Sanctuary Issue 76
Sanctuary 76: Celebrating ‘light touch’ stories
House profiles
Light touch, high impact
No extension for this modest Queenslander, just a low-budget reconfiguration for extra light and air.
A little extra
A diminutive second dwelling in Stephen and Kathryn’s Perth backyard is designed to house friends, family or others as needed.
Just a tad more
A micro-extension makes a big difference in this typical western Melbourne suburban home.
Evolving story
A small addition is the next chapter for one adaptable family home in Canberra.
Mum’s place
Setting his mum up for a comfortable, happy retirement in her beloved community was a dream job for this Tassie architect.
The subtlest shift
This stylish and sustainable upgrade to a cherished family home blends into the background, and that’s exactly how architect Steffen Welsch likes it.
Colour burst
Jenny Edwards and her partner David employed a series of small interventions to turn their tired Canberra apartment into a vibrant, joy-filled forever home.
Ideas & advice
Living colour
Get it right, and colour can be a tool for creating joy and connection. Sonia van de Haar of Lymesmith gets you started.
Design Workshop revisited: Great new layout unlocked
Steph and Matt have now finished their renovation, unlocking a great new layout without an extension.
Kitchen smarts
Avoid a ‘showroom’ kitchen and design a functional, more sustainable space for the way you actually live.
Experts’ top kitchen tips
Greener materials, flood-resilient kitchens, induction cooking, designing for flexibility and longevity, and more.
Printing the homes of the future
Will your dream eco-home be printed? Dr Kate Dunn and her project partners are developing 3D-printed construction using earth-based materials.
Outdoors: Natural magic
Gardening enthusiast Mel Logozzo champions designing your outdoor space for play.
