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Jan 31, 2025 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Through a restrained palette and thoughtful design, Architecture Works has transformed Caulfield North House into a refined family home that celebrates materiality, light and its connection to the landscape. From the outset, the design prioritises flow and clarity. The journey begins at the front gate, where a generous, landscaped yard sets the tone for what lies beyond. The dark timber-clad front door opens to a softly lit hallway, flanked by a concealed garage and a secondary living space.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain |Arch Melbourne
Egerton Street House, located in the seaside suburb of Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula, embodies the essence of a coastal retreat with its robust forms, inviting materiality and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living. A collaborative project by Julian Legg Architecture, Pleysier Perkins and Rawlinson, Egerton Street House celebrates simplicity while maximising connection to its seaside surroundings.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 features work from Measured Architecture, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Travis Walton, Fearon Hay, Patterson Associates, Mim Design, RTA Studio, CM Studio, Bunston and more.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain |Gabriel Saunders
Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 features work from Measured Architecture, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Travis Walton, Fearon Hay, Patterson Associates, Mim Design, RTA Studio, CM Studio, Bunston and more.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 features work from Measured Architecture, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Travis Walton, Fearon Hay, Patterson Associates, Mim Design, RTA Studio, CM Studio, Bunston and more.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain |Tessa Watson
Montecito Residence, designed by Jamie Bush + Co, blends industrial resilience with natural harmony, responding thoughtfully to the unique landscape of Montecito, California. After the devastating wildfires of 2017 destroyed their original home, the owners, deeply connected to the land, chose to rebuild rather than relocate. Jamie Bush + Co joined the project mid-construction, reimagining the architectural vision that was already taking shape.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Bonded House sees C.Kairouz Architects craft a light-filled, modern family home that cleverly maximises space and connects seamlessly to its outdoor surroundings. Set on a compact corner block in Northcote, Bonded House features a central light well that floods the home with natural light, establishing a visual and functional focal point to unify the entire scheme.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
FIGR has transformed Icon’s Richmond headquarters, crafting a flexible and collaborative 1,400-square-metre office designed to foster movement, interaction and wellbeing through intentional design choices. The heart of the office is the organisational core, from which internal pathways and generous corridors extend to different working zones. This strategic layout ensures a sense of openness, encouraging informal meetings and spontaneous interactions between staff.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Frederick Tang Architecture’s renovation of two neighbouring Upper West Side apartments transforms them into a vibrant, cohesive home for a family of five. Quarry Loft, a reimagined apartment created by merging two adjacent units, balances private and communal spaces. Inspired by the family’s Indian heritage, richly coloured stone and textured surfaces anchor the design, giving each area a distinct yet cohesive character.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
thelocalproject.com.au | Peter Bain
Giampiero Togliaferri balances functionality with creative freedom in its Los Angeles-based studio, transforming a brutalist building into a versatile space that inspires and evolves with its occupants. Upon entering the studio, the open, three-storey section at the building’s core immediately establishes a sense of spaciousness and light.
