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Cox Architecture designed this project quietly and intentionally nestling itself within the established streetscape. The group of homes set a new benchmark for sustainable, affordable housing at low-to-medium density zoning in peri-urban suburbs.
Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland’s work on the new (NRAS) Student Accommodation facilities at St Thomas More College has created an outstanding living and learning space where a diverse college community is encouraged to develop and excel.
With a small budget and even smaller space to work in, it would take Chindarsi Architects a little fresh thinking and a lot of passion to bring the client’s vision to life.
Located in Duncraig and designed by Cox Architecture the new library and community hub is visible, vibrant, adaptable and able to be directed by the needs of the student and school.
As a key aspect of the renovation project, by Julia Thomas Architects, was to retain some of the existing characteristics of the original barn and bring them into their own as part of the new house.
In Bryant Alsops Park Cottage the interior is unexpectedly spacious and light, compared to its darker Victorian origins and 1970s additions that are hidden. This helps create a sense of depth and journey into an otherwise relatively small house.
Through intelligent design and cleverly placed additions, this heritage home by architects Dalecki Design was transformed into a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The central living area is one large entertaining zone, and social spaces flow easily into the outdoors
The design and build project by Modscape evolved from a pragmatic response to the challenges of occupying an exposed coastal site. The house shape design acts as a barrier to often extreme winds, protecting the external courtyard tucked in behind.
Architects: Sans-Arc Studio. Smallfry Seafood is an off-beat, inner city fish and chipper with a Japanese twist. This casual venue brings warmth and homeliness to a cold, concrete-filled environment. The design draws upon nostalgic ‘fish shop’ vibes but re-frames them in a modern, textural and immersive space.
Design: Mountford Architects. Designed and built for an owner who wanted a small home that made the most of light and space on a small block, this steel and timber-framed project employed efficient design and construction techniques to provide open plan living over two levels.
Design: Mark Aronson Architecture. Situated on a sloping site, the original building was split level with a double garage off the street and steps to a raised veranda. The `site is on a North-South alignment and is sheltered from the strong southwesterly gusts from the ocean.
Design: Mountford Architects. The Moreing Road project started as series of conversations and sketches inspired by a home commissioned in the early 1950s by the actor Gary Cooper, and built in Hollywood Hills by the prolific architect Quincy Jones.
Design: LOT-EK. The successful design for the “Gateways” major public art commission, by New York-based LOT-EK artists Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano, was revealed today by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones.
Architects: Hindley & Co. The aim with thiso delicately preserve and enhance an emotional connection to the existing house and landscape to create a delightful, airy and characterful house.
Design: Seeley Architects. A deep engagement with the expansive and undulating rural context of the house was the starting point for the design of the Lauriston house, with a design response that simultaneously buries into and leaps from the hilly landscape near Kyneton Victoria.
Design: Adam Kane Architects. Externally the building was designed as two timber-clad gabled forms, believed appropriate for the area. These pitched-roof forms were referenced internally with high raked-ceilings which create a great sense of volume whilst reminding the occupant of their setting.