Coastal

Prompted by a child’s interstate move – and a field of native orchids – this home blossoms in the kind of bush and beach setting that Tasmania does best.

As our ideas of coastal aesthetics evolve, cosy nooks and rich, warm material palettes inside are finally having their moment.

A vessel for childhood memories, seasonal light and sea breezes, Australian coastal architecture has a long history of humbly ageing in place.

Creative subdivisions are famous in Fremantle and this lovely little house squeezed into a block that was once a backyard is a perfect celebration of making use of space.

The architectural demands of responding to bushfire attack levels often result in a path of least resistance. But leaning into the problem can produce startling results.

Long a sentinel for surfers, this elegant house now also keeps watch over a rigorous test case of carbon neutral building.

An inventive Victorian beach house reflects years of friendship and shared interests between client and architect.

Crafted for creating memories across generations, a timeless coastal retreat embraces ocean vistas, surrounding bushland and family connection.

“Make us float” said the owners of a bald hill in a spectacular pocket of Victoria’s Mornington. Site constraints notwithstanding, their wish was Foomann Architects’ command.

A cool and contemporary spin on the Tasmanian shack tradition enhances the experience of being in the bush.

Co-owned by three families, this beach house on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) mixes locality with functionality.