When the summer ends and all the colors outdoor turn from green to all shades of red and orange, you will need to bring some life into your home. It doesn’t matter if it’s just one potted plant, an entire indoor garden or a mini garden (if you are lacking space), the feeling of refreshment […]
Crossroad House – An alternative to Volume Housing. Presented By Anthony RiggCopyright – Bleuscape Design Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved www.bleuscape.com.au It is vital to recognise ‘need’ to design effectively. If we don’t recognise ‘need’ the default response is only ‘form’. ‘Form’ in and of itself is inherently singular only promoting the visual. ‘Need’ on […]
We are very excited to introduce a new Bleuscape commission. It is called ‘Walkway House’.The family home will be located on 85 acres South West on Mt Tamborine, Qld. It is probably one of the most beautiful rural sites we have had the chance to work with.When one has such a site in their hands […]
Grid patterning that informs layout in architecture is nothing new, Mies did it, Kahn and Corb. It is a way of organising space while at the same time remaining true to the overall formation of structure and proportion. In this house for Kerry and Leigh Boustead, we also looked to the grid for inspiration. Over […]
First off the ranks for 2015 is the Barn House. Our wonderful clients desired a home that embraced a farmhouse aesthetic prompting us to design two bold barn like structures, one for living and one for working. The separation of pavilions, spatial and architectural, sets the stage for exploring relationships between landscape and built form. […]
Photo credit: leedresource Do you know that buildings account for 40 percent of carbon emissions and 76 percent of electricity usage on a global level? It sounds incredible, but they are the top pollutants, with industry and transportation far behind. Architects and other experts realized they have to deal with this problem and make buildings […]
“Life must be understood backward. But it must be lived forward” – Søren KierkegaardAs one who is interested in the built environment, I find myself smack-bang in the middle of what is possibly the most exciting moment in the last 100 years. I believe the architectural landscape is poised for change. With my own eyes, […]
Thinking about a design for your new home and looking for software to visualise your design ideas? For this article, we take a look at 10 of the best programs for budding residential designers to create their own home. All of the 3D home design programs are either free or under $100. We’ve done the […]
It is a rare treat to have these five architects in one room together for a discussion about life and architecture. Brit Andresen, Lindsay Johnson, Peter Stutchbury, Richard Leplastrier and Glenn Murcutt, all have contributed greatly to the profession in Australia. In this panel discussion they candidly share unique stories about significant influences and the journey […]
The culmination of a year in building design results in the National Architecture Awards, this year to be held in Darwin on the 29th of October. To celebrate, we thought it would be nice to reflect on some of the stand-out firms in and around Brisbane that has made an impact. No. 5 Highgate Hill […]