MRD in Perth, Western Australia | Architectural designer

MRD

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 416 053 585

Address: 14/155 Adelaide Terrace 6004 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://mickrule.weebly.com

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25.01.2022 Mid Century Modern Iconic in Shenton Park - challenging the traditional.

25.01.2022 Shenton Park Residence - a contemporary design in a strictly controlled heritage orientated council precinct. Blending a contemporary design into an older suburban area.

25.01.2022 Cottesloe rear laneway

24.01.2022 Coastal - Mindarie Residence.

24.01.2022 Swimming Pool.....travertine......simple but thoughtful design.

24.01.2022 Working on a few projects at the moment - Shenton Park house is in documentation. Cloverdale and Como apartments in concept design.

23.01.2022 House in Wembley...... council guidelines wanted a pitched roof 'traditional' house.....clients wanted modern. A difficult planning application eventually saw both client and council happy. Engaging an architect with experience in dealing with the treacherous planning guidelines and streetscape requirements can still result in a home which is not forced to imitate.

23.01.2022 Narrow lot home in Wembley is reaching completion. This design challenges some very strict and rather antiquated council guidelines ensuring that the home not only blends but also stands out from the crowd. My clients did not want 'normal'.

23.01.2022 West Leederville nearing completion

22.01.2022 Magnificent Perth winter day. The importance of good residential design and the ability to utilise our sunny winter days can not be ignored and needs to be fully explored during the design of all new houses and renovations.

22.01.2022 I do love off form concrete. Cottesloe Residence by Mick Rule.

22.01.2022 Animals love good architecture too. We all need winter sunshine, air and a view to the beyond.

21.01.2022 Architecture has a sky to thank for it's backdrop. It is the nature that architecture sits in that is just as important as the man made structure.

21.01.2022 Brickwork commencing on site in Shenton Park next week. A mid century modern inspired residence.

20.01.2022 Recently completed home in Wembley by Mick Rule Design. Narrow lot modern insertion in to a strict streetscape guideline.

20.01.2022 Friday afternoons are about consideration of the working week passing and about redefining the goals for the coming week.

17.01.2022 A recent bathroom design using simple materials and a modernism inspired theme. Simple materials and fixtures provide an understated resolution. This looks simple but takes an eye for design to prove successful.

16.01.2022 Floreat Beach Kiosk. Brick detailing.

16.01.2022 Architecture has a sky to thank for its backdrop. It is the nature that architecture sits in that is just as important as the man made structure.

15.01.2022 I believe I was one of the first designers to bring the mid century modern aesthetic back into the Perth housing scene with this design - several years before it became mainstream. The house has apparently now sold again and I wish the new owners many happy years of enjoyment.

14.01.2022 When you have to holiday at home.

14.01.2022 My designs are always climate responsive, client motivated, budget driven and most importantly always architecturally exciting and fresh. I only do a few houses per year so that I can be fully involved from creation to completion.

13.01.2022 Completing some final interior design of this home in Leederville. The little design tweaks are transforming this one into a favourite one of my works. Renovations are a very rewarding experience for the designer but also when they are thought out intelligently and fully explored they can transform the lifestyle for the inhabitants.

13.01.2022 Surfs up at the Palm Springs Surf Club and it is a warm 36 degrees today. This mid century modern inspired home in Shenton Park is designed for Perth summer. But also with passive solar design principles for natural winter warmth along with a front room fitted with shag pile carpet and a roaring gas fire - winters are also blissful.

12.01.2022 West Leederville Residence by Mick Rule

12.01.2022 Mid Century Modern Shenton Park. A home inspired by Frank Sinatra.

10.01.2022 Recent designs. Specialising in the Perth residential sector since 2001. When your architecture matters you need a designer that cares about your specific needs and your budget. Take ownership of your plans by working with an independent designer. For those who love architecture.... Mick Rule.

10.01.2022 New building contract signed today between my clients and Bianco Custom Builders. My ongoing services to my clients involve construction project management which involves my input all the way through to completion of the home. This service ensures complete adherence to my drawings, specifications and my eye for detail. It also offers support to the builder and trades during construction and ensures a a build without stress to the home owners.

