In this issue

Getting smart
The Big Reveal
Inside visionary houses

TWIN FLAMES

LOOKING TO APPEAL to an ‘eccentric, multicultural demographic’ in Melbourne’s Windsor, the property owners called on architect and interior designer Maria Danos to help bring to life this high-quality, small-scale townhouse development.

3 mins

PEAK FLOW

TACKLING AN AWKWARD configuration by opening up the internal circulation with the clever use of curving elements as well as removing most ceilings to steal more vertical space has reawakened this apartment into a flowing, relaxed home.

2 mins

GILT EDGED

LAYERED SHADES of white on white and the installation of a new master ensuite and additional skylights and windows uplift the interiors of this heritage home.

2 mins

VA VA VISTA

[Walsh Bay]

3 mins

TURNING CIRCLE

A stately residence and contemporary pavilion have been linked via a new cloistered walkway, setting the tone for the heritage-meets-modern style to follow.

3 mins

High pitched

Layers of Scandinavian and mid-century design add the luxe frosting to this snowy, chalet-style bolthole.

3 mins

Cabinet Of Curiosities

A grand old Sydney house that brimmed with soul (even in its most derelict state) has been transformed into a home filled with wonder and whimsy.

4 mins

Monumental vision

Informed by architectural showpieces savoured on their overseas travels, and inspired by the work of a leading local architect, these Melbourne owners fashion a spectacular new build in the heart of the action.

4 mins

Detail ORIENTED

A wealth of considered elements are the hallmark of the reinvention of this heritage house into a haven of contemporary living for a young family.

3 mins

Rhythm And Flow

Creating a coherent connection and simplifying the levels in this Sydney home was the first step in enhancing its charm and facilitating easy family living.

4 mins

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