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ArchitectureThis Revived Mid-Century House In Adelaide Seamlessly Blends Old + NewThe retro character of this 1960s home has been carefully enhanced and improved with new textural interiors.
ArchitectureA Wonderfully Retro Brisbane Home Reworked Around Its GardensThis modernist '60s house has been cautiously renovated to frame lush garden views, without losing any of its original character.
ArchitectureA Post-War Melbourne Home Renovation That References A Signature Robin Boyd FeatureChloë Antonio Architecture demonstrates how you can optimise a post-war heritage brick home for modern living with this clever Pascoe Vale South renovation.
ArchitectureA Lovingly Restored Neville Guzman-Designed, Mid-Century HomeAfter unexpectedly falling in love with a 'tired' mid-century home in Orange, NSW, Paddy Williams of PW Architecture Office set about restoring the house to be the marvel it once was!
InteriorsBefore + After: How This Renovated 1950s Home Celebrates Its Hypnotic PastThis former hypnotherapist's office is now a playful family home, combining its original mid-century quirks with timber and terrazzo!
InteriorsA Beautifully Restored Mid-Century Home, Filled With NostalgiaAn original 1950s-1960s modernist home has been given a sympathetic makeover by Design Theory in City Beach, Perth.
ArchitectureA Reimagined Blonde Brick House With ‘Mid-Century Vibes’Step inside a wonderfully warm Melbourne family home by Studio Tom, filled with rich timber and a respectful nod to the past.
ArchitectureA Thoughtfully Renovated Mid-Century Home, With A Geometric TwistThis renovated home in Melbourne's north is a love letter to the past, with a new architectural balcony and lush garden views.
Mid Century Homes8 Memorable Mid-Century Homes From 2022From classic '60s dream homes to magical Modernist masterpieces, see the most popular retro abodes we featured this year!
ArchitectureAn Architect’s Own Mid-Century Beaumaris Home RestorationArchitect Wilko Doehring saved a 1956 Beaumaris brick house from likely demolition and restored it for his own family.
On The MarketA Family's Magical Mid-Century ‘Treehouse’ Is For Sale In Kew EastThe beautiful Lodge House in Melbourne's east has been held in the architect's own family for over 60 years – until now!
ArchitectureThe Treasure-Filled Sydney Home Of Two Global Art CollectorsStudio Prineas designed the modernist-inspired House Gezellig to house an extensive art collection.
ArchitectureA Mid-Century Brisbane Home Redesigned For Modern LifeA subtle renovation by Kin Architects has enhanced this mid-century home, making it functional for years to come.
ArchitectureInside Toorak’s Amazing, Coral-Coloured Caringal Flats!An exclusive look at the late-1940s apartment complex, and the homes of two young architects within it.
ArchitectureRestoring A Mid-Century Apartment In Brisbane’s Famous Torbreck BuildingA sympathetic renovation by Kin Architects inside Brisbane’s heritage Torbreck building.
Mid-Century ModernAustralia’s Best Beachcomber By Modernist Architect Nino Sydney Is For SaleThe most intact beachcomber by modernist architect Nino Sydney is for sale in the Blue Mountains.
Mid-Century ModernThe Most Memorable Midcentury Homes Of 2021The top homes we toured in 2021 from this iconic design era!
Modernist AustraliaA Pristine Mid-Century Family Home Buried In GreeneryThis North Balwyn home was built in 1957 and now it's for sale!
ArchitectureA Truly Sympathetic Mid-Century Home RenovationPop Architecture return a 1960 mid-century home in Ivanhoe East to its former glory.
ArchitectureA Contemporary Reimagining of Robin Boyd’s Fenner HouseLas Palmas is a family home and accomodation in the Byron Bay hinterland, inspired by the owner's upbringing in Robin Boyd's Fenner House.
Modernist AustraliaA Glittering, Glamorous Mid-Century Pad Is For SaleThis apartment in Caulfield North retains all its original charm through a sensitive, contemporary renovation.
Modernist AustraliaThis Vast 1960s Dream Home Is A Bushland ParadiseA Modernist home on the Northern Beaches of Sydney is up for sale (and living rent-free in our heads!).
