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The home captures the stunning views, and the external facades are striking, modern with a twist of mid-century and pleasing to the eye. The upper roof almost has the illusion of floating above the side wings. The Zero gutter feature was a work of art in itself; the balance of glass and wall works well with ample natural light to all areas. The design had to incorporate the client’s family life with the option to separate the living spaces for guests. The design means there is a self-contained home up and down with the option to zone all the heating and cooling. The working hub of the upstairs kitchen has also captured the views.
Marcus Oldham, has built an enviable reputation for preparing business leaders who pursue successful careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and equine management, demanding a high-class construction, and professional execution across both construction and project management. Its complex design focused upon the internal and external architectural details. This can be seen in the use of external materials integrated indoors and the use of conventional products in unique ways such as the pressed metal ceiling used on intricate angles instead of flat. It was demonstrated by the sheer number of hours spent designing the structural steel shop drawings with a total of over 3000 hours dedicated to the intricate and innovative design.
Renovation and restoration of a heritage listed home situated on the Geelong waterfront. A complete gutting of the original dwelling was undertaken to transform this once dated two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Not restricted by its 303sqm land size, the double storey home is made up of three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living, dining and kitchen, and does not hold back on the extras with a generous butler’s pantry and laundry with complex cabinetry, expansive outdoor alfresco and master bedroom walk-in wardrobe. The rear of the home opens onto a grand timber deck built around a 10-metre-tall palm tree that provides shade from the northern sunlight while the complete opening of 2.7-meter-high double-glazed windows and doors create an indoor/outdoor living area, an entertainer’s paradise.
This project was an extensive restoration and extension to an existing 1800s incredibly run down home. Keeping the footprint of the original house, it was extended in four sections. The first addition was to create a luxury ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom, the second addition was an extension to the kitchen to create formal dining and living areas and then the creation of a new linkway to the existing stables. The stables were restored and extended to create a new mudroom, laundry, store, and powder room. The final extension was to the garage to double its size, allowing for a full functioning workshop and new carport; the existing home was fully restored, and a brand-new kitchen and bathroom replaced the old.
The Amira 25S is a spacious home for those who seek an attractive single-storey residence that is sensibly zoned for maximum living flexibility, but which also offers a little more space when needed. It all fits comfortably on a 14m wide block. The addition of a formal living room adds an unexpected touch of class, but the overall price will still delight the budget conscious, and the home can even be re-arranged to suit the block or view. The Peak façade makes excellent use of feature render, brick, and exquisite wood to dramatically accent the spacious porticoed entrance with its feature front door. This immediately looks like what it is: a substantial and durable family home with true “wow factor” on the street.
The Parlour 28 is a unique, single storey retreat you can truly call your own. It takes advantage of large blocks and is expertly designed to stand the test of time by catering to multiple lifestyles and family needs. The living area is entirely open plan in an L-shaped formation and the seamless connection to the alfresco along with floor-to-ceiling windows allow daylight to reach every corner of the home. The kitchen features a breathtaking view; the walk-in pantry is a practical addition to any home. Three sizable bedrooms are tucked away at the rear of the home while a separate wing includes a theatre room and second lounge. A magnificent master suite hosts a wide walk-in wardrobe and the ensuite uses space well and features a wall-to-wall shower, double vanity, and shared backlit mirror.
The Glendale 39 is part of Metricon's Freedom range of affordable dream homes – deliberately engineered to be exciting and contemporary. This home presents a dramatic and appealing face to the street. Behind the variety of tones and materials of its “Princeton” facade, with its striking portico, is a substantial home offering all the space and flexibility a growing family need. This attractive double-storey home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, sits comfortably on a 14-metre wide, 28-metre-deep block. It features clever use of space and plentiful accommodation, with open plan living and three separate living areas plus outdoor room, a separate study, a designer kitchen with butler's pantry and a hotel standard master suite with huge walk-through robe and balcony access.
