We speak with co-founding director, Jonathan James of James Design Studio about Garden House and its Gable-inspired geometries, responding to its modest neighbouring urban fabric.
We explore Casey Brown’s Hart House in Mackerel, echoing the archetypal Australian one-room beach abode, where the architecture takes on a box-like structure, opening one side to the elements.
A kitchen that challenges all expectations, the space is a haven of tranquility, more a place of quiet retreat than typical busy work zone, finding the balance between minimalism and functionality.
We explore the sleek and industrially-inspired Lighbox commercial project by Clare Cousins. A sense of the minimal, with a controlled restraint come together in a fresh approach to the workspace.
One of the greatest skills an architect can offer to their community is their ability to facilitate the meaningful connection between inhabitants and their environment.
We speak with founding director, Emlyn Olaver from Olaver Architects about Thornbury House, their firms’ approach to facilitating flexibility in domestic spaces.
In Coromandel Bach, Crosson Architects combines a raw robust quality together with a sharp geometry to create an occasional home that is innovative yet responsive to its context.
Briar Banks House sits sharply yet tonally disguised in its enviable alpine setting. Rafe Mclean Architects takes inspiration from the home’s context to create a flexibly-planned occasional home.
Ruby Ridge House by Condon Scott Architects makes use of a challenging wedge-shaped site near two suburban streets to create a place from which to indulge in the spectacular mountain and lake views.
Playing with the duality of its city frontage and its purposely planted native rainforest to the rear, City House by Chris Tate Architecture is an example of a considered urban vernacular.
The Premier Mill Hotel sees a heritage building, the former Roller Flour Mill, transformed by Spaceagency Architects into a luxury hotel in Katanning, Western Australia.
From an affiliation with the water, and a background in engineering, boat and steel fabrication, Chuck Anderson of Little Mill’s Lilypad sees a solar-powered floating sanctuary.
In contrast to a more familiar urban residential typology, Heartly’s Urban Barn references the agricultural vernacular, resulting in a bold formal gesture.
Designer Gavin Harris, Design Director at architecture & interior design practice Futurespace, is known for his creative use of colour & for designing spaces that are different, exciting & unexpected.
The Local Project sits down with Melbournebased interior and building designer Dan Gayfer to discuss & explore his studios' latest accomplishment, Ceres House.