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25.01.2022 News flash! Giant rat eats Surf Club! #theywilloutlastusall #sculpture #swellsculpturefestival #swellsculpture
25.01.2022 Stripping back of an old beach shack at Fingal has highlighted opportunities to come forth...playing with exposed structures with the original timber framing and viewing portals like the one you see here showing a view from the verandah into the new living room.... . . . .... . . . #architecture #renovation #timber #timberframe #exposedtimber #beachshack See more
25.01.2022 The Highlands connection road retaining wall, one of my favourite engineering structures. Built from concrete ballast blocks (using waste concrete), stacked up like kids blocks, and held together by gravity. The horizontal joint lines mark 1 metre high contours and the vertical joints create spaces for plants to grow. The modular blocks allow flowing curves that work with the land. It could also be disassembled easily if necessary. #engineering #ecovillage #designfordissassembly #salvagedmaterials #buildingwithwaste
25.01.2022 Laundry goals (I’m not joking) Layers of history & patina & a bit quirky, & did the job without trying to be fancy #heritagearchitecture #susannahplacemuseum
24.01.2022 This arrived in the post today, hot off the press, the Urban Oasis book by @rebeccalgross starring the courtyard of Diesel’s House and featuring the wonderful @livingchandeliers by @wernickslandscape , we’re very excited to be included in this publication with such esteemed company #courtyarddesign #courtyardhouse #architecture #goldcoast #subtropicaldesign #climateresponsivedesign #courtyardgarden @ Miami, Queensland
22.01.2022 Thinking of building a new home, renovating and existing one, or just understanding more about good design. Then this workshop on Saturday is for you.
22.01.2022 Found this Art Deco gem down near Circular Quay #artdeco #artdecoarchitecture #sydneyarchitecture #heritagearchitecture
21.01.2022 We’re very excited to have a new house underway at the Ecovillage at Currumbin. Pulling out a few bigger concepts that play with a breezeway and courtyards that connect indoors with outdoors (with indoors again) in informal ways, creating a diverse range of places to occupy at different times of day and seasons, and views within and without. Lots of fun things going on including the point where the cantilevered loft almost reaches the bathroom box in the tall breezeway, creat...ing an effect like walking through rock formations in a canyon. Everything designed to work in this climate without AC required of course. With @kirra.keating on drawings and Joel @crownandbole and @kierantreby on the tools for Trebybuild #architecture #goldcoastarchitecture #ecovillage #theecovillageatcurrumbin #ecoarchitect #breezewayhouse #courtyardhouse #sustainabledesign
21.01.2022 When we were designing our house there was always the idea of a club house that was kids only. That became the treehouse which is an outdoor extension of the indoor loft accessed through a kid sized hatch. The treehouse is a bit like a birds nest tucked up in the height of the Garage-Mahal and it’s just right for a camp out. ps grownups also like it. #architecture #eco204 #ecovillageatcurrumbin #architectureforkids #goldcoastarchitecture
20.01.2022 New site sign on our new site at #theecovillageatcurrumbin I got sick of site signs being plastic, vinyl or new aluminium. This one uses salvaged plywood and decking boards from a previous build. Blowtorch stencil. Now just have to work out how to make the house zero plastic as well...... #salvagedmaterials #upcycling #ecovillage #plasticfree #noplastic #ecosignage
20.01.2022 St Peters church Hamilton Tasmania #tasmania #heritagearchitecture
19.01.2022 Indi+street art #streetart
18.01.2022 Education garden concept image showing gardens, fire pit/yarning circle, outdoor classroom/workshop/kitchen. This is a dream project for us, one that facilitates a range of uses including community gathering space, outdoor classrooms, bush tucker trails; the primary use being to give kids the opportunity to be hands on with growing, preparing and cooking food (bush tucker as well as introduced food species). Envisaged as a barn raising style build process incorporating help in assembly by community and others (architecture, design, landscape and building students will also be invited once we have the go ahead. You too @five_mile_radius ). #foodgarden #educationgarden #bushtucker #bushtuckergarden #pavilion #architecture
