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Inside a 559 Square Foot Apartment that Flips the Usual Layout and Feels Surprisingly Large

January 25, 2026

A mezzanine adds usable space to this 52sqm apartment while keeping the layout feeling intentional and open.

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A Narrow Block, A Vaulted Ceiling, And A Bold Rethink Of Suburban Living

January 25, 2026

A modest Melbourne home has an extension that reveals a dramatic vaulted interior designed to maximise light on a narrow block.

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How the Albert Hotel Turns Local History Into a Modern Boutique Experience

January 24, 2026

Historic streetfront buildings remain intact while new hotel architecture is quietly positioned behind, preserving the rhythm of downtown Fredericksburg.

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The Six Month Transformation That Turned a Dark Victorian Layout Into a Garden Facing Home

January 24, 2026

A subtle rear extension using reclaimed brick creates more space while preserving the home’s historic character.

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A Coastal Home That Uses Architectural Layers to Extend Outdoor Living

January 23, 2026

Cantilevered decks, deep overhangs, and layered Ipe screens define the upper level of this modern Chesapeake Bay home.

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Step Inside the Home Where Old World Charm Meets Modern Design

January 23, 2026

Step inside a Sydney Victorian home transformed by Smart Design Studio, where original features meet a light-filled modern extension and seamless indoor outdoor living.

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