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Rammed earth addition slots between existing trees linking occupants to nature

For A Pavilion Between the Trees, Branch Studio Architects resolved early on that the trees on the site would not make way for the new building - and in fact the concept would explore the opposite. From the architect: When presented with the...

Project | 28/05/2024

White Bay Cruise Terminal by Johnson Pilton Walker wins top AIA Commercial and COLORBOND Award for Steel Architecture Awards

A new Sydney cruise terminal featuring a contemporary roof canopy draped on a historically significant gantry crane structure has won the 2014 Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture. A new Sydney cruise facility featuring a contemporary...

Project | 28/05/2024

Sunshine Coast bush treehouse features roof overhang inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

positioned within nature, like SSB Design Studio’s new project located in the woods of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland. Designed for creative agency POMO, the aptly named Bush Studio sits on a steep site under the Maroochy Plan 2000 steep...

Project | 28/05/2024

Surf Coast Secondary College by dwp|suters

eco friendly materials and energy efficient design techniques with a focus on the communication of environmental responsibility to students. dwp|suters has designed the new 8,000sqm secondary college for 925 students, incorporating a middle school...

Project | 28/05/2024

Armadale House

The Armadale House, transformed by Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design, has been given a new lease on life, thanks to the vision of its tuned in new owners. Typically with recently-purchased houses, new owners come with new ideas. Perspective...

Project | 28/05/2024

Breaking away from the traditional apartment model

The design of The Gallery Apartments in Canberra represents a desire to break away from the traditional central corridor arrangement typically associated with mixed-use residential buildings. The design of The Gallery Apartments in Canberra...

Project | 28/05/2024

A breezy duplex designed to showcase water views

The clients were looking for a duplex with the appearance of a single dwelling, including a single entry point. Other requirements included capitalising on water views while still maintaining privacy, as well as retaining a large native tree at the...

Project | 28/05/2024

Clean lines and modern design: Highton House reflects natural beauty

Clean lines and modern design make way for nature views in Highton House. Clean lines and modern design make way for nature views in Highton House. Connection to nature is an important feature of this home, which sits on a corner...

Project | 28/05/2024

Glass box punctured by curved timber pylons designed by HDR|Rice Daubney

A new $41 million six storey office building for Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis demonstrates a new trend in workplace strategy and facilitating architecture. A new $41 million six storey office building for Swiss pharmaceutical company...

Project | 28/05/2024

Designing a high-tech cross-laminated timber house

This project is a spectacular house made of cross laminated timber (CLT) and stone for James Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick + Partners. Photography by Ben Guthrie This project is a spectacular house made of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and stone...

Project | 28/05/2024

The colourful ‘mosaic’ design lighting up Sussex Street

a new mixed use residential and commercial building designed to make a statement in a precinct known for historic masonry warehouse buildings. Design features The building’s facade is characterised by a mosaic of brightly...

Project | 28/05/2024

Designing a utilitarian “concrete bunker” apartment

An existing warehouse conversion has been transformed into a “concrete bunker” for two design professionals in Camperdown. An existing warehouse conversion has been transformed into a “concrete bunker” for two design professionals...

Project | 28/05/2024

SA Footy’s Mosaic Hotel kicks plenty of design goals

The inspiration for the hotel’s transformation began with the need to create an outdoor area and visual connection to the street. Originally opened in 1994, the South Australian National Football League’s (SANFL) Mosaic Hotel was a $4 million...

Project | 28/05/2024

Charred timber lights up Adelaide’s new Japanese restaurant

The design for this Japanese restaurant was inspired by its name – Shobosho – which translates to ‘fire house’. The design for this Japanese restaurant was inspired by its name – Shobosho – which translates to ‘fire...

Project | 28/05/2024

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Rammed earth addition slots between existing trees linking occupants to nature

White Bay Cruise Terminal by Johnson Pilton Walker wins top AIA Commercial and COLORBOND Award for Steel Architecture Awards

An architectural play on light dancing in the trees

Restoring an old bluestone house on the Yass River

Section#6: On Heritage - The Patina of Paradox

Brisbane City Studio | Jasper Brown Architects

Pretty Beach House | Lahznimmo Architects

Thirroul House | Lisa Breeze Architect

Sunshine Coast bush treehouse features roof overhang inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Surf Coast Secondary College by dwp|suters

Armadale House

Breaking away from the traditional apartment model

A breezy duplex designed to showcase water views

Clean lines and modern design: Highton House reflects natural beauty

Glass box punctured by curved timber pylons designed by HDR|Rice Daubney

Designing a high-tech cross-laminated timber house

The colourful ‘mosaic’ design lighting up Sussex Street

Designing a utilitarian “concrete bunker” apartment

SA Footy’s Mosaic Hotel kicks plenty of design goals

Charred timber lights up Adelaide’s new Japanese restaurant