1950 australian house

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Agius Scorpo Architects strip a Yarraville, Melbourne house back to basics, revealing and enhancing beautifully functional spaces within.

A relaxed outdoor haven was the starting point for this Melbourne renovation, helping to inform many of the indoor inclusions. Take a look inside.

We take a look at why Australians are crazy about buying and restoring homes of this era – and pass on tips for renovating your own mid-century gem.

The original home was adorned in shades of dark brown, but now it’s a mid-century stunner with a Scandinavian twist and ocean views.

Catherine Keating and family live in this seamlessly renovated Edwardian house in Northcote, by Clare Cousins Architects.

Koonya House by Pleysier Perkins subtly updates a 1950s beach house on the Mornington Peninsula to embrace its garden.

The extraordinarily detailed renovation of this beach house in Victoria pays loving homage to its 1950s past while looking to a bright future.

Double and triple fronted brick veneer homes were built in the thousands across Australia during this period to meet housing demands. Design-wise, they are simple buildings that feature either a double or triple staggered façade, with a bedroom at the front that steps back to a lounge room and/or the front door. Generally one storey, these homes started to incorporate attached carports and garages, with mass-produced materials used in construction.

The mid-century Warrandyte home renovation of builder Pierre Seale, and fashion designer Alexandra Apostolidis.