There are many reasons that people choose to leave facades intact or only renovate part of a house. Could be that they love how it looks. Could also be that the council won't let them build what they want...

Either way, we've got plenty of houses in Australia that feature a nice, traditional fronts and incredible modern extensions - the results can be amazing when they're done right. Check out our cover story for examples - and if you've seen better, please let us know...