ArchitectureA Dessert-Inspired ‘60s Home Makeover!From banana Paddle Pop yellow benches, to chocolatey timber, this 1960s home makeover by Wowowa brings the colour!
ArchitectureBringing A Slice Of Coastal Mid-Century Architecture Back To LifeDFJ Architects revive an original 1950s home on the Tweed Coast, now affectionately known as ‘Neal + Shirley’s’.
Modernist AustraliaA Modernist Mansion Fit For A 'Contemporary Goddess'Designed by architect Iwan Iwanoff in 1959, this incredible home in Mount Lawley, Western Australia is on the market.
ArchitectureYour Favourite Mid-Century Modern Homes Of 2020The eight most popular mid-century homes published on The Design Files last year!
Mid-Century ModernThis Unparalleled Mid-Century Masterpiece Is The DREAM HomeThe Bruce Rickard-designed Mirrabooka House in New South Wales is a bona-fide bombshell.
Mid-Century ModernThis Ritzy Mid-Century Palace In Caulfield North Is On The MarketA marble dressing room and terrazzo patio? This 1960s mansion had us at ‘for sale’!
ArchitectureA Childhood Home Revived For The Next GenerationA single-storey home in Toorak is transformed into a contemporary family retreat by Melanie Beynon Architecture + Design!
Mid-Century ModernA Mint Condition Mid-Century Mansion Goes Under The HammerThis Caulfield North residence was built in 1960s as the private home of renowned architect Ernest f*cks.
ArchitectureA Sorrento Beach House Devoted To Its Modernist PastCera Stribley architects bring this 1960s delight into the 21st century, with careful restraint.
Mid-Century ModernThis Modernist House Has The Best Lounge We’ve EVER Seen, And It’s On The MarketThis 1975 modernist homestead in Thirroul even has ocean views!
Modernist AustraliaA Fond Farewell To Modernist Australia!We bid a sad adieu to Trish Callan, and look back at some highlights from Modernist Australia.
ArchitectureA Mindful, Minimal Take On Modernist DesignStudiofour design a contemporary family residence, amongst Beaumaris' iconic mid-century homes.
ArchitectureA Faithfully Updated Mid-Century Melbourne HomeA restrained renovation for a 1960's home in Frankston South
Modernist AustraliaMid-Century Magic Meets The Modern Day... And, Yes, It's On The Market!The former home of a renowned Australian architect goes up for sale in Eltham.
Modernist AustraliaTerrazzo Marble Floors + Indoor Garden Oasis = A Modernist Masterpiece (On The Market)!An inspiring example of great ingenuity from the early '60s that has to be seen to be believed!
ArchitectureThree Amazing Homes, As Seen At Palm Springs' Modernism WeekTake a virtual tour of three, iconic mid-century houses we visited at Palm Springs Modernism Week, 2020.
ArchitectureA Revitalised ‘50s Home in Sydney’s Lane CoveHouse Lincoln by Those Architects introduces a new second storey to a mid century home.
Modernist AustraliaAre You The Third-Ever Owner Of This 1970s Masterpiece?Designed by Kevin Borland in the late 1970s, this architecturally significant Melbourne home is up for sale.
Modernist AustraliaThis 1950s Sandy Bay Stunner Is On The MarketDesigned by renowned Tassie architect Esmond Dorney, this Hobart home is a slice of local architectural history.
ArchitectureAn Architect’s Self-Designed Butterfly Home!We've said it before, we'll say it again –architects always have the best houses!
Modernist AustraliaA Bohemian Blue Mountains Modernist Beauty On The Market!A breathtaking Blue Mountains home, with real Australian Modern flair.
ArchitectureAn Amazing Mid-Century Home Gets A High-Tech Makeover!A restored and extended mid-century residence in Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
Modernist AustraliaThe Perfect Sun-Drenched A-Frame Beach HouseWhere mid-century beach shack meets modern design, this Inverloch beach house has an orientation of 'twin wins'!
ArchitectureBrazilian + Mediterranean Design Influences Combine In This Ultra Glam Sydney Home!Two architecture practices, an interior design firm, and a landscape designer come together to update this incredible 1960s home!
ArchitectureMid Century Meets Modern, In This Thoughtfully Renovated 1960s HomeBower Architecture and Interiors transform a modernist Caulfield home, with reclaimed whimsy and glamour.
