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Earth Kids Childcare by Truebolt wins 2015 Sustainability Awards - Small Commercial prize

Awards. The project was chosen by the expert judges as a standout from the category’s field of five finalists and a record number of entries. Scroll to the bottom to see jury comments on this ground breaking project. The Earth Kids...

Project | 30/05/2024

Tippy-Tay | Techne Architecture + Interiors

festive touch. “Every inch and surface makes references to this era of the Italian Riviera. In terms of styling, the design narrative focuses on the signature flair of 60s and 70s abundance which immediately envelops the guest from the moment...

Project | 30/05/2024

Balancing human and environmental needs at Sunshine Coast Uni Hospital

, along with rooftop plant rooms and a helipad. The hospital is set to grow to a 738-bed facility by 2021 thanks to a dynamic design that has been futureproofed for expansion beyond that capacity. Taking out the Public category at this...

Project | 30/05/2024

State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

from a dialogue of opposing forces. A sense of darkness and light. An expression of mass and transparency. A language that is robust and delicate. The building volumes are clearly articulated on the site. The theatres are stacked vertically, freeing up...

Project | 30/05/2024

Darlington Road | First Light

backyard dwellings have on a multitude of scales: from providing one family with the ability to foster strong connections across generations; to the need for increased urban density in inner city suburbs by revitalising under-utilised existing sections. ...

Project | 30/05/2024

Flinders Residence | Abe McCarthy Architects

, Flinders Residence brings the romance back to rural living. The Flinders dwelling has been imagined as a series of barn-shaped volumes by Abe McCarthy Architects. Gabled roofs and purposeful intrusions allow for the landscape to be viewed from...

Project | 30/05/2024

New Australian habitat exhibit and eco-tourist facility at Taronga Zoo

, Sydney’s Taronga Zoo attracts more than 1.7 million visitors each year. It is estimated that it injects $249 million into the NSW economy per annum. Design Statement from Cox Architecture: Taronga Wildlife Retreat The overriding architectural...

Project | 30/05/2024

Everything in its right place at Park House

contributing to the thermal comfort of the dwelling, the slabs provide a noise barrier against the mess and drama of the children’s bedrooms. The material palette of Park House is largely foraged from recycled and salvaged materials – for...

Project | 30/05/2024

Promenade Aqui: a spiralling connection between city and water

. “We interpreted that [brief] as being homes on the water, for people, through the collection of two sculptured buildings that spiral from the water’s edge up to the city,” says Miglis. “We wanted to achieve a real connection to the...

Project | 30/05/2024

Two into one | Utz-Sanby Architects

large double-height void and gallery for the staircase. This presented structural complexities but proved to be a triumph, resulting in an abundance of natural light flooding the interior and serving as a central focal point for the entire design...

Project | 30/05/2024

Auchenflower House: A touch of mid-century modernism in inner Brisbane

the direction of the new build, which was designed by Kelder Architects for Natural Lifestyle Homes. “Natural Lifestyle Homes wanted an exciting and liveable family home that makes the most of the site and location. The design also had...

Project | 30/05/2024

The 'Parsonage House'

. Sitting at the centre of Daylesford's historic church district, heritage control restricted the new design from interrupting views of the surrounding church buildings. It was a primary concern of the clients to keep the height of the new extension low...

Project | 30/05/2024

Off Grid House | Anderson Architecture

performance the volume receives throughout the day. The ‘living’ box, despite a lack of sunlight, contains a 6.7kw solar system installed on its roof for power generation. Double glazing, under-floor heating and increased insulation ensures the...

Project | 30/05/2024

Homes with personalities: The Introvert and The Extrovert

Sterling Property Group,” says Robert Davidov, founder of design firm Davidov Partners Architects. &ldquo;From the very outset there was a strong desire to create two distinctive houses that would allow the future residents to feel that their home...

Project | 30/05/2024

'Fricourt', St Peters by Hosking Willis Architecture

windows allow sunlight to penetrate into the addition, which is on the southern side of the existing building. A large veranda to the south side of the addition provides a covered outdoor space and protects the back of the building from the prevailing...

Project | 30/05/2024

Canberra Hospital Expansion | BVN

the expansion of Canberra Hospital, offering something fundamentally different to the status quo in hospital design." Setting a new sustainability benchmark for Australian healthcare facilities while prioritising the needs of patients...

Project | 30/05/2024

The Italianate brilliance of Sister Tatlow’s house

front veranda. This has been a collaborative process with valuable input from all disciplines. Landscape design plays a central role in the design with most rooms enjoying direct access to the outdoors. The landscape varies as the house progresses in...

Project | 30/05/2024

Gridded House | Carr

inspiration and identity. “The home’s gridded heritage ceiling and wall panelling provided a starting point for a series of design decisions that inform both stages of the project. In this sense, the genesis of the design derives from...

Project | 30/05/2024

Brisbane’s ‘Church House’ resurrects the beauty of a heritage place of worship

bedrooms. The layout of the extension generates social hubs as well as private retreats, creating a home which can grow with the family for years to come. Speaking to Architecture & Design, DAHA director David Hansford says, "The work we did...

Project | 30/05/2024

Yarra Falls | Gray Puksand

transformation of Abbotsford into a city-fringe commercial and business precinct. Located on the scenic Yarra River Bike Trail, the riverside proximity and expansive parkland create a commercial building that is ideal for businesses looking for city fringe...

Project | 30/05/2024

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