On the one hand, interesting modern interior pieces and beautiful materials, on the other, a calm, soothing color scheme – this home in Melbourne perfectly balances style and a welcoming atmosphere. The house was built at the beginning of the last century, but now only a modest Victorian facade and a few elements of classical…
Gorgeous classical arches welcome the owners and guests of this house in Melbourne – it was built more than 100 years ago and is city’s important architectural heritage. But as is often the case with Australian architecture, the inner space of the house is much more modern than it seems at first glance. The industrial-style…
‘In the modern world, the word ‘classic’ about design and architecture has to a certain extent lost its true meaning of ‘time-tested excellence’, and is rather perceived as something outdated and unfashionable. But not for designer Ali Ross, who fell in love with her future home, a 100-year-old Victorian mansion with an elegant, classic facade,…
This bright, modern home in Melbourne wouldn’t be as elegant and inviting if it weren’t for the classic bones of its spaces. The house is an example of beautiful Victorian architecture from the turn of the last century, which gave the interior arches, gorgeous windows and high ceilings. Hecker Guthrie studio only complemented all this…
In the portfolio of Paul Uhlmann Architects, this project is named Cloud View – to make clear that location plays a key role here. Indeed, the cottage is located high in the mountains, offering its owners panoramic views of the tops of neighboring hills and clouds. With such stunning starting conditions in mind, the home…
This charming house in the suburbs of Melbourne was built in the 1970s and is a fine example of the well-preserved mid-century style that everyone aspired to back then. When updating the interiors of the cottage, studio Nuud tried to preserve the warm atmosphere of the spaces and emphasize expressive finishing materials such as exposed…
Australian design is often full of contrasts of old and new. The country is rich in elegant Victorian architecture, which is protected by law. But such houses, while incredibly beautiful, are still built according to the standards of the past – therefore they usually have a small total area. But modern Australians have found a…
Even though this house is located in a quiet area of Melbourne, surrounded by elegant Victorian homes, it itself is a new building and an example of sleek modern architecture. The original arched entrance door became a striking feature of the generally restrained exterior and a timid attempt to connect the house with the timeless…
According to the founders of MIM Design, the Melbourne project is a reimagining of a stunning 19th-century Victorian home with a modern extension. Moreover, the elegant snow-white facade with a veranda was completely preserved and looks like something from a postcard. But the interiors of the house turned out to be quite modern, in restrained…
This is what complete integration of architecture into nature means! This stylish modern home in Melbourne was built around an Elm tree that now sits in the middle of a cozy patio. Thanks to the glass walls, this tree is visible from almost every room, thereby the line between the interior space and the environment…
