Behind the Design: Chan Architecture
An insight into Chan Architecture’s design process, exploring how they create thoughtful, human-centred homes grounded in real life.
Architecture and Interior Design
Salmon House by True Story
Set high on a sloping Northcote corner, this multi-level family home flows through a series of immersive spaces shaped by light, material and rhythm. Designed for both connection and solitude, it gently links indoor living with garden, pool and the broader landscape.
Home Pavilion by MRTN Architects
Anchored by a central pavilion, this residence by MRTN Architects draws on mid-century Eichler principles to prioritise connection, adaptability and social life. Carefully arranged volumes balance privacy and openness, shaping a timeless family home defined by structure and materiality.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD. is a sky-high Melbourne apartment inspired by light, clouds and elevation. Defined by serene minimalism and sculptural forms, the home layers warm textures and curated furnishings to create a calm, celestial retreat floating above the CBD.
Earth + Sky House by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
A considered downsizer designed to support ageing in place. Single-level living, intuitive circulation and earthy materials create a calm, adaptable home that fosters wellbeing and a strong connection to landscape.
Bawley Point by Watershed Architects
A respectful coastal renovation on NSW’s South Coast, transforming a modest brick shack into a multi-generational holiday home. Retaining its original form, the project embraces simplicity, connection and relaxed seaside living.
Sienna House by 868 Architects
A sensitive coastal renovation in South Cronulla, transforming a single-storey cottage into a contemporary double-storey home. Sandstone grounding and a sculptural upper form balance heritage, innovation and light-filled coastal living.
Anglesea House by Eckersley Architects
Anglesea House by Eckersley Architects reinterprets Australian coastal living through post-war modernist forms and beach shack simplicity. Designed for multi-generational family life, the home balances shared spaces with moments of retreat, grounded in landscape and material restraint.
Park St by SGKS ARCH
In Melbourne’s St Kilda West, Park St transforms two ageing Art Deco flats into a vibrant, contemporary family home. Bold, playful and deeply personal, the design celebrates colour, creativity and character — blending heritage charm with fearless modern expression.
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Why Studio Tasmania is the Ultimate Secluded Getaway for Design Lovers
Framing the untouched beauty of 9 Mile Beach and the Aurora Australis, Studio Tasmania is a bucket-list retreat that blurs the line between architecture and wilderness. This secluded escape celebrates connection, calm and the raw wonder of Tasmania’s natural landscape.
Corbel House by Nick Bell Architects
Transformation of a steep, narrow site into a light-filled family home. Drawing on the medieval corbel for inspiration, the design maximises space and views while blending robust materials, bespoke details and sustainability.