Designer Kit Home
A kit home that is both affordable and innovative? An award-winning architect proves that it can be done. Kit or project homes are a convenient and economical forms of housing but the designs of many kit homes have been lacking in imagination, ... [... more]
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Arcadia Garden
In northwestern Sydney Warren Naylor and Tim Higgins have created an Italian style garden, complete with buildings inspired by the villas of the great architect Palladio. When they purchased the property eight years ago it was a typical bush ... [... more]
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Design Fest
It is not often you get to take a peak at a landscape designer's garden. Like most people, Georgie Linton wants a garden that is a balance between space for her young family, and a creative look and feel of its own. Being a landscape architect, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Clifftop Weekender
Rebecca takes a look around Phillip Cox's (Architect behind the Sydney Aquarium) precariously perched beachside weekender. Architect Philip Cox has designed a number of Sydney's landmark buildings, including the Sydney Football Stadium, Aquarium ... [... more]
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Northwood House
Northwood House was the first estate to be built on the Lane Cove River Peninsula, Sydney, and gave its name to the surrounding suburb. This heritage-listed home was built in 1878 on 45 acres of land, for Mrs Jane Davy, by the Colonial Architect ... [... more]
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Hamilton Doyle extension
Usually, if you need a home office you can convert a bedroom or spare room. But, what if you're short on space or you don't want to sacrifice the guest room? Our House met architect John Hamilton Doyle in 1999 when we saw his clever use of glass ... [... more]
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Micheal Fountain House
This dual occupancy home was inspired by waterfront boatsheds. Our House visits a unique home designed by Sydney architect Micheal Fountain. Around 5 years ago, he and his wife Penny went looking for a home site on Sydney's Northern Beaches. ... [... more]
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Rooney House
Reg meets builder Tim Rooney and checks out the Popov house he's built. Architect Alex Popov and builder Tim Rooney have collaborated on projects for over ten years, so when it was time for Tim's new house, Alex was an obvious choice as ... [... more]
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Holiday Shed
Philip Follent, a well-known Gold Coast architect, says that this is one of his favourite homes. He didn't design it however. It was built by a couple who were looking to spend weekends away from the bustle of the city. Although from the outside ... [... more]
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Ted Smyth, in NZ
Ted Smyth is regarded as one of the finest garden designers in the world. He lives and builds his gardens in Auckland, and has created many outstanding gardens in his long career. Don visited the home of architect, Ron Sang, to meet Ted and see a ... [... more]
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3D Home Design
There is an amazing array of home design computer programs on the market aimed at everyone from the handyperson to the industrial architect. We've found one that can be used by absolutely anyone. Expert Software has created a draw-your-own ... [... more]
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Warehouse restoration
We visit a fabulous terrace that was originally a warehouse and parking lot. Architect Dennis Rabinowitz decided to transform an old warehouse and adjoining parking lot into a terrace-style home. True to its warehouse origins, the house features ... [... more]
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