Grand Designs Australia Building Guide

With features and articles on methods and materials along with case studies from some of Australia’s best architects and designers, you’ll find all you need to plan and execute your dream home. Well look at modern building methods and materials, including prefab and CLT. We’ll talk to suppliers about the latest innovations and discuss with designers the what, how and why they use the products they choose.

From the Editor

TAKE THE PLUNGE • Ready to build? This is the time to think about the style of home you’d love, and how you envision your dream home will look

COOL AND CLEVER • With more hurdles to overcome than the famous Sandown horse race, this project articulated every single one

Sand & Stone • A home where privacy, security and comfort are achieved thanks to Rylock

Refrigeration domination • Chill out with Husky

CURVE APPEAL • This private oasis pushes the boundaries of convention. The result is a captivating home that’s all about strong materiality

Knock on wood • Introducing TopOcean Wood Industry, the specialists in premium particle board products

HIT THE FLOOR RUNNING • Embelton: a century of flooring excellence

SPIRIT HOUSE • The very first thing you’ll hear when you arrive on the doorstep of this contemporary family home is the sound of joyful laughter. Step inside and you’ll see why

Fan favourites • Bec Judd’s top tips for choosing timeless pieces that work with your space

ORIENTAL FLAVOUR • With inspired elements drawn from Japanese architecture, this home embodies serenity and calm

Multi-award-WINNING BUILDERS • O’Shea & Sons were the talk of the town at the 2025 Master Builders Awards

Red Crest House • A timeless sanctuary in the Dandenong Ranges

Window shopping • Bring your dream home to life with Paarhammer’s superior selection of windows and doors

BELLE HOUSE • Inspired by the warmth and texture of a French farmhouse, with a generous dollop of contemporary, this home is truly unique

Introducing SuperOven • Behold the oven creating refined spaces of culinary expression one kitchen at a time

Turn to stone • Behold the breathtaking beauty of natural stone

The Voltex effect • Everyday luxury: how one small detail can transform your home

EYE TO THE SKY • Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, this dated Victorian terrace has transformed into a stylish abode with an impressive roofline

Building a dream • How The Varley became an award-winning testament to modern kit home design

Award-winning Modular Solutions • Embrace the modular movement with Saltair

A Stunning Fusion of Expert Interior & Exterior Design • From the geometric facade with its contrasting colours and finishes to the dramatic interior design, feast your eyes on a home that demands attention and captures your imagination

ILLUMINATING EDWARDIAN • Introducing light and a sense of spaciousness into an Edwardian home can be a challenge. Thanks to some clever planning, this renovation saw the house transformed into a modern family’s mecca

LET THE LIGHT IN • Windows and doors are often unsung heroes in home design, providing privacy, security and thermal comfort

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Grand Designs Australia Building Guide