Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

A contemporary two-story house featuring clean lines, a dark blue facade, and striking material contrast. It boasts expansive windows, a white accent section with a glass bi-fold doors, and a small lawn area that seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor spaces. Modern, minimal, and bold.

Large contemporary two-storey brick black duplex exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Inspiration for a contemporary one-storey white house exterior in Adelaide with a hip roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Photo of a small contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Fringe Dweller’s sculpted extension transforms an unassuming weatherboard cottage into a proud forever home. It walks multiple tightropes at once: balancing openness with privacy, strength with softness, and a rich history with our clients’ future needs. On Clifton Hill’s suburban edge, the house sits opposite the leafy Quarries Park Reserve. Our clients, Ishtar and Craig, have three children and purchased their cottage to create a long-term family home. Lying within a heritage overlay, the cottage’s traditional layout is largely preserved – only tweaked, in a wise parenting move, to form three equally sized bedrooms. The extension’s shared spaces feature rich materials, a warm palette and curved edges, creating a feeling of softness and easing transitions between zones. A staircase arcing through the living areas leads up to the lounge and main suite. Elevated above street level, these spaces can more freely relate to the park: the lounge’s attached balcony overlooks the park’s open field, while the main bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling window frames magnificent foliage. Downstairs, sliding doors connect the living areas to a semi-covered deck, while the garden beyond is embraced by a self-contained studio at the rear and high walls on either side. A brick wall interspersed with permeable screens lines the site’s public edge, balancing backyard privacy with neighbourhood connection. For passers-by, it’s a strong addition to the streetscape, granting glimpses of the lush garden within. Fringe Dweller embraces its presence on the fringe of the parklands, balancing its historical context with its future as a nurturing family home.

This 8.3 star energy rated home is a beacon when it comes to paired back, simple and functional elegance. With great attention to detail in the design phase as well as carefully considered selections in materials, openings and layout this home performs like a Ferrari. The in-slab hydronic system that is run off a sizeable PV system assists with minimising temperature fluctuations. This home is entered into 2023 Design Matters Award as well as a winner of the 2023 HIA Greensmart Awards. Karli Rise is featured in Sanctuary Magazine in 2023.

Awarded Australia’s Best Display Home 2022 by MBA, Sanctuary has been crafted to be a modern luxurious haven. Latitude 37’s custom design and construction capability is showcased on a grand scale.

This striking architectural home showcases a bold, modern design with strong gable forms and a seamless blend of natural and industrial materials. The exterior features sleek black plaster cladding contrasted with stone chimney pillars and Abodo cladding details that add warmth and texture. Large gabled windows flood the interior with natural light and frame rural views, creating a sense of openness and connection to the landscape. With multiple wings connected by a central living space, the layout offers both privacy and flow—ideal for family living or entertaining. The landscaping is yet to be completed, giving a clear view of the home’s foundations and structure. Every element of this build reflects precision, quality, and the attention to detail that defines Mayhem Construction’s approach.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern one-storey black house exterior in Other with metal siding, a shed roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

This sleek, pavilion-style building contains a trove of high-end features packed into 73m2.
Small beach style one-storey black exterior in Other with metal siding, a metal roof and a black roof.

Great textures and details found all over the home, changing at night to a beautifully lit and inviting space
Design ideas for a large contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Auckland with wood siding, a gable roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Designed to sit in a good position to take in the vast landscape scenery of the Thames area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern one-storey black house exterior in Hamilton with metal siding and a metal roof.

This is an example of a large modern two-storey grey house exterior in Wiltshire with metal siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

This special and unique house really needed something special to tie the landscaping in with the house. Our Design team worked closely with our client to produce a beautifully aesthetic masterpiece.

Corrado Piccoli
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey white house exterior in Other with a gable roof and a metal roof.

Durch das Prinzip Haus-im-Haus konnte die Erscheinung der Scheune erhalten bleiben ohne auf Wohnkomfort verzichten zu müssen. Foto: Ester Havlová
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

This two-storey new home in Beaumaris balances contemporary form with practical family living. Designed to respond to site orientation and coastal context, the layout maximises natural light, privacy, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Material selection and detailing were carefully considered to achieve a refined, durable home suited to its location.

featuring James Hardie linea boards and circular windows
This is an example of a large beach style two-storey white house exterior in Geelong with mixed siding and a metal roof.