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…
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…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
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…
REAL HOME: London converted chapel
This 1903 chapel has been painstakingly restored to create a stunning and dramatic London home.
A fresh Hamptons style kitchen design
This Hamptons style kitchen design from Kitchens by Peter Gill combines a minimalist, uncluttered look with splashes of warmth and homeliness.
REAL HOME: Timber tree house
From an uninhabitable dwelling to an award-winning abode, this timber home design home revels in the natural beauty and versatility of wood.
REAL HOME: Modernised Edwardian home
This stylish, modern update to a heritage Edwardian home is far from just black and white.
Budget renovation advice: Get classy on a cheapskate’s budget
Get the designer look at a fraction of the price with renovation advice from expert Cherie Barber.
Grand Designs Australia: Hampton Timber House
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel’s Grand Designs Australia, Hampton Timber House is a truly unique timber-clad, Japanese-inspired home.
Top 10 most expensive home repairs
Avoid having to make costly repairs to the home you’ve just purchased with Archicentre’s top 10 most expensive home repairs checklist, and potential traps summary.
10 stay-sane-while-renovating tips
Here are 10 stay-sane-while-renovating tips to help you survive and thrive during your renovation.
REAL HOME: Modernised period-style beach house
Modern design principles transform this pre-1940’s beach house into a contemporary retreat.
Energy efficiency in your home
DID YOU KNOW? The year your home was built will determine how energy efficient you are.