18.01.2022 A pair of classic Gold Coast beachfront holiday houses at Currumbin. Probably circa 1950’s. Neighbours are the newer breed of beach palazzo probably circa 1980’s/1990’s. It’s interesting to see how the older houses built with thrift of money and resources somehow are more generous in spirit than their far larger and more expensive neighbours. Time to wind back the clock I think... #beachhouse #beachhousearchitecture #goldcoastarchitecture #architecture #goldcoast #currumbinbeach #beachshack @ Currumbin, Queensland, Australia
18.01.2022 The Global Climate Strike is today! If you’ve ever had a concern about the environment and where it’s headed then today is the day to make it known. If you’re on the Gold Coast head to Victoria Park at Broadbeach to start proceedings at 12pm. #architectsdeclare_au #architectsdeclare #climateemergency
18.01.2022 Road trip - heritage details Ulmarra NSW @ Ulmarra, New South Wales
16.01.2022 Light effect (aka laser beam) caused by the early morning sun coming through the bedroom window and slicing through the small gap between the door panels. The door was made of offcuts of ply left over from our build and recycled hardwood gathered years ago. Assembled using 40mm galv. screws it is a single ply skin and exposed frame. The door is the linen cupboard door during the day and bedroom door at night. We are not guru woodworkers this is just a fun design challenge #recycledmaterials #recycledtimber #upcycledfurniture #architecture #goldcoast #zerowaste #skipraider #ecovillage @ Currumbin Valley, Queensland
16.01.2022 Dove Lake boatshed. One of the most photogenic buildings in the country. King Billy Pine shingles and framing with nature adding its layer, completely beautiful. #boatshed #shack #shackarchitecture #tasmania #tasmaniantimber #cradlecountry #cradlemountain @ Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania
15.01.2022 Entry sequence into the old Methodist church in Boonah, our home away from home last weekend. Truly magical. Check out the curved VJ board ceiling I’ve never seen it’s like before, it was like being under the hull of a ship. Beautiful light through the stained glass windows. Chock full of artworks, vintage stuff and fun stuff. There were so many little delights to discover we had trouble prying the kids out of the place. You can find it on AirBNB #churcharchitecture #timberchurch #architecture #heritagearchitecture #scenicrim #boonah @ Boonah, Queensland
15.01.2022 Just loving watching a live music show on Sunday evening again (@thesoundau ) and sharing it with my 8 year old future concert goer. Memories of Countdown. Thanks ABC your the best! #ozmusic
15.01.2022 We are absolutely stoked to have received a Gold Coast Regional Commendation in the #qldarchitectureawards for Diesel’s House. A big thanks to the awards jury for recognising our endeavours to make climate responsive eco-housing affordable. And massive thanks to our wonderful clients @kimandnewy , talented builder Tim @chapplebuild , Bryson @wernickslandscape, @sobiwingslingsby on CAD, @kirra.keating on presentation, and guru @andymacphersonstudio for his wonderful images and much appreciated networking help. #qldarchitectureawards2020 #natawards20 #ecohouse #goldcoastarchitecture #courtyardhouse #subtropicaldesign #affordablearchitecture #beachhouse @ Gold Coast, Queensland
15.01.2022 Hanging out with these two (for the second night in a row because it’s so good) in the best Spanish joint in Sydney. Definitely check it out if you’re down that way. #tapasbar #darlinghurst #bartapa
14.01.2022 Rock+Wallaby Far North Queensland These are the smallest wallabies I’ve ever seen, only about a foot high and very sure footed. #rockwallaby #farnorthqueensland #australiannativefauna @ Granite Gorge Nature Park
13.01.2022 Darlinghurst terraces So many variations on a simple theme and so many layers of history. Live this place. #terracehouse #darlinghurst #heritagearchitecture #housing @ Sydney, Darlinghurst
