Jenny Brown
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Rare Burley Griffin house in Toorak hits the Melbourne market
When Americans Marc and Mary Parlange inspected the 1924 house in 2017 – and bought it as their forever home – they did not know it was one of the rarest houses in Australia. → Read More
This amazing bushfire rebuild on the Wye River, Victoria, is a thing of beauty and safety
After losing their holiday home to a Christmas Day bushfire, this family rebuilt a house that is not only defendable but beautiful to look at and be in. Take a look. → Read More
Young architect designs a house for his parents at Willunga, south of Adelaide
A couple with a small-town cottage transformed it into a sunny and stylish new build, with the help of a young architect they found very close to home. → Read More
Sunshine Coast Design book shows off the best of coastal architecture
Even before sea-changers flocked to this coastal destination to escape coronavirus, locals had a plan to preserve its landscape and design values. → Read More
What a good son: The architect who designed a house in the Blue Mountains for his mum
What a wonderful son. It wasn't easy but this clever architect created a two-bedroom house for his mother on a strict budget, and the result is a delight. → Read More
How a traditional Redfern terrace took an unexpected turn
From the street, this could be any terrace home. Step inside and this residence is a stunning and thoughtful merging of two historic properties now living as one family home. → Read More
How a traditional Redfern terrace took an unexpected turn
From the street, this could be any terrace home. Step inside and this residence is a stunning and thoughtful merging of two historic properties now living as one family home. → Read More
Australia’s best residential architecture in 2020
Here are some of the most memorable house projects we’ve looked at in 2020. → Read More
Affordable building: The small Tasmanian house that’s built to be moved
This young architect came up with an unusual way to work towards his dream home, starting with a stylish and comfortable but admittedly small abode. → Read More
Revealed: Winners of the Australian Institute of Architects National Awards 2020
The award most of our top-ranked architects covet is named for that giant of the profession, Robin Boyd - who would undoubtedly approve of these projects. → Read More
How this architect-designed Mornington Peninsula house won at country idyll
Everything about this new Mornington Peninsula build signals home sweet farm-style home, so much so that no one ever wants to leave. → Read More
Iconic Melbourne buildings: A dark and tawdry tale of two city townhouses
Dirty Dr James Beaney would love the idea that his repurposed 1886 Melbourne townhouse was currently on the market for $50 million. → Read More
Sustainable House Day 2020: Why you should care about it
Its mission is to spread the message that it's better to start somewhere with creating more sustainable homes – however small – than to not start at all. → Read More
Melbourne's historic Como House is getting its own COVID-19 crisis makeover
Restoring the South Yarra mansion to how it actually looked in its Victorian heyday will render it somewhat different to the image most have of the 'white wedding cake' on the hill above the Yarra. → Read More
How this 159-year-old Darlinghurst stone terrace found the light in 2020
There are narrower houses in inner Sydney than this one in Darlinghurst with its five-metre, smack-on-the-pavement frontage but the oppressive interior gloom was overwhelming. → Read More
Artisan Victorian paint company finds niche business stimulus in lockdown
Never underestimate the power of a woman with a grand plan for her locked-down partner to drive a sales surge for one of Australia’s most specialised paint manufacturers. → Read More
Granny flat or stunning extension? How this architect nailed multi-generational living
If this is granny flat living, move us in. After talking their 80-something mother into selling her house and coming to live with them, they ended up with a sophisticated extension worthy of any age group. → Read More
Two Sheds: Charming new project as Lorne attracts COVID-changers
Many professionals have realised they can work remotely and are sick of the city. And with projects like this rustic-meets-luxury home popping up, it's a town to watch. → Read More
The gloomy Melbourne terrace extended for light, space and teenagers
Knowing the propensity of teenage boys to lurk elusively, this couple managed to draw them out of their rooms by bringing the light – and some more space – in. → Read More
Curiouser and curiouser: Alice’s new house comes complete with its own looking glass
It's a renovation with a difference. Glassy wings added to a '60s brick house play with spatial perceptions and won their architect a top prize. Take a look. → Read More