Category Archives: pool

Rose Beach House by Aych Architects

The Rose Beach House is a project designed by Aych Architects that evolved from a family’s former weekender, to a new home that redefines how the owners can enjoy their peninsula beachside location all year round. Seamlessly blending comfort, flexibility, and environmental consciousness, the new building includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen/dining/living area, a lounge, a studio space, plus a laundry and pantry concealed behind the kitchen. The project captures the essence of coastal living, with a focus on connectivity, adaptability, and a harmonious relationship with nature. Photography by Luke Ray.

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Slabin Residence by Christopher Jeffrey Architects

Slabin Residence is a project designed by Christopher Jeffrey Architects. Time had taken its toll on the existing house that was constructed in the 90’s and needed some serious attention. The Client’s had lived there for several years and loved being surrounded by the adjacent farmland and the sense of place it provided. They decided to pursue a project that combined the complete renovation of the existing structure and the addition of a new main bedroom wing. The new pool, patio, pergola, and vegetable garden create a serene environment in the rear of the property. Photography by Chris Foster Photography.

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Maison Northcliffe by Le Borgne Rizk Architecture

In this renovation project designed by Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, a large family wanted to reinvent their daily way of life by seeking to maximize the use of previously neglected outdoor spaces. Their main aspiration was to better integrate nature into their daily lives, through architecture that allowed for a fluid link between indoors and outdoors. This desire to open up their home to nature, while retaining the comfort and functionality necessary for family life, guided every architectural decision. Photography by Maxime Brouillet.

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Trevally House by Olivia Bell Interior Designer

Trevally House is a project designed by Olivia Bell Interior Designer. Adam Knibb Architects were appointed to carry out an appraisal study for an extension and refurbishment to an existing dwelling.
The brief was to create a unique and contemporary addition to the period house without loosing the existing charm. Looking to replace an old conservatory, the new ground floor extension spans full with of the property to create a large useable floor plate whilst connecting to the rear garden. Photography by Richard Chivers.

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Jewell by Resolut Architecture

Nestled within the prestigious eastern suburbs of Sydney, this architectural marvel designed by Resolut Architecture draws inspiration from the timeless allure of French provincial design, seamlessly blending classic aesthetics with modern comfort. Photography by Charmaine Embestro.

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Maranatha House by Bijl Architecture

Maranatha House is a project designed by Bijl Architecture, situated in Neutral Bay on the lower north shore of Sydney, is a study of layers – material layers, liminal layers and site layers. It is about peeling back, exposing, renewing and refining the spatial expression of a house with many histories. Photography by Tom Ferguson Photography.

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The Rumpus by Elaine Richardson Architect

The Rumpus by Elaine Richardson Architect. This beautiful old house on Sydney’s north shore was already renovated. It was a big family home, with a big pool, a big kitchen and a long deck, but because the rear living areas were faced South the rooms felt dark. Photography by Michael Lassman Photography.

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OneOcean by White Noise Design Studio

OneOcean, an exclusive residential project by White Noise Design Studio, a leading architecture and design firm. Known for crafting vibrant spaces with intention and longevity, WNDS celebrates individuality, local context, and experiential design in refreshingly unique ways. Photography by Hans Klett

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WAVE VILLA by ARRCC

ARRCC has re-envisioned this home on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard at the foot of Lion’s Head. Their new design retained the existing footprint but remodelled the envelope and the interior to create a flowing, open-plan arrangement connecting the gardens and terraces to panoramic ocean views. Photography by Greg Cox.

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Toque Toque House by Nitsche Arquitetos

Toque Toque House is a project designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Nestled on a steep slope amidst a lush tropical forest, the house in Toque-Toque House was designed to be a simple, flexible, and easy-to-build construction and serve as a summer residence on São Sebastião, on São Paulo’s coast. Completed in 2022 with Nitsche
Arquitetos architecture, this summer residence was placed transversely to the slope, projecting the house towards the sea, and placing it at the treetop’s height. Photography by Andre Scarpa and Pedro Mascaro.

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