This contemporary home was designed and built to suit a modest block with a casual lifestyle in mind. Low maintenance and a clever use of space was the client’s brief. The property consists of four bedrooms, two living zones, luxurious bathrooms, large laundry, and a north-facing outdoor living area. The open-plan kitchen, meals and living area opens out to the north rear covered pergola, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The facade of the home is a real stand out, with a concrete finish render, corner but glass window and timber clad garage door, the home is super modern. Tall internal doors, square set plaster work throughout, concrete floors and black accessories compliment the overall design and style of this contemporary functional family home.
This stunning country home captures a contemporary barn-style aesthetic with a seamless separation of living, working and entertaining spaces. The clever design of inter-connecting buildings, crowned with a series of attractive gable roofs, creates a unique spatial arrangement, with separate wings providing privacy for both residents and guests, surrounding a welcoming central social zone where everyone can gather. Internally, high ceilings in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, as well as in the master bedroom, create a dramatic open feel, while exquisite timber-clad ceilings enhance the barn-inspired styling. Industrial-style features in black, including a steel barn-style door, wood-burning stove, range cooker, as well as fittings, lighting, and tapware, seamlessly continue the urban-country theme established externally through the Colorbond construction.
This home is positioned on a large, picturesque block in an emerging estate. The location feels very secluded yet is only minutes from the centre of town. Several key features throughout highlight the modern industrial feel with exposed steel, recycled red bricks, solid timber custom joinery and polished concrete. DC BUILT has delivered a family home that reflects the owners' dreams and expectations. The owners wanted a large family home with a room for each of their three growing children, with separate living spaces for the parents and kids, and what now has become very important, a space to work from home.
This single-storey architectural custom home was finished to a premium standard in the illustrious 13th Beach golf course estate. The ‘C’ shape floor plan is designed around a central pool and courtyard intended to capture the northern sun in the rear end of the house and protect from the prevailing coastal southerly sea breezes. The home features three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, with the master ensuite showcasing a 1.7-metre round stone bath and statement curved glass shower screen. The south end of the home opens to a grand kitchen, with a statement curved marble tiled island bench and six square metre butler’s pantry, followed by the expansive dining area; the 4.7m-high raked ceiling draws your eye to the feature fireplace and focal sunken lounge that completes the interior.
The home sits prominently on a corner block and is certainly a head turner with light bright spaces, and with a large-vaulted ceiling to the main area the owner wanted an ultra-modern kitchen with polished concrete floors; with delineation between the bedrooms with the master bedroom at the front of the home; guests would have their own space to the rear of the home and then a central communal area.
This beautiful new home was designed by Peter Rechenberg. The design is a three-level modern coastal home with large south-facing windows that allow for commanding ocean views and coastal aspects. Dincel blocks were used as a waterproof retaining wall system, which was a pivotal decision based on the slope and challenging aspects of the block creating integrity within the foundations of the build. A vehicle turntable within the garage and the elevator are a few of the many details in the home that add a touch of luxury and convenience for the homeowners. Inverted Colorbond cladding, tiled balcony, engineered hardwood flooring and stunning kitchen joinery compliment the limestone feature walls and fireplace. A complex blend of unique features and materials bring a stunning aesthetic appeal to this beautiful home.
The home captures the stunning views, and the external facades are striking, modern with a twist of mid-century and pleasing to the eye. The upper roof almost has the illusion of floating above the side wings. The Zero gutter feature was a work of art in itself; the balance of glass and wall works well with ample natural light to all areas. The design had to incorporate the client’s family life with the option to separate the living spaces for guests. The design means there is a self-contained home up and down with the option to zone all the heating and cooling. The working hub of the upstairs kitchen has also captured the views.
This beautiful two-storey residence includes three bedrooms, two separate living rooms, two bathrooms and a study. The spacious home was to be open living on the ground floor which opens out onto an enclosed deck. A pool has been designed to wrap around the exterior of the living area creating water views through all the large windows. The entrance to the home includes steps into a split-level area which is enclosed in striking industrial cement walls and includes a huge living plant feature wall that extends from the ground floor up to the second storey. The industrial feel is mirrored in the kitchen with the island bench being another cement feature. The living area includes a corner window that appears seamless and allows the swimming pool to feel like it is part of the room.
Frank Street is a cohesive collection of six unique residences designed for the evolving lifestyles of modern Newtown, Geelong. Distinct facades respectfully blend tradition with contemporary architecture. The original site was subdivided into six lots of approximately 400sqm each. Long dedicated to building homes for local lifestyles and landscapes, the design blends traditional and contemporary urban architecture, with each residence enjoying a unique façade. The northern orientation was the focal point for each design, and the main living areas maximise the northern light. Exterior finishes include standing seam zinc cladding, concrete block, hardwood timber and modern glass balustrades.
This high-quality sustainable house has been designed so it doesn’t need to rely on any external main services for the building to function. The house is able to function entirely on batteries which are charged by the on-site solar panels. A sustainable worm farm septic system was installed to minimise the impact of the waste on the surrounding farming land. The house faces True North and not Magnetic North, which is crucial to maximising the solar gain during winter and maximising thermal mass within the house.
The Keeping Place design is a modern representation of a traditional keeping place structure that the local indigenous community have been building for thousands of years, however on a larger scale. The 1500+ timber battens of the dome are laid over an impervious membrane to protect the artefacts that will be housed within. The Keeping Place itself encompasses a mechanical ventilation system that controls temperature and humidity and provides a museum-like environment that is required to protect the significant cultural artefacts that are displayed. An illuminated prism is a key feature at the roof of the Keeping Place that was constructed on the ground and lifted into position. The prism is lit from below and best resembles a lighthouse. There is only one straight external wall in the more traditional office / business spaces, with all other facades being curved.
The building provides a bespoke yet fit-for-purpose office and business centre for Gundidtj Mirring that allows them to service the increased volume of tourism arising from the Budj Bim regions being granted World Heritage status. The roof line is in wave formation, to represent a creek, which the area is known for. The wave in the building goes up hill, keeping with the natural landscape, which overlooks the Budj Bim national park. The building is designed to merge into the landscape, using muted colours, rammed earth, timber, and locally sourced rocks. The hut is a replica of an original Gunditj Mirring Aboriginal hut and is made using natural materials that represent how this would have been constructed historically.
The quality of construction is second to none, both internally and externally. The build includes triple skin brickwork, imported stone and ornate ceilings, five-star restaurant quality common area and amenities and New York-style grand entrance. The Beckley Project creates space that not only the Cotton On Group employees can enjoy on a day-to-day basis but also to create an incredible sense of arrival to the Cotton On Global Head Office for their guests and visitors, many of whom are international guests. The creative team behind the design worked closely with the key stakeholders at Cotton On to ensure the product was delivered to the highest standard with an immense focus on welcome, execution and detail.
The Marcus Oldham Learning Centre incorporated the demolition of the existing structure, construction of a new multi-storey learning centre, a 24-seat boardroom, a meeting room, an amphitheatre, with three transitional learning spaces, IT offices and digital hub, toilet facilities, a kitchenette, external Amphitheatre, and landscaping. The design needed to be a contemporary, bespoke building which tells the story to staff, students and alumni that Marcus Oldham College is bringing agriculture into the 21st century. The building was designed to suit the College’s long-term operations while incorporating the Learning Centres state-of-the-art technology.
The Court Precinct for Sacred Heart College has been architecturally designed with minimalist elements contrasted with high-quality finishes. The exposed pre-cast concrete columns are a feature of the space both internally and externally, which houses 13 general learning areas, five science labs, 2D and 3D art, electronics, makers, fibres and fabrics spaces, collaborative, and breakout spaces, gathering spaces, staff rooms, amenities, and a striking brass café. Extensive external works were undertaken including the construction of a northern pergola exiting the atrium to the north and linking back within the heart of the campus. This paved thoroughfare is dubbed ‘The Way’ and a large-grassed quadrant is situated adjacent. