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Birdhouse Studios / Gillian van der Schans

Hana Abdel — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Australia is famous for some of the biggest new homes in the world, but in our current world of increasing environmental concern and escalating building costs, smaller homes are a much wiser choice. At just 42 and 50 square meters of floor area Birdhouse studios fit all that is required to live a sustainable, comfortable, and creative existence within a very small footprint.

Valley House / Philip M Dingemanse

Daniel Sánchez — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:00:18 +0000

The Valley House is shaped and adapted to the contours of a northwest-facing valley. Viewing down to the nearby city and river beyond, the house is centred on this valley outlook.

Southern Outlet House / Philip M Dingemanse

Daniel Sánchez — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

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Brisbane Street Additions / Rad Architecture

Daniel Sánchez — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:50 +0000

Conceived in 2004 as a riposte to the Local Authorityʼs requirement that we superficially 'decorate' a large expanse of wall on the western boundary, rad architectureʼs concept for the Brisbane Street Additions was drawn from the lifestyle of our clients. Our design response was to “redefine the edge” to create a boundary on the move, in tension and compression, not necessarily straight and challenging the traditions of structure and container.

Australian Technical College / Birrelli Architects

Nico Saieh — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The ATCNT is a portal-framed, elongated, utilitarian building referencing the traditional industrial forms of the Inveresk Railyard structures. It combines a simple structural system, clearly expressed portal frames, with an economy of means and an honest expression: bold, daring, and an inspiring palette of materials and colours.