Fakro introduces Australia’s first self-cleaning skylights and roof windows

One of the world’s leading brands of skylights and roof windows – Fakro – has introduced self-cleaning glass across its entire Australian range.   Well known for superior design features including stylish timber frames and energy efficient, clear insulating glass, … Continue reading

How to Decorate Interiors With High Ceilings

Decorating interiors with high ceilings implies a high dose of creativity. building personality for a room with tall walls is neither difficult, nor more challenging than dealing with common-sized rooms.   After all, home space is a gift no matter … Continue reading

Metal Cladding Systems – New Data Sheets and Technical Drawings

Metal Cladding is an effective way of giving your buildings a long lasting contemporary external finish. Now available on Bookmarc are our Data Sheets and PDF’s of technical details to assist you in documenting both wall cladding and roofing systems … Continue reading

Merewether Residence

A Richard Neutra-inspired house at Newcastle by Bourne Blue Architecture, masters the elements while paying homage to a nearby architectural icon.   Merewether Ocean Baths opened in 1935 as part of that suburb’s jubilee, and the celebrations included a procession, with … Continue reading

Quinta dos Alcoutins by GGLLatelier

The House is inserted on an estate situated at the northern limit of Lisbon, the lot is north-facing with an accentuated decline.   A grey volume draws the exterior spaces of the house and rectifies the inclined nature of the … Continue reading

Blum’s Energy Management System Certified with the New ISO 50001

Fittings manufacturer Blum has been committed to environmental protection for years. The company’s comprehensive efforts to minimise environmental impact have again received international recognition. Blum’s exemplary energy management system has recently been certified with the new ISO 50001 standard. Blum is convinced that sensible … Continue reading

Torus-Shaped Stone House + Sustainable Features = Vietnam

Embedded in an oval courtyard in a quiet residential quarter in Dong Trieu, Vietnam, theStone House by Vo Trong Nghia Architects offers a visual treat and- we hope- plenty of inspiration. The torus-shaped building is covered by a green roof, seamlessly integrated in … Continue reading

Metal Cladding Systems on the Bonbeach Build

Last Thursday Becker Building opened the doors to their latest completed project, the privately owned House at Bonbeach. The house fronts directly onto Victoria’s Bonbeach and has a breath taking view across the water. From the moment you approach the … Continue reading

Kerr House by Tony Owen Architects at Tamarama

This family house is located close to Tamarama beach and enjoys views of the beach from the upper level. The client sought a minimal light beach house. The existing house had a lush tropical garden at the rear. The Architect … Continue reading

Bookmarc: Design for new World Trade Centre runs into height and semantics problem

To top off or not to top off, that is the question! The problem with the design centres around whether a spire on top of the building is really a spire or an antenna, and as a consequence, whether the … Continue reading