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Sanwell Office Building by Braham Architects

insulated roof panelling with appropriate overhang Landscaping - Deciduous trees around exterior for added solar shading in summer months. Low maintenance natives around building perimeter to protect from low angled sun Low-water requirement vegetation...

Project | 31/05/2024

The Brook House | small.

for the narrow split level office, which is stepped down from the living room. Steel glass windows and pivot doors encase the study, with copper and ply louvres running parallel to the glass. The house’s textural palette is...

Project | 31/05/2024

Queen & Collins | Kerstin Thomson Architects, BVN

of bookable facilities ideal for casual interactions, moments of solitude or events. End of trip facilities and retail and dining precincts further the amenities on offer for occupants. A space at the Safety Deposit Building...

Project | 31/05/2024

Toorak Residence | ADDARC

landscape architect Jack Merlo, the design brief placed emphasis on a strong synergy between architecture and landscape whilst functionally demanding spaces suitable for large formal gatherings yet still appropriate for more intimate and relaxed family time...

Project | 31/05/2024

St Hubert’s | Cera Stribley

establishment that sees it rise up from the ground. The project was commissioned by Ryan Hospitality Group and Treasury Premium Brands and makes for a striking visual for guests as they approach the cellar door. The branded sheds have been retained...

Project | 31/05/2024

Prefab Macquarie Uni building constructed in just five months

driving force behind the design, which includes a number of environmental features such as operable wall panels to facilitate natural ventilation, cantilevering roofs to shade the double-glazed windows from excessive solar radiation, and self...

Project | 31/05/2024

The Pool House | Buck and Simple

wood and stone further augment the project’s contextual relevance. The design features a minimalist yet impactful approach to the materials used opting for a durable and long-lasting palette. The pool house functions as a sanctuary for...

Project | 31/05/2024

Quarry House: An exemplar of modern living

Quarry House balances strong exterior form with seamlessly integrated interiors that promote shared spaces in the heart of the home and a connection with its context. From the architect: A modern bluestone clad family home on a corner site in...

Project | 31/05/2024

Work and wellness redefined in CBD citadel

that provides strong connectivity, unified branding and supports cultural change. dwp's conceptual response is based on the metaphor of a town, offering precincts for different uses and civic spaces. Designed for maximum flexibility to enable...

Project | 31/05/2024

Lulamae Boutique

Lulamae Boutique is a sustainable and vibrant retail store designed around the idea of a live theatre set featuring front and back stage aspects to support the experience of the customer. The brief was to design a sustainable and vibrant retail...

Project | 31/05/2024

Monash University Student Housing

5-storey buildings flanking a central courtyard. The project has been identified as the new benchmark for the National and State Government for Affordable Housing. Prior to opening in January 2012, all 600 studios had been filled. DESIGN...

Project | 31/05/2024

Cobb + Co Museum Redevelopment

. The design success is the culmination of more than 20 years of partnership by the facility director and designer. IN BRIEF The building had to be a place marker for the Toowoomba community. It had to mesh seamlessly into the existing structure...

Project | 31/05/2024

Sections#5: Machines of Re/Public | Chun Yu Ng

the public. This project challenges current recycling facilities with a bottom-up approach that offers opportunities for active public participation in recycling. The architecture focuses on modular scaffolding elements to inform human...

Project | 31/05/2024

Hanging Gardens House by Anderson Architecture

provide its occupants with a durable and practical space, ensuring the longevity of their investment. The Hanging Gardens House design was intended to be inherently low impact; on the environment, in its reduced reliance upon non...

Project | 31/05/2024

Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre | Cumulus

. The practice was tasked with creating a design plan that would account for an excessive amount of foot traffic in a wilderness unprepared for visitors of such proportions. Aiming to honour the significance and sensitivity of the park, Cumulus made...

Project | 31/05/2024

The Marys Hope | Starbox Architecture

also the required solar passive design into the living rooms and private open spaces. The other challenge was planning approval. Upon submission for a Development Application, many neighbours objected to the development. The council and...

Project | 31/05/2024

Colonnade House | Splinter Society

linking foyer. From here, the colonnade, of which the project gains its name, begins. In order to deliver a concrete home aesthetic on a budget, the concrete colonnade was created that runs centrally through the new extension that connects the...

Project | 31/05/2024

Alphington Townhouses by Green Sheep Collective

, allowing for cross-ventilation and natural light to every room. The sub-division of the land, and eventual design of the townhouses, focused on the orientation of the block, to maximise north light to habitable rooms and private open space. A thermally...

Project | 31/05/2024

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School by BVN

By responding to the environmental imperative to creatively re-use old buildings Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School by BVN is a model and leader in pedagogical design. By responding to the environmental imperative to creatively re...

Project | 31/05/2024

Sky Bar Melbourne | CHT Architects

the experience isn’t obstructed through glare. CHT’s design has even ensured that the bathrooms provide unobstructed views for visitors. Pairing contemporary elegance with a setting in the sky, CHT Architects have meticulously...

Project | 31/05/2024

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