From black-and-white inspirations to tropical-modern hybrids, these homes show how colonial design can feel timeless — not traditional.
With British-India–inspired touches, this home layers timber, rattan and soft textiles into a calm refuge—made for daily living and gracious hosting.
Residence R+A by Open Studio Architecture is a dual-form renovation that juxtaposes the solidity of a restored Victorian dwelling with the openness of a contemporary garden pavilion.
Celebrating tropical living and Queensland heritage, Kent by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture is a welcoming family home.
A stunning transformation of an HDB flat that pays homage to its original architecture while embracing a Japandi aesthetic.
Gold Coast Apartment by SJB has been shortlisted for Winnings x Habitus House of the Year 2024.
Aria by Studio Nishita Kamdar has been shortlisted for Winnings x Habitus House of the Year 2024.
Adelaide Street House by Robert Simeoni Architects has been shortlisted for Winnings x Habitus House of the Year 2024.
studio mkn has compartmentalised and honoured the home's heritage by reimagining its languorous presence and bringing Heirloom House into the contemporary.
A living contradiction at once resolute and regal, the stately brick base of this house by Dan Gayfer Design occupies a five-metre-wide block in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North. Inside, a Mid-Century refuge unfolds.
By conserving original features of this old duplex apartment and amalgamating them with modern elements, an inimitable abode is achieved.
Ethereall creates a warm and welcoming sanctuary for a couple who loves yoga and cooking.