12.01.2022 Headlands, cliffs & the northern beaches. Nice coastline Sydney!
12.01.2022 We’re super excited about this little cottage reno/addition at Fingal. Stripping back the layers of dodgy 70’s add ons to the original single skin VJ and rail frame. Adding on a new entry pavilion making a micro courtyard outside the bathroom and a new tiny lookout deck with views to Springbrook and Mt Warning. #architecture #beachshack #timberandtin #northernriversarchitecture #northcoast #fingalhead #architect #sustainablearchitecture
10.01.2022 This could be your welcoming view if you grab tickets to see Diesel’s House @goldcoastopenhouse Tickets up for grabs 9am Fri 6th (ie tomorrow) in the GCOH website Photo by champion @andymacphersonstudio #goldcoastopenhouse #goldcoast #goldcoastarchitecture #architecture #subtropicaldesign #beachhouse #beachhousedesign #courtyardhouse #ecoarchitecture #ecodesign
09.01.2022 Views from under the magnificent Storey Bridge from the new @artserieshotels Fantuzzo at @howardsmithwharves . A very inspiring part of Brisbane. #storeybridge #howardsmithwharves #bridgearchitecture #abitfancy @ Howard Smith Wharves
09.01.2022 Home sweet home (For the next couple of days) Strahan Tasmania #shack #shackarchitecture
07.01.2022 Terracotta tiles, copper gutter, exposed rafters, crazy stucco, brick arch, reverse hopper fanlight window for ventilation. There’s a lot going on with this little building hanging in the edge of Circular Quay #sydneyarchitecture #heritagearchitecture
07.01.2022 Terrace houses + (the ridiculously cool looking) Hotel Palisade Back in the Big Smoke again in The Rocks area this time, we love this part of town. #therockssydney #barangaroo #terracehouse #heritagearchitecture @ Hotel Palisade
06.01.2022 Winter afternoon light on Argyle Street, The Rocks #therockssydney #sydneyharbourbridge
06.01.2022 Green (native violets) meets old (salvaged corro roofing) meets new (board formed concrete) #recycledmaterials #architecture #rainforestgarden #boardformedconcrete #eco204 #ecovillage
06.01.2022 Spring is here and we can think about having a dip again. View of pool and backyard at Diesel’s House from the central courtyard #courtyardhouse #subtropicaldesign #subtropicalhouse #goldcoast #goldcoastarchitecture #architecture #sustainabledesign #beachhouse #goldcoastbeachhouse #plungepool
06.01.2022 A bird’s nest bed loft up in the truss chords to grab a bit more bed space in a 2150 wide guest room. A bit of a tall order but I think it might just work. The platform is pulled away from both end walls to allow air to circulate around the platform from below and vent outside a high window to each side. The bed head is a batten screen acting as a railing and letting air flow through. A fun addition to our Fingal cottage reno/addition. #architecture #northernriversarchitecture #bedloft #naturalventilation #passivedesignstrategies #beachshack
04.01.2022 Sketching cabins using the fat charcoal pencil for the loose concept idea stage. Compact cabins of rough hardwood and corro that can age well, make the most of the seasons in our subtropical climate, resist bushfire, and have their own distinct personality (rather than a generic eco tent) #cabin #cabinarchitecture #subtropicaldesign #architecture #goldcoastarchitecture #tweedcoast #ecocabin #sustainabledesign
04.01.2022 Sorry if your working in the big smoke but this is what a Gold Coast Winter looks like 3 minutes from my office. Space available if you’re looking for a desk, just message me. #coworkingspace #coworking #coworkingoffice #sharedoffice #hotdesk #goldcoast
04.01.2022 Rain on the new (recycled) awning over the entry deck on the weekend. This roof is too small to need a gutter and it’s lovely to have the mini-waterfall off the edge #eco204 #timberandtin #ecoarchitecture #architecture #goldcoast #ecovillageatcurrumbin
03.01.2022 Bryson Wernick at yesterday’s @goldcoastopenhouse giving the low down on his @livingchandeliers, which bring layered green to the courtyard at Diesel’s house. We had a great morning, thanks to all who came along, our super helpful volunteer Jodie, and most of all Kim and Steve for their above and beyond support #gcoh19 #goldcoastopenhouse #architecture #goldcoast #courtyardhouse #greenbuildings #verticalgarden
03.01.2022 Cathedral + pool (Inspiration from @cloud_dwellers recent post) #gothicarchitecture #reflection #sydneyarchitecture
03.01.2022 Frangipani silhouette on linen curtains at dawn, I love the many ways light interacts with our house #architectureandlight
02.01.2022 Road trip - screen gate + vines at Ulmarra NSW @ Ulmarra, New South Wales
01.01.2022 We’ve been a bit flat out and this is one of the things we’ve been busy with, a new house at The Ecovillage at Currumbin. A house that draws from the fun and informality of a 1960’s beach house with some agricultural detailing and materials thrown in. All indoor spaces and courtyards hang off and are connected by a greenhouse/breezeway that defines the project. Render by our new team member, the immensely talented @kirra.keating #ecohouse #ecovillage #architecture #goldcoast #ruralarchitecture #passivesolardesign #courtyardhouse #breezeway #breezewayhouse #echidnasinarchitecture
