstakingly restored to its late-19th century glory days, now evokes exquisite style, both inside and out
CSR Monier’s vision with ColourTouch
When building a new home, visualizing the end result is always difficult, especially in the research and planning stage. CSR Monier make it easier with their ColourTouch software
Recap of the Build and Renovating Expo: July 4-6 2014
Over the weekend, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre hosted the Build and Renovating Expo. Held right in the middle…
Renovation: A new lease of life
Rather than demolish their red brick post-war house, these owners recognised its charm and character, and decided to not only add on but also complement it in a sophisticated fashion