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Upper House / Koichi Takada Architects

Hana Abdel — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000

“The architectural form of Upper House draws inspiration from the Moreton Bay Fig, with ‘architectural roots’ taking us on a journey from our ancient past at its base, up to the future of vertical living. Topped with biodiverse outdoor areas, wellbeing retreat and social hub, Upper House addresses what is referred to as connection deficit,” says architect Koichi Takada. Upper House in South Brisbane, Australia, is a multi-residential project by Koichi Takada Architects and delivers 188 apartments over 33 stories. The expressive architectural form drew inspiration from native flora and signals a new era in urban multi-residential design, where connection to nature, quality of design, resident wellbeing, and environmental sustainability align.

The Eaves Commercial Center / bureau^proberts

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Eaves' – a civic heart for Brisbane's West Village - bureau^proberts has designed a civic heart for Brisbane’s evolving West Village precinct with 'The Eaves', a new three-storey commercial building featuring a striking bespoke clay façade. Skillfully melding built form and landscape, the project demonstrates how retail developments can go beyond the ordinary to enhance a sense of place. bureau^proberts Creative Director Liam Proberts says the design is as much about the building’s perimeter, as it is about the building itself. “West Village isn’t the model of big box retail in the suburbs; it’s a lively communal and commercial hub in an existing high street,” Liam says. “We wanted ‘The Eaves’ to contribute to that dynamic streetscape and fulfill a significant role as a civic connector.”

Three New Bailey / Make Architects

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Salford’s cotton-weaving heritage was the inspiration behind the Make Architects’ designed, highly flexible commercial office building at Three New Bailey.