A Modern Take on the Verandah Creates a Connection to the Garden The verandah is a design classic in Australia and for good reason. In our warmer climate with often very hot, intense sun during the summer, verandahs create a cool, shady buffer around the home, and enable a better connection to the garden. But, with more and more alfresco areas and covered decks, the classic verandah has fallen out of prominence a little. Longueville House by Vanessa Wegner Architect takes the classic verandah and gives it a modern twist to create the perfect connection to the garden for this home...