Quote of the day 18/07

The problem with 21 century architecture is that it strives to be desperately interesting. Desperately interesting architecture will not last, it will not become timeless. – Glenn MurcuttComments comments

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What is Architecture?

What is architecture? What can architecture do? What is your architectural position? What is your design method? These questions were put to a handful of the world’s most influential architects from around the world at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. After listening to the answers it is easy to see why these professionals are revered […]

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Rem Koolhaas is stating “the end” of his career, says Peter Eisenman

A fascinating look at Rem’s 2014 Biennale through the crafted words of Peter Eisenman, well worth the read! Thanks Valentina Ciuffi and Dezeen. Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: curator Rem Koolhaas has used the biennale to announce the end of his “hegemony” over the profession, according to architect Peter Eisenman (+ interview). “He’s stating his end,” said Eisenman, adding: “Rem […]

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The start of a new era!

Hi Friends, We have some VERY, VERY exciting news to share with you all. Bleuscape Design’s new website is live!! Have you ever wanted to contribute to design outcomes? Our new site allows YOU to have a voice. The concept is simple… Under the projects section contribute your ideas and thoughts. We value your life […]

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Flower Residence

Phillip Drew, in his book ‘Leaves of Iron’ describes Glenn Murcutt’s architecture as a balance between the extremes of ‘outwardness’ and ‘inwardness’, a harmonisation between the expression of the house form as an independent vessel, complete unto itself and fully self-reliant. Drew P. Leaves of Iron. 1985. Pp 135. Murcutt’s ideals have provided the inspiration […]

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Murcutt Lecture: Thinking Drawing/Working Drawing – For an architecture of response, not imposition

Glenn delivers yet another inspirational talk about his beloved craft. What an honor it is to have teachers with such drive and passion in our life time. Soak it up people, this is gold! 2013 Public Lecture Series – GLENN MURCUTTComments comments

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Casuarina Beach House

In the last few weeks we have begun a new project at Casuarina Beach located on the NSW north coast. Casuarina is an eclectic mix of modern beach architecture. One noticeable feature when driving around is the lack of consideration to appropriate material choice. The typical position is to construct in a light weight fashion […]

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Prefab Luxury – Indonesian House

This prefabricated luxury home was designed for an Indonesian business man and his family over in Jakarta. Indonesia has a prolific timber manufacturing industry to whom our client was and remains closely connected with. His idea was to do something with the huge amount of waste generated from the 24 hour cutting of timber off […]

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Concrete House

I’d like to introduce ‘The Concrete House’, it’s a new project we have been working on recently. The client, a part owner of a large concreting company wanted to create a home showcasing what he can do with his product. We have come up with a design that uses concrete three ways. The first being […]

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