Dream Build

A new series about Aussies who have turned the dream of building their own home into a spectacular reality. This week features a Melbourne family who have built a futurist house with a backyard transformed by a man-made hill.

Cherise Collins wanted a house designed around her car. And she wanted it on a very steep hillside. So began a partnership with architect Damian Campagnaro which has resulted in a stunning design both inside and outside.

An innovative architectural design has preserved a piece of Australia's gold rush history by transforming an 1860s ruin in country Victoria near Ullina into a contemporary and light-filled home.

The Great Wall of Warburton is the backbone of a house built to give its owner a new life. Sitting comfortably in its environment, this country home is the result of a collaborative spirit between owner and architect.

With spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains, the design of Maleny House was influenced by the philosophies of Zen and Japanese design. It is a beautiful house blending Asian aesthetics with an Australian touch.

The re-design of a 1940s family house in Sydney's historic suburb of Castlecrag, including recycling much of the original, creates a new home full of memories perfect for a family with four children.