The Modern Australian Home

Australia is known around the world for its swathes of tropical beaches, marine reserves, Indigenous culture, cute koalas, rolling wine country, and lush rainforests, however, the built environment has also shaped the perception of life down under.

Historically, Australian homes have evolved significantly. From the early periods of rudimentary structures made from relatively cheap and imported corrugated iron (which can still be seen in the roofing of historic homes) to more sophisticated styles borrowed from other countries, such as the Victorian style from the United Kingdom, the Georgian style from North America and Europe and the Californian Bungalow from the United States.

Architecturally designed modern Australian homes are some of the world’s best in terms of quality of workmanship, use of space and the embracing of new technologies and materials to create liveable structures that meet the needs of their inhabitants. The modern Australian home stand alone as individual artistic sculptural pieces in the street scape.

Rather than relying heavily on any one material, such as a brick built home, these custom houses utilise a hybrid mix of materials such as structural steel, timber, concrete, brick and cement based products. This utilisation allows for greater opening sizes in the building, enabling the integration of inside and outside living seamlessly, and the ability to create shapes and volumes that were previously unachievable.

Three crucial elements are required to achieve success; a skilled builder with the ability to listen and communicate, an architect with vision and experience and a client inspired to create something special. When these three elements are working together the experience is always positive and the outcoming rewarding for each stake holder.