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george street residence . elevational studies
the addition will likely consist of floor to ceiling glass with varied screen options being explored. maximum openness is sought while a high level of privacy is required. Filed under: current...
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ridge road residence . art installation
our concept for this artwork evolved from the large expanse of wall to the living area, that captures the reflections of the surrounding landscape from both the double height picture window to the west...
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ridge road residence . complete
ridge road residence has been listed as a finalist for the houses awards 2012, in the category of new houses over 200 square metres. the houses awards are described as an annual program celebrating...
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glenmore crescent residences . conceptual studies
we begin work on a new boutique residential development in black rock, through a series of feasibility and master planning studies, to determine the most suitable matrix. a corner site, the length of...
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alfred street residence . early planning studies
our studio begins design work on an existing single level victorian house in prahran. with a wider than typical site, the house had been extensively renovated in the 1980s. these renovations created a...
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glenmore crescent residences . architectural form
through a series of design workshops and the use of massing models, the architectural form for these new residences becomes apparent. the solid building form is sliced and separated, defining the...
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glenmore crescent residences . volumetric studies
volumetric studies through the use of massing models enable us to explore the relationships and spatial interplay between building form and outdoor space. a light timber is selected to craft the...
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glenmore crescent residences . sections
the linear building form maximises natural light and cross ventilation through all apartments, while penetrations to the form provide connection to the landscape from all internal spaces. these...
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alfred street residence . interior studies
through minor replanning to the ground floor, the existing spaces are provided with clear delineation of function through the insertion of new built forms, both in horizontal and vertical planes....
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alfred street residence . sectional studies
in contrast to the existing victorian spaces to the front of the dwelling, which provide enclosure and a sense of seclusion, the new living areas to the rear promote openness and interaction. a...
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lawnhill road residence . early concepts
on a site provided with a back drop of mature trees, our studio is given the opportunity to design a family home focused not only on its impacts to the environment, but more importantly on the health...
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lawnhill road residence . planning studies
our earlier explorations into the elements of light, fresh air, landscape, seasonality and connection begin to drive the spatial planning and architectural form. the existing micro and macro...
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glenmore crescent residences . views both in and out
with strong architectural presence along the busy street elevation, the architecture along the quieter frontage opens up to the landscape and the bay views beyond. the light timber used externally to...
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lawnhill road residence . sectional studies
the form of the building becomes apparent, with all spaces accessing fresh air, light and garden aspect. the need for a high level of cross ventilation and forced flushing to the interior determine...
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beach road residence . architectural form
through a series of briefing workshops, the program becomes further defined and the architectural form develops in response. studies into the spatial experiences between the cocoon and the scope...
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st andrews beach residence . contextual studies
we begin design work for a new house at st andrews beach on the mornington peninsular. with national parkland separating the site from the beach, this large site is afforded extended views to dense tea...
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st andrews beach residence . site massing
we explore breaking down the building program, not only between public and private areas, but between individual sleeping + bathing areas for each of the family members or groups. by breaking down the...
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ridge road residence . architizer a+ awards
ridge road residence has received a special mention in the architizer a+ awards for the single home category. “with entries received from 100 countries, the special mention distinction is awarded to...
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st andrews beach residence . materiality + connection with the landscape
externally, the building is clad in rough sawn timber, raw and weathered grey to bleed into the surrounding tea tree. openings to the building mass of the private areas are concealed, the lack of...
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st andrews beach residence . sectional studies
the public areas, containing the living and cooking areas, are fully glazed and provide direct access to the landscape and outdoor dining areas. congregation of the occupants is promoted, for the...
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alfred street residence . site photos
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strath creek farm . site explorations
within the building fabric of an existing farmhouse, we begin work to the interior architecture of this residence in strath creek. visually isolated from its neighbours, with expansive views from all...
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strath creek farm . planning studies
while fluid spaces are needed for when large family groups stay here together, the existing oversized spaces required delineation and a sense of scale. by establishing a series of frameworks through...
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strath creek farm . sectional studies
the integration of a framework throughout the plan develops, its effects and function to each space become more clearly defined. this framework houses functional zones of cooking and preparation,...
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bourne road residence . site context
the design for this new family residence begins with explorations into both the site and its surrounding context. early design concepts draw heavily on the prevalent surrounding typology of a house as...
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bourne road residence . building typology
we develop our earlier explorations of the built form as a single object within a space, punctured by an internal garden. connections are made between the internal garden and the space around the...
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alfred street residence . site photos
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bourne road residence . architectural form
developing the built form as a single object, the architecture for this new house becomes a frame for the outdoor spaces, the architecture a backdrop for the family’s engagement with the garden....
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bourne road residence . sectional studies
on arrival at the house, the entry is signified by a single full height puncture to an otherwise blank façade. on entry, one experiences a generous threshold between interior and exterior, creating a...
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george street residence . street art concepts
while this project is a study in contrasts, between the existing and new built forms, materials and detailing, a datum line is applied to the length of the northern facade, connecting the addition with...
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huff bagelry mentone . planning concepts
our studio begins design work for huff bagelry’s new bagel shop and cafe. with a large interior space, the design begins with a double sided active rear wall, separating the bakery kitchen from the...
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huff bagelry mentone . sectional studies
a black steel finish to the rear wall of the cafe area provides a strong contrast for the bagel and food display, while openings between the service area and kitchen behind ensures a high level of...
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huff bagelry mentone . art wall concepts
we explore concepts for an art wall installation, to incorporate graphic representation of the store within its local community and surrounding context. a subtle backdrop for the active cafe, the art...
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lawnhill road residence . materiality
concrete bricks are selected as the primary building material, ensuring a holistic approach as the one material carries through from the exterior to the interior. brick work as a complete construction...
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lawnhill road residence . landscape concepts
the perimeters of the site are lined with mature lily pily hedges and manchurian pear trees, providing both immediate privacy screening for the new residence together with a green backdrop from all...
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alfred street residence . site photos
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gnarwyn road residence . early planning studies
we begin design work to an existing art deco home in original condition. attached along one side to a mirror-image neighbor, this semi detached is an original example of the 1930s architecture common...
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gnarwyn road residence . concept images
the art deco character to the existing house is retained and promoted, while the forms of the new addition are restrained in comparison. materiality of the new addition is limited to black steel and...
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gnarwyn road residence . interior studies
while the existing art deco language uses black metal to highlight detailing and architectural elements, we explore the use of black steel as the primary material for the new addition. although west...
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alfred street residence . complete
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alfred street residence . complete
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studiofour . recent press
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alfred street residence . australian interior design awards
alfred street residence has been awarded a commendation at the 2015 australian interior design awards. the awards and commendations were announced on friday 15 march. the project can be viewed in the...
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bourne road residence . site photos
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bourne road residence . site photos
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watts road residence . contextual studies
our studio commences design work for a new retreat at phillip island. set on a 100 acres, the site is surrounded by bass strait, with access to its own secluded beach. with views of the coast to...
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watts road residence . conceptual studies
the brief for this new retreat is modest. to provide temporary accommodation, with pared back zones for sleeping, cooking and bathing. by providing minimal enclosed space, ones experience and...
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bourne road residence . site photos
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