Architecture and renovation

A scroll through social media often suggests tiny houses are a cute but impractical way to escape from everyday life. Amy and Greg Oliver have found the opposite to be true. 

A 1910 Queenslander-cum-crack den once dubbed 'Brisbane’s worst house’ could soon be one of its best after a first home buyer drained her savings to transform the house of horrors into a piece of real estate gold.

If you’re lucky enough to own a house — and able to afford a renovation — chances are you’ve found yourself wishing for a better work-from-home area. How to decide how much you can afford to spend?

An ocean front home on an original coastal dune, additions to a heritage cottage, a downsizer home with a difference – the entrants this year are flexible, adaptable and ultimately delightful.

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.

Hidden from the street, this new-meets-old revamp is packed with exquisite architectural features.

Sitting just above a peaceful beach, with boats docked at a nearby jetty, it’s not hard to see why this restful retreat has quickly become a popular holiday spot.

There are some feats of engineering that make you go 'wow'. This isn't one of them.

Few renovations achieve a stunning result by subtraction but stripping back an old regional mansion has catapulted it into a prestige league.

That DIY dream of renovating your own home can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not armed with the right skills and know-how.