Classroom House

This is an interesting project. The client picked up three decommissioned modular classrooms from an old school property for $1500 each. His brief to us was to figure out how to break them up and convert them into something interesting. So after an extensive site measure we have completed the schematic design for building two […]

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The ‘Crossroad’ House Build

As many of you know we have been running Bleuscape Design, our small architectural business for the best part of 8 years. Considering this, we have been reflecting on the design values and intensions of the firm. One major and significant observation has been our ever growing interest in design for the masses. While the […]

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The Illusionary House Renders

A few months back we posted some images of a house design that marks new pathways for Bleuscape Design. We have attached the same images only with rendering elements applied. A small explanation about the home can be found at http://bleuscape.com.au/blog/the-illusionary-house/                                          […]

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The ‘Crossroad House’ Extended version

Hi everyone! As you all know we are in the process of converting some of our projects into more realistic renderings. This is yet another. Just for the sake of explanation I have attached a link below which outlines in detail the design theory for the ‘crossroad concept’. Feel free to check it out if […]

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Modular for the Sub-tropics

Our company is currently engaged in designing a house that is modular in its construction for a site that is defined by strict subdivision parameters. The challenge, from a spatial point of view, is to design appropriately within what is a very ordered environment. We do this by emphasising the courtyard in all different directions. That […]

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Crossroad House 2

                                  In late 2011 the famous American architect, Peter Eisenman known for his intellectual and theoretical approach to design and teaching presented a lecture to the students and faculty of Sci-arc, Southern California’s prestigious architectural school. The lecture was titled ‘Project or Practice?’ Eisenman made […]

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Flood Responsive Queenslander

Queensland’s 2011 flood tragedy triggered debate surrounding how we might address housing in flood affected regions. These events have allowed for a plethora of ideas to emerge in the form of a public on-line forum called ‘Flood of Ideas’. www.floodofideas.org.au As described in their bio the ‘Flood of Ideas’ website is a tool for government […]

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Small Lot Duplex

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 […]

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The Crossroad Idea

For decades, the ‘Project Home’ has essentially remained the dominant model of housing for the Australian population. Ninety-seven percent of all houses built in our nation are hammered up by companies who base floor plans, construction methods and finishes on price points and profit margins rather than a response to environment and to maximised liveability […]

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