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Open Access College | Studio Nine

opportunities for focused work or private discussions, with their adaptable design offering OAC the flexibility to optimise their layout based on changing needs over time. New architectural features have been carefully integrated into the...

Project | 30/05/2024

The Fairview | Aesthetic Developments

Tadelakt for a fraction of the price. A bespoke wine rack, designed by AD, as well as a reverse-engineered spiral staircase speaks to the ingenuity of the design duo. A neutral colour palette consisting of creamy hues defines much of the...

Project | 30/05/2024

Avant-garde building fuses art, photography and architecture

within the built environment. KUD collaborated with Melbourne Artist Samantha Everton during the design process to ensure a collaborative integration of art forms throughout the project. The “Masquerade”, from Everton’s...

Project | 30/05/2024

Brick Aperture House provides a window to Sydney’s past

A contemporary addition to a Sydney Federation home artfully frames historic views of the city's Inner West, while creating a dialogue with neighbouring period houses. From the architect: A single storey house in Petersham sits on a small...

Project | 30/05/2024

Crabtree Residence by Misho + Associates

This low maintenance, energy efficient house was designed to age in place, with six curved Corten blades wrapped sinuously along the length of the building to shield windows from the frosty air. The clients were two retired scientists looking for a...

Project | 30/05/2024

Hotel Sorrento | Six Degrees

private sundeck. A restaurant, luxury suites, conference facilities and an underground carpark have been added in an attempt to provide more than the accommodation on offer to bring in corporate opportunities and day spa clients. The design is purposely...

Project | 30/05/2024

Lockleys House | Architects Ink

The Gentlemen’s bungalow had numerous previous additions resulting in limited daylighting, minimal solar access to living spaces and poorly utilised outdoor spaces. From the architect: The Gentlemen’s bungalow had numerous previous...

Project | 30/05/2024

Pocket Passiv | Anderson Architecture

open stair balances the desire for natural light to flood into the studio whilst offering privacy and a sense of retreat for the residents from common areas. The overarching focus on sustainability and the decision to adopt the Passivhaus Design and...

Project | 30/05/2024

The Greenland Centre

-storey tower is designed to be Sydney’s tallest residential building. BVN was selected from a field of six international architects to design the tower through a City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition. The retention of the existing...

Project | 30/05/2024

J&J Residence | Hogg & Lamb

is a passive design, that significantly reduces the reliance on air conditioning and artificial lighting. The home utilises natural materials including timbers, stone, rammed earth and low-voc paints.

Project | 30/05/2024

Curtin University Midland Campus

Campus. As this building is the first on a ‘new’ campus for the University, it contains many design features that reflect its role as a ‘microcosm’ of the facilities found in larger university campus settings. The building form...

Project | 30/05/2024

Walumba Elders Centre by iredale pedersen hook architects wins 2015 Sustainability Awards - Multi-Density Residential prize

Working directly with the community elders and the Home and Community Care staff, iredale pedersen hook architects designed a new home for the elders based on their Cultural and social needs. The Walumba Elders Centre by iredale pedersen hook...

Project | 30/05/2024

The apartment building referencing Carlton's Victorian architecture

building that manages to subtly reference the Victorian architecture that is commonly seen in the Melboure suburb of Carlton. From the architect: THE BRIEF The brief from the client was simple; &ldquo;design an apartment building that people...

Project | 30/05/2024

Darling Quarter

Sydney city, Chinatown and Cockle Bay (Darling harbour). Activated by cafes and retail activities, they become the framework for the public domain design. The second key, vital for the establishment of a high quality family-centric precinct, was to...

Project | 30/05/2024

Five Courts House

distributed horizontally in bands from street entry in a sequence towards progressively more intimate spaces. The house is oriented to open to the environment but excludes unwanted urban effects. DESIGN DESCRIPTION The contemporary residence was designed...

Project | 30/05/2024

Sense of Self Bathhouse | Setsquare Studio, Chamberlain Architects & Hearth Studio

the wellness experience. Designed by a collaborative team that features designers from Setsquare Studio, Chamberlain Architects and Hearth Studio, the space is an inclusive and immersive space that has its experiences informed by the design...

Project | 30/05/2024

Luigi Rosselli ‘tummy tuck’ gives old Queen Anne home new life

half round pipes, stacked in a fish scale pattern ?Perched on a rock outcrop, the home’s views of Double Bay and Sydney Harbour are visible from all windows The new steel windows from All Steel Windows on the bay side of the house are...

Project | 30/05/2024

Upside-Down Akubra House

first meeting with the clients on their bull farm, about 50 minutes southeast of Tamworth. The client had selected the site for their new home atop a sloping hill, amongst eucalypt, with land falling sharply away to a dry creek bed. From this...

Project | 30/05/2024

A sustainable school library in inner Brisbane

trafficable roof terrace above. The rooftop terrace is accessible from the GLAs on level three. The terrace has been designed for flexibility and can be developed in the future as an additional outdoor learning area for growing edible plants, practical...

Project | 30/05/2024

Sydney childcare centre reimagined as a ‘mini-city’

simpler and more sophisticated look, implementing a mix of wood and monochromatic-painted surfaces. This is contrasted with a signage and wayfinding system – a creative spin on street signs – developed by graphic design studio, Toko. A...

Project | 30/05/2024

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