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.
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.
Handpicked by CO-architecture, these house interiors resonated most with our audience in 2025. Defined by considered layouts, nuanced material choices and homes designed around the way people live, each project offers a compelling snapshot of contemporary Australian interiors.
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.
Reimagination of a historic rural home with a sensitive new A-frame extension. Balancing separation and connection, the addition by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture enhances family living while honouring the homestead’s agricultural roots.
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.
Perched in Queensland’s Blackall Range, Mapleton House redefines the idea of home through a fluid connection between architecture and landscape. Immersed in nature yet deeply personal, the house balances openness and intimacy, embracing its hillside setting with quiet confidence.
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.
A thoughtful example of respectful, passive design, Cake House captures the joy of seaside living today while ensuring its comfort, efficiency, and relevance for generations to come.
For architect Sarah Waller, good design begins with listening to the land. She believes a home should respond to its surroundings, capturing light, views, and a sense of belonging. Her River House, overlooking the Brisbane River, reflects this philosophy, creating harmony between people and place.
Blending family warmth with the rugged beauty of the Australian bush. Designed by BENT Architecture, Korinda House's earthy forms, lush courtyards, and sustainable materials create a home that protects, connects, and celebrates its unique landscape.
