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Does it come in black? A cellar door embraces its dark heart.
If we consider that the buildings we create are a reflection of who we are, then this project takes personal expression to the next level. Designed for Lisa McGuigan, whose family name is synonymous with winemaking in Australia, the...
Meeting higher insulation R-values in building projects deliver two main benefits for owners and users of these spaces. First and foremost, higher ratings provide greater resistance to heat transfer which results in more efficient heating and cooling, and a by-product of this is a more comfortable...
The holy grail of building materials is one that can deliver aesthetic appeal and inspire creative design, while offering the functional benefits of longevity and low maintenance qualities, even in the most demanding environments.
For the owners of a new residential build in the coastal town of...
Nestled high in the picturesque Adelaide Hills is the recently redeveloped UKARIA Cultural Centre by Anton Johnson Architect, a multi-purpose function centre that’s full of contrast and juxtaposition.
With views towards Mount Barker, UKARIA is comfortable in its bushland setting, taking cues from...
Owner/builder Mick Heuchan’s plans to build his own home were ambitious from the start. But then, this house had been taking shape in his head for more than a decade. The dream was to create a substantial residence that would make a statement now, but also in years to come. When the opportunity...
It’s not often that architects need to consider what a building will look like from above. But then, there’s nothing standard about the Penguin Parade Visitors Centre at Phillip Island.
Everything about this building is extraordinary, from the star-shaped design - best viewed from above - conceived...
The farmhouse style might look familiar but forget what you know about the classic Australian homestead. For this residence on Bruny Island, architect Fiona Dunin from FMD Architects has taken recognisable shapes and materials and turned them on their head. But until you look closely, you can’t...
When clients talk about ‘sustainable design’, not everyone is on the same page. For some, it’s about reducing their impact on the environment over the longer term. Others, though, have more immediate goals in mind.
That was the case for the owners of this home in the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn...
One of the benefits of working on residential or commercial sites is that often there is an option to knock a building down and start again. In school environments where timelines are tight and needs are great, that’s almost never on the table.
But St Clare’s Primary School in the newly minted...