As The Design Files' most-read architecture features of 2021, these 10 houses are cream of the crop in Australian design!

Called the Baker Boys Beach House, this award-winning house is situated in Minjerribah, which is home to some of the best surfing conditions in South East Queen

Sandbox Studio crafted the River of Life project, a modern family house in Curl Curl Beach created to capture natural light and sea breezes.

Purchase environmentally-friendly, architectural house plans for an affordable flat fee by new Australian business, Architopia.

This 1940s mid-century home located in the middle of Warrandyte State Park near Melbourne, Australia, has had an extremely interesting history. The house and the block of housing surrounding it was originally built in the 1940s to serve as an alternative school. However, in the 1960s much of the premises was destroyed in a fire.

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 14,500 members in professional practice and education. It has national and state offices across Australia. It provides access to Australian Standards, ABIC building industry contracts, publications, and HR and legal advice. It conducts policy and advocacy on behalf of its members and the built environment industry.

Dreaming of an escape to the ocean? These houses might just inspire you to take the plunge.

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 14,500 members in professional practice and education. It has national and state offices across Australia. It provides access to Australian Standards, ABIC building industry contracts, publications, and HR and legal advice. It conducts policy and advocacy on behalf of its members and the built environment industry.

Ask architects which Australian magazine they choose to read or to publish their work and the answer is most likely Architecture Australia. If you want to be up to date with the best built works and the issues that matter, then Architecture Australia is for you. Its commissioned contributors are independent, highly respected practitioners, architectural thinkers and design commentators and each article is supported by images from leading architectural photographers. Provocative, informative and engaging – it is the national magazine of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Two Sheds, designed by DREAMER, is a residential property located on 25 acres of bushland in the hills near Victoria, Australia.

The self-designed vernacular house of architect Nathan Porter.

Starting with 975 submissions across 14 categories, the Australian Institute of Architects' 2018 National Australian Architecture Awards competition pool has been narrowed down to a shortlist of 70 stunning projects, most of which are located across the continent. ...