Spark Design Lab in Moonah, Tasmania, Australia | Architectural designer

Spark Design Lab

Locality: Moonah, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 438 333 497

Address: 54A Main Rd 7009 Moonah, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.sparkdesignlab.com.au

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25.01.2022 Some intelligent commentary from award winning architect Peter Partridge

24.01.2022 We had the wonderful @natalie_mendham round to work her magic at one of our completed renovation/extensions in Sandy Bay today. Big thanks to our wonderful models @ellathekidcutty and @emrrrrr . More pics soon! . . . #renovation #extensions #tasmanianarchitecture #australianarchitecture #architecture #heritagestreet #heritagearchitecture #sparktaculardesign @ Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia

24.01.2022 Beautiful custom folded @colorbondsteel cladding for this Bonnet Hill home. I love the way this space can be opened up to invite the day in . . . #architecture #colorbond #colorbondsteel #colorbondmonument #sunnyday #hobarttasmania #tasmanianarchitecture #sparktaculardesign

20.01.2022 Weve had several clients with young families faced with the limitations in their existing homes in terms of room to move, space for the kids to play [and the adults to retreat] and inadequate storage. Sometimes theres no other option but to up and move. Quite often though, the solution can be found by identifying inefficiencies in spatial planning, reorganising spaces within the existing building envelope, and of course extending out or up to create more floor space. This... home in West Hobart has cracking views and the family love the central location with its proximity to the city and local conveniences only problem is, theyre rapidly outgrowing it! The proposed alterations will see the demolition of a previous split-level addition with a new two-storey building in its place recreating an open plan KLD area at entry level and creating space for an additional bedroom and living spaces underneath effectively doubling the floor space of its predecessor within a similar footprint. http://www.sparkdesignlab.com.au/westhobart/

20.01.2022 We were lucky enough to be engaged by Nina Burton to help her renovate her house in the heritage precinct that was once the Zinc Works Village. One of the major changes was rezoning her house to move the laundry from prime position and adding some north facing glazed doors. Its made an amazing difference to the whole space. Her old cold house is now warm and inviting.

18.01.2022 The amazing @natalie_mendham has come through again with some great photos of a multigenerational family home in Sandy Bay. More photos on our website (link in bio). . . . #tasmanianarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #kerala #keralaintasmania #warmhouse #stackbondbrickwork #timberslats #sparktaculardesign

17.01.2022 @jakobovskihomes are all action out at Bellerive on a modest 1bed extension + carport. The cladding looks great! @bluescopeaus @fielderssteel #fielderssteel #bluescopesteel #tasmanianarchitecture #australianarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #sparktaculardesign @ Bellerive, Tasmania, Australia

16.01.2022 Note to self: Be careful where you put your cuppa when on site visits. Thats one caffeinated pooch. . . .... #sitevisit #cuppatea #labradoodle #architecture #australianarchitecture #architectureaustralia #dogsofinstagram #extensions #renovation #designlife #sparktaculardesign See more

16.01.2022 This project was an almighty transformation for the owners. From a cold, dark and tired cottage to a warm, light filled home in Sandy Bay. Thanks for the snaps Nat Mendham, and thanks for being fabulous Em Reid and Ella Nicholson.

15.01.2022 Not part of our usual services but were always willing to put the dirty boots on and get stuck in . . . . #whereisthatstormwaterlinegoing #tasmanianarchitecture #digging #gettingourhandsdirty #architecture #australianarchitecture #tasmanianarchitecture #sparktaculardesign

15.01.2022 Gloomy Hobart measure ups for us today! . . . #measurements #architecturedesign #tasmanianarchitects #commercialdesign #rainyday #hobartweather #sparktaculardesign

15.01.2022 A simple timber Sala for the Buddhist Community of Tasmania. . . . #thaibuddhisttemple #thaibuddhism #timberconstruction #timbercladding #spottedgum #handdrawn #nocomputer #sparktaculardesign

15.01.2022 #Repost @sparkdesignlab with @get_repost Im ready for my close up Last week saw Matt in front of the camera in an interview on his recent involvement in the New Town Retail Precinct Project Action Team. The councils design team are in full swing now completing the project for the rejuvenation of the New Town strip. . .... . #communityinvolvement #newtowntasmania #architect #havingoursay #design #publicplaces #sparktaculardesign See more

14.01.2022 A new vet clinic for Rokeby - on a moody background . . . #architecture #tasmanianarchitecture #timberscreen #brickveneer #design #vetclinic #sparktaculardesign

13.01.2022 Thinking back to our weekend activities: Design and Construct of a tiny (cubby) house for our tiny family members . Its important to us that we lead by example and re-use and up-cycle waste where we can. All of these materials are salvaged from home or the @tipshop_southhobart #tasmanianarchitecture #tinyhouse #architectsnotbuilders #tinyhome #cubbyhouse #recycled #recycledmaterials #homemade #upcycle #recycle #sparktaculardesign

12.01.2022 A new build provides an opportunity to take the things that you love about your existing home and abandon the things that arent working. The clients for this Moonah home are moving closer to where the familys day-to-day activities are increasingly taking place. The aim is to spend less time traveling backwards and forwards in the car and simply enjoy more time at home. The design preserves the open-plan style of living they have enjoyed in their previous home with increased efficiency and flexibility of floor space. http://www.sparkdesignlab.com.au/moonah/

11.01.2022 Weve moved! You can now find us in the @parliamentcoworking office spaces on 54A Main Rd, Moonah. . . . .... #tasmanianarchitecture #architecture #moonah #sparktaculardesign #parliamentcoworking See more

10.01.2022 We had the pleasure of working with the Taroona High School SRC today collaborating on our concept for a new Honour Wall. The wall will celebrate individual achievements, place and the history of the school. We were impressed by the high level of engagement and interrogation of the ideas that had been presented to the student leaders. #honour #senseofplace #taroonahighschool #studentrepresentativecouncil #architecturedesign #tasmanianarchitects #sparktaculardesign

10.01.2022 We're looking forward to collaborating with In2construction Services Pty Ltd in bringing an exciting heritage refurbishment and extension project in Battery Point to life! Over the next few months we'll be working our way through the Development Apprpval and Construction Documentation phases as we get the project ready for commencement in the new year.

