designEX – A Bookmarc Excursion

We were at designEX this year and I have to say it was amazing! Industry professionals milling about, wonderful manufacturers and suppliers and of course there we were looking impeccable. Stay tuned  as we show you what designEX had to … Continue reading

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Concrete House by Tadao Ando Architects

Not sure what you’re thinking but in southern Sri Lanka this architectural concrete dream of a house has been designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Pure minimalism and almost concrete bunker is the perfect architectural fusion of east meeting west. What do … Continue reading

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Possibly the most beautiful house …ever!

The shapes, The straight lines, The use of a few materials, The elements of contemporary architecture: The house in La Finca, Spain.   This is just one of hundreds of houses inside a complex and exclusive house development. A place … Continue reading

The Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville

“Metropol Parasol”, the Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville, designed by J. MAYER H. architects, becomes the new icon for Seville, – a place of identification and to articulate Seville’s role as one of the world´s most … Continue reading

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The public toilet in the city park of Uster has a complex facade of 295 folded aluminum strips.

The depth of the folding and the slightly different colors of each strip generate a shimmering facade that changes depending on sun angle and the observers’ perspective. Each strip is lasercut and handfolded. The strips are clipped and bolted onto 18 … Continue reading

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Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects

This amazing house designed by Melbourne’s architect, Andrew Maynard is simply awesome. >Form Andrew is from Tasmania, a place dominated by its landscape. Built form is secondary and subservient to landscape. Melbourne is predominantly flat. Could this be why Melbourne’s … Continue reading

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Sydney Architecture Festival: 2011 Program

Australia’s only architecture festival grows to 50 events at over 20 venues across Greater Sydney   Sydney, Australia: The fifth annual Sydney Architecture Festival has announced its largest program yet to be presented from 20th until 30th October 2011 at leading … Continue reading

The Builder APP™ is the ultimate tool. As Seen on The Block 2012!

Find out how it works for you! The Builder APP™ aims to revolutionize the building industry – connecting consumers directly to the services and suppliers they need for their building projects. The ultimate support tool. .simple to use …enabling users … Continue reading

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Breezway Head Office Coorparoo QLD – Award Finalist

HPC Urban Design & Planning (HPC) were appointed as the Architects, Town Planners and Project Managers for the construction of Breezway’s new Head Office at Coorparoo in Brisbane, Queensland. HPC’s architectural design integrates lightweight construction with large areas of Breezway … Continue reading

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Breezway Altair Louvres showcased at Myer Spring Racing Carnival

Breezway was approached by design company, Gloss Creative to incorporate Altair Louvres into the Myer Marquee (named ‘The Butterfly House’) at Flemington Race Course for the 2011 Spring Carnival in Melbourne. This opportunity presented itself to be one of the … Continue reading

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