Australia’s (Still) Got Talent // Houses Awards Shortlist 2014.

Oh we do love a bit of design awards action here at Yellowtrace HQ, don’t we? How could we not – design awards are the celebration of good design and passionate people who make it all happen, which is pretty much what we try to do around here every single day. It goes without saying that the Houses Awards shortlist which was announced last week once again piqued our interest.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again many more times I’m sure – Australian architects and interior designers are really, really, ridiculously good at designing houses. Our industry is consistently nailing that shit over and over again.There are always exceptions to this vast generalisation of course, but we are here today to promote the good in order to combat the evil. Indeed, it comes as no surprise that The Houses Awards Shortlist for 2014 is full of exceptional projects.

Anyway, let’s not beat around the bush – below is a selection of some of my favourites from this year’s 120 shortlisted projects across 8 different categories. Congratulation to all involved. I’m happy to confirm that Australia’s (still) got talent.

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ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS OVER 200sqm.

St Kilda West House by Kennedy Nolan. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Swinging Seventies by Atticus & Milo. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Elwood House by Robson Rak Architects & Made by Cohen. Photo by Shannon McGrath.

West End Tower by Owen and Vokes and Peters. Photo by Jon Linkins.

Indooroopilly Residence by Kieron Gait Architects. Photo by Christopher Frederick Jones.

St Kilda East House by Clare Cousins Architects. Photo by Shannon McGrath.

Toorak House Extension by Michael Jan Studio. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

Cubo House by PHOOEY Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

Skylight House by Andrew Burges Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS UNDER 200sqm.

Datum House by Rob Kennon-Architects. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Engawa House by Black Line One X Architecture Studio. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

House Bruce Alexander by Tribe Studio Architects. Photo by Katherine Lu.

Jewel House by Karen Abernethy Architects. Photo by Scottie Cameron.

Long Courtyard House by Scale Architecture. Photo by Brett Boardmann.

Moor House by Andrew Maynard Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

Neutral Bay House by Downie North Architects. Photo by Felipe Neves.

Northcote Residence by Wolveridge Architects. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Westgarth House by Kennedy Nolan. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Cross Stitch House by FMD Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

A House for Hermes by Andrew Simpson Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

Carine House by Pendal and Neille. Photo by Robert Frith.

HOUSE IN A HERITAGE CONTEXT.

Kerferd Place by Whiting Architects. Photo by Sharyn Cairns.

St Kilda House East by Clare Cousins Architects. Photo by Shannon McGrath.

3×2 House by Panovscott. Photo Brett Boardman.

New House over 200m2.

Clayfield House by Richards & Spence. Photo by Alicia Taylor.

Stonewood by Breathe Architecture. Photo by Andrew Wuttke.

Oxlade Drive House by James Russell Architect. Photo by Toby Scott.

Middle Park House by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. Photo by John Gollings.

K House by Chenchow Little Architects. Photo by John Gollings.

In-situ House by Rob Kennon Architects. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Hover House by Bower Architecture. Photo by Shannon McGrath.

Fairfield Hacienda by MRTN-Architects. Photo by Peter Bennetts.

Eltham South Blairgowrie by Wolveridge Architects. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Cooper Park House by Tobias Partners. Photo by Justin Alexander.

NEW HOUSE UNDER 200m2.

Great Ocean Road House by ITN Architects. Photo by Aidan Halloran.

[Images courtesy of Houses Awards.]