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.
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.
Nicola Millward, Director of Nx Studio, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program for purpose-driven practices. Nx Studio delivers sustainable commercial and residential design, prioritising adaptive reuse, collaboration and low-impact materials.
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.
Discover five inspiring Australian renovations, where leading local architects transform existing homes into thoughtful, beautifully renewed spaces.
Nathasha Slangen, Director of Emotive Designs, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program for purpose-driven practices. Emotive Designs creates bespoke, sustainable homes shaped by emotional design and collaboration.
Andrew Samuel, founder of Samuel Architecture, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program helping architects and designers build resilient, purpose-driven practices. His Melbourne studio balances integrity, precision and belonging.
Anthony Chan, director of Chan Architecture, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program helping architects and designers build resilient, purpose-driven practices. His long-standing Melbourne team delivers thoughtful, collaborative and sustainable design.
Saru Design joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program helping architects and designers build resilient, purpose-driven practices. The agile studio delivers personalised, future-focused interiors shaped by human needs and sustainability.
Curated by CO-architecture, these standout new builds were among the most popular of 2025. Each project captured attention for its thoughtful planning, refined materiality and lifestyle-led design — offering inspiring benchmarks for contemporary Australian homes.
Discover 2025’s most-popular home renovations on CO-architecture, from heritage restorations to contemporary extensions—featuring smart design ideas, modern materials and inspiring transformations.
Nathalie Scipioni, founder of Nathalie Scipioni Architects, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program helping architects and designers build resilient, purpose-driven practices. Her studio blends European sensibilities with bold, innovative Australian design.
