House of the Year Awards 2023

Small Renovation – WON BY Placement Studio for Brunswick House

The judges said this work successfully creates a feeling of openness and light in a south-facing older home, while still creating intimate private spaces to retreat to. Material selection was restrained, robust, and dedicated to the feeling of warmth.

Large Renovation – two WINNERS – Studio Bright for Autumn House and Studio Johnston for SRG House

This extremely-hard-to-judge category featured outstanding south-facing heritage homes. The SRG house showed bravery and sophistication in creating multi-generational living around a central courtyard. The Autumn House by Studio Bright expanded on a Victorian entry to sensitively add light and living suitable for a young family.

Small New Home – WON BY Steffen Welsch Architects for Beach Slice

This home away from home allows for three parties to holiday together effortlessly, with communal spaces on one side and private on the other. Walls with internal storage and window seats curate views and provide spaces to engage or reflect.

Interiors Specialty Category – WON BY Rachcoff Vella Architecture for Silver Linings

The judges said the meticulously crafted and limited material palette provides for the view, furnishings, artwork and detailed joinery to shine, creating a cohesive, warm and robust interior for a very pragmatic and elegant family home. This new category was sponsored by Cosh Living.

Energy Efficiency Specialty Category – WON BY Alexander Symes Architect for Peppertree Passive House

The judges said the Pepper Tree Passive House was excellent in all dimensions of energy efficiency, with thorough benchmarking throughout. This new category was sponsored by Rylock Windows & Doors.