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Prefabrication, either as part of a home or its entirety, is offering both practical and economic solutions for a growing number of builds. We look at five homes and studios that are built using prefabricated elements or delivered fully formed to sit

At first, Lisa Furno's work appears fun and playful, perhaps a little mischievous. Below the surface though, her installations and objects are an interrogation of consumerism, questioning the ethics of indoctrinating kids into a culture of waste and

David Laird is a New Zealand-based chairbler who uses a combination of traditional and modern techniques to reinvigorate the specialised craft of chairmaking. His “4-Legged Stool” is made using timber sourced from early plantings in New Zealand's Can

Anaca studios’ newest collection is inspired by the supports that lift a building up above the ground or water; pilotis, or piers. The Pier Bed's cylindrical legs reflect this concept, softened by the rounded corners of the bedhead. Made to order in

A lamp made from eggshells; we definitely haven't seen that before. Starting with a finely crafted American oak stem, Joanne Odisho's “Bloom Lamp” layers a translucent hand-blown glass globe cover (custom-made by Carman Skeehan) atop a biodegradable

Adelaide designer and ceramicist Tom Summers makes otherworldly objects from clay, architecturally inspired yet curiously and delightfully unrecognisable. His work brings a vibrant inner world to the fore in a feelgood flirtation with perception, col

Precise mitred joints paired with finely crafted chamfer profiles offer these pieces a crisp, Scandinavian edge. Created by Canberra-based furniture designer and maker, Rolf Barfoed, the “Louvre Bedside Cabinets” are made from durable Tassie oak fini

Melbourne-based ceramicist Kristin Burgham crafts moulds from found and discarded objects and uses them to create her distinctive porcelain pieces. These items reveal the perhaps forgotten legacy of makers past, tracing their form to make the invisib

Known for his blocky concrete and timber bath and kitchen fittings Oliver McCatchy of Wood Melbourne has been experimenting with an 80% plant-based resin. Working with New York- based design editor, Georgina McWhirter, Oliver has stuck to his minimal

Kuruṉpa Kuṉpu / Strong Spirit was the result of an extensive reciprocal learning process between remote South Australia-based wood (punu) artists Tanya Singer and Errol Evans and designer and academic, Trent Jansen of design practice Trent Jansen Stu

Famous for his deep exploration into surfboard design, Haydon Cox has turned his attention to furniture made from a non-toxic, non-petroleum based bio-resin. The Refract collection of tables blends the delicate craftsmanship of surfboard shaping into

Out of a tractor shed tucked into New Zealand's southern alps, Joe Wright of Bearwood designs and hand carves small batch wooden pieces from sustainable and recycled New Zealand and Australian native timber. Each piece has its own unique grain patter

Degree is a stand-alone addition to a Melbourne terrace house created as a modern, sustainable prefabricated structure. The new addition consists of a double-height kitchen, dining and living space with a laundry and bathroom, while a bedroom and ens

Figr Architecture Studio figr.com.au Byde Construction bydecon.com.au Kulin Nation. Melbourne, Vic. The street frontage of the house faces north. To orientate the living areas of the house to the north and maintain privacy, a landscaping strategy in

What were once grassy plains in Gulidjan and Wadawurrung Country, Birregurra is a small rural township occupying the foothills of the Otway Ranges in Victoria. Its name is derived loosely from the Indigenous words burai gurray and roughly translates

FIGR Architecture Studio's beautifully crafted words describing this unusual courtyard home are all over the internet, so we won't rehash here. But what's beguiling about spending time at Ha Ha Haus is the deliberately slow reveal of its myriad charm

The “Siesta Side Table” is the result of a collaboration between Melbourne-based upholstery and design firm Zenn Design, and Mornington Peninsula-based furniture making studio, Christopher Blank. The side table comes in a range of timber species and

Rob Kennon Architects robkennon.com JMBush Construction Gulidjan and Wadawurrung Country. Birregurra, Vic. The roofline and pure east-west orientation of the house allow for control of the summer sun and ingress of the winter sun. The prominent brick

Five Mile Radius is an architecture studio that has always been about more than just design projects. Founded in Brisbane by a group of young graduates including Clare Kennedy, Hunter Eccleston and Tom O'Shea, the practice began with a mission to adv

In busy, inner-city streets the prospect of a quiet, traditional neighbourhood becomes lost among the bustle and flurry of a harsh, vehicle-dominated landscape. Houses turn their backs on the streetscape, shutting down once-active frontages to shield

John Ellway jellway.com Ingineered Studio Terrain Robson Constructions Turrbal and Yuggera country. Wooloongabba, Brisbane, Qld. Allowing northern light into the living spaces at the rear of the existing house was key. The plan is also stretched arou

Located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this new family home is representative of the perfect synergy between architect and client. Admirers of her past work, owners Angelo and Olga engaged Delia Teschendorff Architecture with an exciting brief

If you're growing turmeric, whether in black plastic pots or greenhouses if you're in a cool climate or under trees if you're in the subtropics or tropics, it's time to harvest. You'll know if it's ready as the leaves and stems will have died back to

Created to withstand harsh outdoor Australian conditions, the Voom Collection sees industrial designer Adam Goodrum and Australian design company Tait come together, exclusively showcasing Mokum's Sole Boucle and Elba textile designs. Oozing 1960s an

New Zealand-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Special Studio makes homewares and small furniture from recycled plastics, using large format 3D printing. Taking the form of a loosely falling linen sheet, or a crushed piece of paper,

Delia Teschendorff Architecture deliateschendorff.com.au McNuttndorff Landscapes Silverstream Constructions Kulin Nation. Melbourne, Vic. The house is oriented around an internal north-facing courtyard and performs well thermally in all seasons. Each

The award-winning Fitzroy Bridge House by Matt Gibson Architecture sits confidently within its mixed urban fabric of Fitzroy in Melbourne. Its striking alteration and addition to the traditional innercity Victorian terrace drew reference from the imm

With as much garden as there is house, Jimmy's House is just about as perfect as it could be for the Perth climate and the cute old neighbourhood it is in. It gently points to a better way of living that is just as much about the people in the local

It's not every day while hiking in the rugged wilderness that you come across beautiful, modern and functional architecture. Created by Green Design Architects in Hobart and built by AJR Construct, this trio of new huts – Waterfall Valley, Windermere

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Architect: Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen I visited Helsinki in 2015 and for me, the most profound moment was experiencing the Temppeliaukio Church (Church of the Rock). Designed by brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen after winning a design competition i