In the 90’s this master piece was realized. A young, and somewhat unknown Donovan Hill, received the commission that would put them on the map. The result of almost 9 years of attention produced the C-House. It has won almost every award an Australian house can receive but more importantly, it changed the way residential […]
This small clip is a tribute to Brisbane’s best architectural firm. Donovan Hill’s body of work has had the greatest influence on me in my career, it continues to inspire. Theirs is an architecture that delivers craft and spatial autonomy in such beautiful ways. Please see their website at www.donovanhill.com.au for more images. Thanks to Willis Lim for […]
Timothy Hill, John Macarthur and Naomi Stead in conversation about the promotion of Queensland architecture. The view from 111 Eagle Street by Cox Rayner Architects down Elizabeth Street towards South Bank and further inland. Image: Christopher Frederick Jones What happens when a state government body appoints an “ambassador” for architecture who is also a phenomenally popular […]
10. Bark Architecture Bark is run by husband and wife team, Lindy Atkin and Stephen Guthrie. Their aim is to create buildings that are designed from the inside out. Responding directly to the needs of the people who use them, buildings integrate delicately with the natural landscape, ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximum sustainability. Visually, […]
I discovered this article yesterday. It is a very interesting and thorough look at the current state of Australian architecture. A lengthy read but well worth it. Words by: Nick Bryant Architect James Stockwell’s Snowy Mountains House. Photo by Patrick Bingham-Hall Yes, Sydney has one very good building. But contemporary Australian architecture is out of […]
As population growth continues to increase in Brisbane, where urban sprawl has claimed the farthest reach of any Australian city, it is becoming common to see small-time developers subdividing land close to the city fringe in an attempt to capitalise on density changes in council legislation. Prior to 2009, land owners were not able to […]