Modernist AustraliaA Secret Modernist Stunner For Sale On Sydney's North ShoreAfter cherishing this unbelievable home for over 45 years, the current owners are ready to hand over the keys!
Modernist AustraliaA Robin Boyd Bushland Block Up For Sale!A classic home by Australia's most loved modernist architect, the 'Uglow House' in Montmorency is on the market for a steal!
ArchitectureEnhancing The Past In Studley ParkKennedy Nolan gently restore an exceptional 1950s home by Anatol Kagan.
Mid-Century ModernA Modernised Mid-Century Marvel On The MarketThis Eaglemont home with serious architectural credentials is set to go to auction next month.
Modernist Australia1970s Excellence On The Market In EaglemontNestled within the Glenard Estate designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Griffin, this four-bedroom stunner brings the WOW-factor!
ArchitectureAvoiding The Coastal Cliché, With Mid Century FlairA Portsea home gets a contemporary revamp, from Studio Esteta.
Modernist AustraliaA Rare Opportunity In Melbourne's 'Bagel Belt'A five-bedroom 1970's gem in Caulfield North, and it's for sale!
Modernist AustraliaAn Unrivalled Bushland Bonanza For Sale In Mount ElizaMint-condition in a covetable location – the Merchant Builders / Graeme Gunn beach house of our dreams.
Modernist AustraliaThis 80s A-Frame Is The Beach House You've Been Dreaming Of!One of the cutest seaside shackson the NSW South Coast could be yours.
ArchitectureMaking Mid-Century Modern AgainThe rejuvenated 'Fig Tree Pocket' 60’s House by Bligh Graham Architects.
ArchitectureA 1960s Portsea Shack Gets A Contemporary RevampMid-century charm meets modern design with Pleysier Perkins Architects.
Modernist AustraliaThis Corner-Block Mid-Century Classic Is For SaleA modernist treasure that hasn't changed hands since the late 1960s!
Modernist AustraliaA Home Where Summer Holidays Never End, And It's For SaleA miracle confluence of premier Victorian beach town, andpreeminent Victorian architect.
Modernist AustraliaThe Beachfront ‘McKay House’ Is Up For Auction This WeekendA DREAM beach house in Mollymook, New South Wales, designed by one of the nation’s most beloved Modernist firms.
Modernist AustraliaThis House By Seidler's First Apprentice Is On The MarketTour the 1964-built home by architect Don Gazzard on Sydney's Upper North Shore.
Modernist AustraliaRobin Boyd's Brigford House Goes Under The HammerAn exceptional 1950s home by Australian architecture legend Robin Boyd. It's a beauty, it's in Melbourne, AND it's up for auction.
Modernist AustraliaThe Unforgettable 'Gruzman House’ Set For AuctionThe terraced-in-rock home of legendary architectNeville Gruzman, designed in 1958.
Modernist AustraliaIconic Architecture In The Heart Of St Lucia A 1962-built modernist home currently on the market in Brisbane.
Mid Century HomesAn Art Lovers' Updated Mid-Century HomeThe 1957-built war-service home gains space and gets a refresh, courtesy of Foomann Architects.
Modernist AustraliaEuropean Daring And Dash In BrisbaneA 1965 family home in Brisbane, designed by hometown favourite, architect Vitaly Gzell.
Modernist AustraliaCould This Be Australia's Most Beautiful, Original Mid Century Home?The Canberra residence Theo Bischoff built in 1969, for a power couple of formidable minds.
ArchitectureA New Lease On Life For A 1960s Holiday HomeMRTN Architects reinvigorate a 1960s holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula.
Modernist AustraliaPure Unadulterated Mid-Century MagicThe ‘Jones House’ in Melbourne’s Park Orchards is breaking the Internet.
Modernist AustraliaA Bush-Baby Stunner In EaglemontThe Glenard Estate 'Williams Home' by renowned Melbourne mid-century architect Charles Duncan.
Modernist AustraliaA Mid-Century Gem On Geelong’s ‘Golden Mile'The legends at Modernist Australia kick off their new column with a tour of a fairytale MCM pad.
Mid Century HomesA Pavilion in the TreesA spectacular, seamless addition to an existing mid-century house in Camberwell, by Melbourne firm AM Architecture.
