Australia By Design

Australia ByDesign Season 7 opens in Melbourne, showcasing Marvel Stadium, an AFL icon reimagined as a dynamic civic and event hub. Then, discover the groundbreaking design of Forbes Residences in Perth, a vertical oasis that redefines green living. Next, Sydney’s historic Shell House, meticulously restored palazzo-style building imbued with personality and timelessness. Finally, in Yuin Country, New South Wales, delve into the multi-layered design of Cake House, a high-craft, net-zero energy coastal retreat.

Australia ByDesign Episode 2 opens with the CHALK @New Farm project in Brisbane; a premium residential building that responds to a growing demand for spacious inner-city apartments. Next, the new Koorie Heritage Trust headquarters in Melbourne. This groundbreaking design reconnects the Birrarung building to its cultural landscape. Next, a small-lot residence in Western Australia, Peppermint Grove showcases how minimalist design and rich materials can create a sense of spacious luxury. Finally, in Parramatta, the Parramatta Aquatic Centre is redefining the traditional swimming complex by integrating into the park landscape and celebrating its natural setting.

Season 7, Episode 3 opens in Sydney at the NextSense Centre for Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility for hearing and vision research. Then, Centrepiece at Victoria’s Melbourne Park; a building designed to balance complex functionality with civic presence. Next, the thoughtful renovation of The Beach Hotel in Merewether New South Wales seamlessly blends the heritage and nostalgia of the 70s and 80s with a modern, communal space. Finally, Naya Haus is a stunning Cairns home that marries Japandi style with a deep commitment to sustainable living and breathtaking views of Green Island.

In Australia ByDesign Episode 4 we discover how the award-winning Bundanon Art Museum and Bridge in New South Wales thoughtfully integrates art, architecture, and the environment. Then, in Queensland we showcase Bradbury Park Play Scape, a unique playground designed to create a key piece of urban infrastructure. Next, in Victoria, we visit Merrilands to explore how this home seamlessly weaves together family history with sustainable, resilient design. Finally, in New South Wales, compassionate architecture meets connection to nature with the groundbreaking Residential Eating Disorders Centre.

Episode 5 opens in Sydney with The Merchant, a visionary adaptive reuse of a former hotel into a vibrant, post-pandemic workplace. Next, in the heart of Gadigal Country, discover the Music Room, an innovative design utilizing Passive House principles to create a healthy, multigenerational home in a dense urban environment. Then, we showcase Forster Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment, a decade-long project that has transformed a community hub along the New South Wales coastline. Finally, in Glen Iris, Victoria, explore Ripple, a sculptural sanctuary that offers a future-ready architectural argument for aging with dignity

Episode 6 opens in inner Sydney, revealing Terrace House Mirage, a 150-year-old Victorian terrace reborn as a poetic, light-filled haven. Then, travel to Perth to discover Kiora, a visionary multi-residential project setting a new standard for high-quality retirement living. Next, explore Murrumbeena Residence in Victoria, a Spanish Mission-style home masterfully extended. Finally, return to Sydney to delve into the intricate design of The Porter House Hotel, where a heritage-listed building is seamlessly fused with a modern high-rise.