This house is intended to be read in part. A small segment of built form to which you view beyond the immediate. It sets up an environment where courtyard transforms to runway, a platform that points to the linear horizon. The approach is about formal design however, once beyond the entry threshold there exists an […]
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 […]
While I am on a bit of a role with posting about great Aussie houses, I thought I would include this series sponsored by Boral earlier this year. This set of houses are all Australian award winners; simply, another feast for the eyes. http://www.sandcastlestv.com/ Episode 01 Perched over the cliffs the Holman house is an iconic […]
The work of Australian architect Peter Stutchbury seems to be getting better and better. Peter is famous in Australia for his site sensitive design. His work is an absolute inspiration to many, both students and practitioners alike. I had the privilege of meeting Peter at the 2006 National Architecture Awards in which he won a […]
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I remember well the first time I experienced first hand a home designed not for its looks but rather for the experience within. It was my birthday and my wife Jaki had brought me a seat on a bus to an architecture tour. With many other people we travelled to a number of beautiful well known […]