When Illawarra homeowner Cheryl pictured her new outdoor space, she had two goals in mind: Create a fully-functional area built for dining and entertaining and have it all done in six months.

As someone who relies on their vehicle for work, a carport was always on the cards for Latrobe Valley homeowner, Scott.

The holy grail of building materials is one that can deliver aesthetic appeal and inspire creative design, while offering the functional benefits of longevity and low maintenance qualities, even in the most demanding environments.

Bullnosed verandahs were widely used on Australian homes during the Victorian, Federation and Edwardian periods, a timeframe ranging from around the mid-1850s to the 1920s.

Nestled high in the picturesque Adelaide Hills is the recently redeveloped UKARIA Cultural Centre by Anton Johnson Architect, a multi-purpose function centre that’s full of contrast and juxtaposition.

It’s not often that architects need to consider what a building will look like from above.