10.01.2022 If you're a small business owner with a street frontage in the Hobart City Municipal area, check out the City of Hobart's Shopfront Improvement Grants.... applications for this round open on August 11 and close at midnight on September 10. https://www.hobartcity.com.au//Grants-and/Marketing-Grants

10.01.2022 Spark Design Lab are proud supporters of marriage equality.... and also really enjoy the aesthetic our brand new rainbow flag/ super-hero cape has brought to the office

09.01.2022 Architect friends get on board with this!

08.01.2022 The Great Cycle Challenge is on again and running throughout October - Thursday is Kick Cancer's Butt Day where all donations will be matched dollar for dollar by supporters of the Children's Medical Research Institute!

08.01.2022 "You can't tell me that if this product, by all reports, has been used widely in the industry for 10 to 30 years, that major suppliers ... didn't know where this product was going to end up." Fire officer Absolutely terrifying report into the (mis)use of composite panel cladding in the Australian building industry on ABC's Four Corners program last night. Architects certainly have a responsibility to know the ins and outs of the products that we specify... but we should also ...be able to rely on the technical advice that we seek from suppliers when we look to specify a product or proprietary system. For large suppliers to have knowingly marketed and promoted a product that has been described by experts as 'solid fuel' simply because it was $10/sqm cheaper is horrifying! It's akin to the decades of deception by Big Tobacco and could well be this century's 'asbestos' for the Australian Building industry. http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2017//31/4726881.htm

08.01.2022 Nice to see our Clients settling back into their freshly renovated home. It’s a lovely sunny space with an amazing view of kunanyi... we love it when a plan comes together! #kunanyi #moonah #architecture #tasmaniandesigner #tasmanianarchitecture #residentialdesign #residentialconstruction #adbrimasonry #weatherboard #colorbondsurfmist #dulux #sparktaculardesign @jakobovskihomes @colorbondsteel @duluxaus

07.01.2022 Were back on deck, ready and raring to go with 2018... and reminiscing about blue skies beyond scenic Tasmanian villages . . . #tasmanianarchitecture #carpentergothic #huonvalleycaravanpark #huonvalley #architecture #gothicarchitecture #sparktaculardesign

07.01.2022 We love seeing the spaces we create enjoyed by our clients. Check out two of our favourite clients, Anna and Kif, and one of our favourite residential extensions featured in the Country Road 'Live With Us' article. https://www.countryroad.com.au//in-good-company-kif-and-an

06.01.2022 Was witness to plenty of passionate debate regarding the future of public transport in the Greater Hobart area at the, "Is Hobart's Transport Future On Track?", public forum earlier this month at the Hobart Town Hall. The Hobart Northern Suburbs Railway forum panel featured the Hon. Peter Gutwein - Treasurer and Minister for State Growth, Kristie Johnston - Mayor of Glenorchy, Peter Newman - Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University, Bob Cotgrove - Urban Geographer and T...ransport Economist and was hosted by Chris Jones, Editor of the Mercury. The City of Hobart has developed a draft Transport Strategy which is currently open for public comment. You have until this [Friday 24 AUG] to have your say and can do so by following the link below. https://www.hobartcity.com.au//City-of-Hobart-Transport-St

06.01.2022 We’ve moved! You can now find us in the @parliamentcoworking office spaces on 54A Main Rd, Moonah. . . . .... #tasmanianarchitecture #architecture #moonah #sparktaculardesign #parliamentcoworking See more

04.01.2022 If you know anyone looking for office space, check this out

04.01.2022 Good morning Lutana....

03.01.2022 A beautiful (cold ) Autumn morning for the first panel to be lifted into place at our commercial site in Gormanston Rd. Exciting to see the quick progress! . . . #precastconcrete #concrete #architecture #tasmanianarchitecture #tasmanianarchitects #commercialarchitecture #sparktaculardesign

02.01.2022 The Great Cycle Challenge is a national Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) fundraising initiative held throughout the month of October.... AND today is KICK CANCER'S BUTT DAY! https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Pages/About All donations today will be matched $for$ (up to $467K) so it's a great day to throw your support behind one (or both) of these guys as they work towards their personal fundraising targets: https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/DanielBecker... https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/AndrewKerr

01.01.2022 Its rarely possible to satisfy ALL the wants of an unrefined brief within the confines of a realistic project budget. Getting the most out of a finite budget will involve developing an understanding of which spaces are critical and how they will be used. If we can let go of a perceived need for big houses, we can allocate resources into achieving outcomes that are spatially economic, with high levels of thermal comfort and quality of finish. This residential extension in Whi...te Beach sought to create some additional room for a growing family. By minimising the floor area of secondary spaces and rationalising circulation throughout a small overall footprint for the addition was possible. Large areas of glazing and raked ceilings with exposed trusses in the living space, make the most of natural light and provide a connection to the surrounding bush. http://www.sparkdesignlab.com.au/white-beach/

01.01.2022 Reflecting on the challenge of upgrading a heritage building in Battery Point to modern safety standards for @newhorizonspreschool without compromising the cultural heritage value of the existing building.