Projects
View and learn more about the design of houses and other residential projects, including apartments, luxury houses, beachfront houses, waterfront houses, share houses, duplexes, country houses, holiday houses, eco-houses, stand-alone houses, studio apartments, residential developments, and residential estates; for case studies, precedent studies, and inspiration.
Featuring the work of renown architects Sean Godsell Architects, Tony Owen Architects, Sam Crawford Architects, Architects EAT, John Henry Architects, Steen Architects, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, Shuhei Endo, Kengo Kuma, Tezuka Architects, Akira Sakamoto, Arkhefield Architects, Ian Moore Architects, Paul Morgan, Robert Simeoni Architects, Andrew Maynard Architects, Haskell Architects, Stutchbury + Pape Architects, Stanisic Architects, Candelapas Associates, The TVS Partnership, Energy Architecture, Saunders Architects, Williams Boag Architects, Kevin Hayes Architects, and Kinsley + Associates, among many others.
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Creating a mammoth, sustainable residential community bursting with green roofs and sky gardens undulating in a single continuous loop is no easy feat. Vietnamese dwp architects have done it, unveiling the design of their Everrich 2 Apartments for District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. This self-sustaining community has already kicked off construction with approval from local authorities. The organic wave design softens the gigantic structure, with various dwelling types and landscaping opportunities on offer. Green strategies implemented by dwp include the use of precast concrete, maximum use of local masonry, unencumbered views from all apartments, natural ventilation, and other ecologically sustainable design strategies. The building will be an example of living on a grand scale in Vietnam with its green roofs, lavational shading treatments and skygardens. Images: Courtesy dwp architects
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A style or particular sense of fashion can rarely address the individuality of a site and the clients who wish to occupy it. For Paul Uhlmann Architects, the beauty and success of an architectural solution lies in its ability to connect with both the client and the individual demands of a site. Located at Suffolk Park at the Southern end of the Tweed Coast, the Tuckeroo Residence is an example of this very principle in practice, where site, client and architects are in perfect sync.
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There is always an innate need to own the latest and greatest, this is the materialistic zeitgeist we live in. It asks a lot for something to relinquish the stigma of the used, to reuse and create something special. The Hill End Ecohouse by Queensland-based Riddel Architecture is a home constructed almost entirely from the house it replaced. A thoughtful design response, it holistically integrates with its site, climate and surrounds, whilst providing a flexible home designed for change according to the needs of the family within.
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The coastal beach house has, in many ways, developed nuances of a national building style, an evolving identity coming to par with the ‘wool shed’ and ‘federation home’. But when a new owner calls for a new intervention, how do you improve on a classic?
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The sky is the limit. Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design have submitted plans for Miapolis, a 160-storey ‘city within a city’ situated on Watson Island in Miami, which could make Dubai’s Burj Khalifa’s right to brag about being the world’s tallest tower null and void. If approved, the structure will be, at 975 metres, 147 metres taller than the Burj Khalifa. The self-contained ‘city’ would contain restaurants, an observatory, an amusement park, 1.96 million sq ft of retail space, 1 million sq ft of office space, over 1000 apartments and a 792-room hotel. Kobi Korp has a history of designing extravagant and daring large-scale, high-rise condominiums. The idea for the Miami Tower has been around for a while, but has now started to pick up steam with developer Guillermo Socarras reportedly in talks with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure height approval. The construction of Miapolis is expected to create 46,000 construction jobs whilst establishing 35,000 permanent jobs, and inject $2.5 billion annually into the local Miami economy, which would allow the $39 million debt owed to the city to be paid off.
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They say the most successful plans are 99% preparation, 1% execution, and this Kangaroo Island beach house is no exception. Some would-be dreamhome-owners live onsite – in a less-than-dream home – for years before finally building up the courage (and the kitty) to realise their architectural fantasies. In doing so, they get a chance to learn the intricacies of the local topography, the seasonal weather patterns, and where to stand to get the best views.
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Built as one of three weekenders in a ‘family compound’ on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Zac’s House was originally conceived – and conditionally approved – as a two-storey project, with an eye to minimising the building footprint. The idea was to build ‘up’, not ‘out’. But by the time Neeson Murcutt inherited the project this had all changed: the usefulness of the outdoor areas was limited by setback requirements, and the impact on neighbours was proving too difficult to manage. So instead of abandoning the existing conditional approval and embarking on a lengthy new planning process, Neeson Murcutt set about finding a workable ‘complying’ design: a one-storey home that stretched to the boundary, forging a better home-garden relationship in the process, not to mention dramatically lowering its profile – both vertically and in terms of visual impact.
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The art of architecture can take its followers on a majestic voyage, featuring projects that require painstaking restoration or remarkable transformation. The dedication in converting an obsolete, timeworn construction into a glorious architectural artwork is a skill not many can boast. Being able to complete such a radical change, whilst simultaneously creating an artistic masterpiece in its own right, is something that most architects strive for.
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Architects Ink
The owners of this beachside getaway lived next door for several years, formulating a plan for their ideal home before engaging Architects Ink to bring their dreams to reality. At Architects Ink, the process is as important as the finished product, focusing on collaboration with both clients and builders, strong design skills, 3D modelling, and a strong understanding og how people use space.
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Paradigm Architects
Paradigm Architects is a Perth-based practice witha focus on the research and public promotion of environmentally and regionally responsive design throughout Western Australia. Located in the tropical, arid environs of South Hedland, WA, this laguage centre embodies the symbiosis between the land and its custodians.
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