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A small inner city block with existing worker’s cottage. How to increase the living areas on such a small footprint? By wrapping the extension around the house and borrowing space from both the inside and outside “rooms”, maximising volume and light. A beautiful palette of natural finishes, simple and textural. Clever use of space for an inner city family. The Balmain House by Fox Johnston.

Like an insect with wings poised to lift off. A metal grasshopper coiled for action. Foxground House by Louise Nettleton Architects sits lightly on the site with a roof line that promises flight. Corrugated steel is the material of choice referencing the Australian history of the corrugated iron shed in the bush. Indoor and outdoor meet seamlessly in this stylish contemporary home.

More from Jordens Arkitktur, but this time appreciating the outdoors. I love living in the heart of the city but damn these make me want to throw in the towel and move to the sticks. 

Some creative googling recently led me to the website of Stockholm architecture firm Jordens Arkitekter. This is a creative bunch who really knows how to maximize space and creates dwellings that allow the homeowners to fully appreciate their surroundings – more on that in the next post. (I have to say that the FULLY carpeted bedroom has left me thoroughly perplexed though…)

I had to share one more look into Brisbane based photographer Toby Scott‘s portfolio. Like fashion blogger Mandy Shadforth’s house for Real Living Magazine. Queensland living at its best captured by one of Queensland’s best.