JOURNAL
External Perspectives
TO THE MIL is regularly featured in leading architecture and design publications for its considered approach to residential construction. This page brings together selected media coverage, project features and industry recognition that reflect the rigour, care and precision behind our work.
Clovelly House — Master Builders NSW Awards Winner
Clovelly House (2025) is recognised as a winner in the Master Builders NSW Awards, with additional projects also featured within the publication.
Alternatives to Engineered Stone
To The Mil is referenced in a Better Homes & Gardens article examining safer, long-term alternatives to engineered stone following Australia’s silica-related ban.
MBA NSW Excellence in Housing Awards — Best Homes
To The Mil was recognised in the MBA NSW Excellence in Housing Awards for a three-level alteration and extension, praised for its craftsmanship, material integrity and architectural execution.
The Bronte Residence: A Masterpiece of Architectural Harmony
A lush tropical setting frames this carefully crafted residence, where architecture and landscape unfold as one continuous experience. Timber, light and water shape a sequence of spaces designed for calm, connection and everyday living.
Bronte House: A Resort-Like Family Retreat
Bronte House, featured on est living, reveals a coastal family residence where lush landscaping and natural materials create a relaxed, resort-like retreat in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Reworking a Beachside Bungalow for the Next Chapter
Featured in the Saturday Daily Telegraph – Home, this Bronte renovation highlights the value of long-term trust between homeowner and builder, with To The Mil engaged across multiple stages of the home’s evolution.
Crowning Glory: The Restoration of a Historic Newtown Terrace
A careful restoration of a historic Newtown terrace, combining heritage craftsmanship with a restrained contemporary addition designed in collaboration with Daniel Boddam Architects and Stacey Kouros Design.
Heritage Craft and Contemporary Addition: Newtown Terrace
Newtown Terrace — 2017 is featured in a publication exploring the restoration and contemporary transformation of a historic Sydney terrace.
A heritage home refined for contemporary living
Featured in Est Living, Conigrave House highlights a carefully executed heritage renovation in Hunters Hill, delivered with precision and respect for the existing architectural fabric.
Refreshing Bathroom Style: Inspiration from Bronte Residence
A Houzz article exploring simple ways to refresh bathroom interiors references Bronte Residence as an example of thoughtful materiality and interior styling.
Building Near Trees: Lessons from Bronte Residence
Bronte Residence by To The Mil is referenced in a Houzz article exploring the challenges and opportunities of building near established trees.
The Meaning of Home: A Sustainable Family Residence
A BuildHome feature on a family residence designed by Sarah FitzGerald and built by To The Mil, where sustainability, privacy and family life shape the architecture.
Northbridge House: A Contemporary Family Residence
Northbridge House is featured in Grand Designs Australia, highlighting a contemporary family residence shaped by landscape and connection to the outdoors.
Bronte House: Beachside Bliss
A publication feature exploring the renovation of Bronte House and the long-standing collaboration between the homeowners and To The Mil.
A Treetop Retreat Above the City
A Daily Telegraph feature explores a Sydney home designed as a treetop retreat, built by To The Mil and carefully integrated with its surrounding landscape.
Freshly Minted: A New Build in Randwick
A Domain feature in The Sydney Morning Herald presents a contemporary Randwick residence designed by ASA Architects and conceived for modern family living.
Mood Maximiser: Transforming a Surry Hills Terrace
A Daily Telegraph – Home feature explores the transformation of a narrow Surry Hills terrace by ASA Architects and builder To The Mil.
GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Feature
A GreenSmart Energy Efficiency feature highlights a residence built by To The Mil, recognised for its integration of passive design strategies and environmentally conscious construction.
Architect Hits the Roof: A Paddington Terrace Reimagined
A newspaper feature explores the redesign of a traditional Paddington terrace by architect Andrew Schultz and builder To The Mil.