09.01.2022 House in Wembley...... council guidelines wanted a pitched roof traditional house.....clients wanted modern. A difficult planning application eventually saw both client and council happy. Engaging an architect with experience in dealing with the treacherous planning guidelines and streetscape requirements can still result in a home which is not forced to imitate.

09.01.2022 North Perth townhouse design. currently in planning.

08.01.2022 An important part of the design process is being able to demonstrate to clients what their home will actually look like. It is sometimes very difficult for a client to understand one dimensional plans and elevations and mostly these one dimensional drawing are only used for the tradesmen and schedulers to construct a home. This is where three dimensional depictions become invaluable. A three dimensional model will allow the client to better understand a proposal and can allow for animations and walk through exploration of a home before construction. These examples show how a very simple rendered image compares to the final build. Home built by Romano Homes.

07.01.2022 Shenton Park Residence. Mid Century Modern inspired home including an enclosed courtyard with a resolve for passive solar principles incorporating large expanses of north orientated windows and thermal mass.

07.01.2022 Trigg Beach Residence. Concept designs are in progress for this beach side residence with ocean views. The design is exploring the use of alternative materials which will deal with the harsh coastal environment.

06.01.2022 A question arose from an owner recently on a housing forum. They were confused and overwhelmed about selecting colours and materials for a kitchen in their new home. My advice was to: 1. Limit the colour palette. An ideal starting point in a kitchen is to have 3 main colours or materials using one material as a feature. 2. Keep in mind what your main floor selection is going to be. I often start with the floor selection first as this is the largest component in the house. I t...hen select everything based on the floor colour and material. 3. Select natural colours and materials which will not date. 4. Think in simple geometric terms and highlight the 3 dimensional aspects with contrasting finishes. 5. Don't choose white just because it seems the easiest choice - choose white as a background colour. The images attached here are from a kitchen I designed which won AUSTRALIAN HOUSING AWARDS 2014 AUSTRALIAN KITCHEN DESIGN OF THE YEAR. The success of this design is in the colour and material selections along with the overall design and layout. I broke the rules slightly by selecting more materials and colours than I would normally. - White Stone bench tops - Gloss white cupboards - Timber veneer - Gloss grey cabinets - Stainless steel bench tops - Avocado glass splashback I always think of a kitchen in terms of its use and ensure that the bench tops can take the wear and tear and I also always think of the overall design as a piece of built in furniture which is the hub of the home. See more

05.01.2022 Before and after. Salter Point Residence.

04.01.2022 Perth is going crazy at the moment for home renovations. I currently have 7 on the go. Keep them coming! Builders are also very eager for the work and their prices are amazingly competitive currently.

04.01.2022 Shenton Park Residence by Mick Rule Design under construction. We have just revealed the off form concrete floating wing external covered areas.

04.01.2022 Designed by Mick Rule Design. The journey begins with a discussion about Frank Sinatra, mid century modern architecture, cactus collections, modern art and most importantly - the art of mixing a classic dry martini. This is a home design inspired by the music of Sinatra and his mid-century modern home in Palm Springs.... This bespoke design explores ideas of retreat, of the intimacies of home life and the importance of creating ones own place to relax in. Enjoyment of the small pleasures in life and the comfort of ones own belongings and collections. Following many hours of design, colour and materials selections, and construction documentation this home is about to commence construction in Shenton Park. Construction has been awarded to Bianco Custom Builders and will be overseen by Mick Rule Design. Inspired by Sinatra and shaped by the enjoyment of the small pleasures in life music, art and a classic dry martini this is iconic modern in Shenton Park.

03.01.2022 Form must follow functionForm must follow function

03.01.2022 Currently working on some early concepts for a boutique block of apartments in Como - it is always nice to work in 3D at the early stages prior to committing only to layouts.

03.01.2022 Cottesloe Residence internal courtyard.

02.01.2022 Reaching completion - narrow lot in Wembley. Had a very intense design program for this one. Council guidelines were very strict requiring a pitched roof and my client wanted a very modernist house with a flat roof. We all reached a compromise in the end and the house now stands out in the streetscape above the mediocrity.

02.01.2022 Swimming Pool. Travertine and a beach sand render allow the water to take on its natural colour which changes with the colour of the sky

01.01.2022 Construction is commencing next week on this unique individual design in Shenton Park. Design inspired by a mid century modern cocktail party.