An old red brick 1920s Californian Bungalow in Hawthorn has been creatively transformed to its former glory following much-needed tweaks to the existing house and the addition of a spacious and light-filled contemporary rear extension. Lyall House is the work of Neil Architecture – a team who never ceases to inspire through its thoughtful design and harmonious material choice. With a simple yet, effective design intent to reference the materiality of the old house, David Neil

There’s no shortage of media coverage on Maitland’s Riverlink Building. And that’s no surprise. Not only because it was designed by renowned Sydney-based architects, CHROFI, and has become this historic New South Wales town’s gateway building, seamlessly linking High Street in the town centre to the Hunter River. Or because it’s the place to meet in Maitland, offering various public facilities, a restaurant, café and a covered space for outdoor events or somewhere to simply s

A newly renovated home in Sydney’s Woollahra uses a clever combination of handmade Petersen bricks to create something really special for its owners. In fact, this superb team effort by Sam Crawford Architects and SQ Projects, as builder, has delivered a stylish, yet practical new home that is sure to be enjoyed by their clients for many years to come. What was an 1860’s stone cottage, with a 1970’s extension, has been thoughtfully transformed in to a stunning four bedroom,

A tight and prominent corner block on a residential street in Sydney’s Balmain was a design challenge relished by the dynamic duo that is SQ Projects and Q Design. It enabled them to create a bold, yet visually stunning statement with the facade, and also allowed them indulge in a gorgeous and open, but completely private oasis within. For Joseph Quarello, Director, Q Design, and also the homeowner, material choice for the façade was fairly easy. “We always thought we would u

The Riverlink Building in the NSW town of Maitland is already making an indelible mark. While not yet officially opened, this magnificent structure truly is a sight to behold: a unique and beautifully designed sculptural gateway that’s creating the much-needed connection between the town’s High Street and the mighty Hunter River. The brainchild of CHROFI, Manly’s cutting edge architects, has been a good five plus years in the making. True to CHROFI’s big picture approach, thi