Flat-packed housing that is both adaptable and sustainable. I think I hear Ikea calling..

In a world increasingly challenged by both man-made and natural disasters, Grid has been designed as a sustainable housing prototype. Src: archilovers Photo’s:© Brett Boardman It can be configured to suit almost any climate or orientation and can be readily and … Continue reading

STRATA LEVY TRAPS

Flash can drain your Cash . . .   Often an overlooked cost of owning an apartment is strata levies, which fluctuate depending on the sophistication of the building’s services and facilities. Even a one-bedroom apartment on the city fringe … Continue reading

Supawood acoustic and solid panels used extensively in an award winning building at Ravenswood School for Girls

Supawood's premium acoustic perforated ceiling panels and solid wall panels enhance the entry the Ravenswoods Girls School.
Supawood's premium acoustic perforated ceiling panels and solid wall panels enhance the entry the Ravenswoods Girls School.

The Mabel Fidler Building at Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon NSW by BVN Architects has been awarded the Sir John Sulman Medal for Public Architecture. This most prestigious award includes the Sydney Opera House amongst its past winners. The building … Continue reading

Talk about Slick (Heritage too)- Annandale

The commission to design a new family home for clients posed a number of challenges and possibilities.   The site was unusually large for the area having never been subdivided like its neighbours, but came with a run down worker’s … Continue reading

Pretty, Pretty Sydney offices and buildings – always a-flourishing

The 139-metre tall 1 Bligh office building in Sydney, Australia, was inaugurated in autumn 2011.   Due to its compact geometry and a slight rotation of the building in relation to its site, all offices enjoy unobstructed views of the … Continue reading

Focus paramatta is tantilisingly close to completion…finally the out of focus graphic has been perfected.

And Jade; Sussex Street is shaping up nicely.

SUPER-SIZED APARTMENTS

Would you like size with that? It’s the question one Sydney property developer is asking.   A new generation of up-sized apartments is challenging conventional thinking that unit living means compromising space and comfort. Nowhere is this more evident than … Continue reading

Project Feature – Uncompromised View

Manly beachside duplex maximises views with custom design. Elevate™ Aluminium Systems enable harmonious appearance between homes.   Featured System: Read more about this system here: http://goo.gl/0rzsc Visit AWS on Bookmarc: http://goo.gl/a5YgJ   This luxury residential development, comprising two terrace-style apartments is located … Continue reading

NEW APARTMENT BUILDING IS A WORK OF ART

Abstract approach turns facade into an urban billboard   Progressive Sydney development company Ceerose has put the ART into apARTments by treating its latest building as an urban billboard. The recently-completed Eden in Chippendale uses vertical louvres of varying colours … Continue reading

First look inside Darlinghurst’s new landmark

Following two years of construction, Sydneysiders have their first chance to inspect a fully-furnished apartment at Dominion. Developed by Cbus Property, Dominion is the $150-Million residential landmark nearing completion on Darlinghurst’s highest point. You might remember from our last story … Continue reading