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We've had the opportunity to work on many terrific new projects this year.
Whilst we can't tell you about all of them yet, we've updated our Projects page with others we're delighted to share.
A couple of these will start construction soon, and we're looking forward to seeing our clients' visions come to reality.
See them on the Projects page here.
Read moreRecently we've been working on a concept for a new garden in Taringa.
Our lovely clients are building a new architect-designed home, and there is a fabulous fig tree at the front of the property.
As is often the case, the design brief developed as we progressed: some things they were very clear about, others things were definitely up for exploration.
This article shows how we take a client brief, develop an initial concept design, and then refine it in response to feedback.
We love the final concept, and think the design has gotten stronger with every iteration.
See what you think...
Read moreLast week I travelled to Adelaide for the annual Architecture Conference.
Despite this being my first visit to the South Australian capital, I've spent many hours studying its famous town plan at uni, and even more time applying myself to its equally famous wine in my down time.
Of course visiting somewhere 'in real life' is always a different proposition, and initial impressions of a city can be both superficial and revealing: some things the locals take for granted leap out in contrast to the visitor's home, whereas other things that stand out to the holiday-maker may mask deeper realities.
So with that not-so-subtle disclaimer, here are 10 things that I noticed in my brief time in Adelaide...
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Image: Toby Scott
We are delighted and honoured that Studio 217 is featured in the latest edition of Habitus.
Designed by Richard Buchanan and Amalie Wright the tiny space contains library, wine cellar (yay!), piano, guest accommodation, design studio and more, all in a space smaller than two car parks.
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Photography: David Kelly
Thanks to Brisbane News for two things:
My truly wonderful, generous client, Susan, and I had a great morning recently showing writer Lizzie Stafford through the garden as she prepared for the story.
So thanks are also due to both Susan and Lizzie!
You can check out this issue of the mag online here.
Read moreWe've all heard arty 'soundscapes' where someone's recorded their local garbage truck reversing and overlaid it over the screech of train brakes and pigeons cooing.
Design student Akko Goldenbeld wanted to test a different idea about the sounds of his city.
He make a giant pianola roll using a 3D plan of Eindhoven, connected it to a piano keyboard, and then proceeded to 'play' the sound of the city.
Click on the play button above or view the video here.
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