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Awards6 New Builds Revealed in National Architecture Awards' Shortlist
See the New Builds shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2020 National Architecture Awards
Full StoryBuilding Ideas9 Ways Designers Made Ply the King of These Kitchens
Plywood is hardwearing, typically sustainable, budget-friendly and stylish – as these Australian and UK kitchens show
Full StoryBuildingArchitects' Secrets: 4 Genius Design Solutions for Narrow Homes
Your skinny home challenges solved! Learn tricks of the trade from the architects behind these four narrow abodes
Full StoryProject Of The WeekFace Time: A Reno & Extension That's All About Connection
See how an architect added light, space, fun and a sense of connection to an inner-suburban Melbourne home
Full StoryRenovating5 Design Trends You Need to Know About Before Renovating
Is a reno or build on the cards? Here are five hot new architecture and decor ideas to have on your radar, say the pros
Full StoryBuildingWhen Two is Better Than One: Duplex Questions Answered
Downsizing, multi-generational living, investment – there are many reasons to consider a duplex. Is it right for you?
Full StoryWindowsBest View in the House: 11 New-Look Doors and Windows
Frame a feature, connect indoors and out or make a bold, decorative statement – the latest doors and windows do it all
Full StoryPicture Perfect18 Ways That Ribbed Features Have Made Homes Beautiful
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
Full StoryBuilding IdeasHow Technology is Changing the Way You Can Envision Your New Home
See how architects and building designers are using software to immerse clients, near and far, in the design process
Full StoryPicture Perfect23 Striking Asymmetrical and Off-Centre Features
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
Full StoryRenovatingIs Craning in Your Prefab Extension a New, Easier Way to Build?
Should your next home be craned in using prefabricated modules? We spoke to five Australian and NZ builders to find out
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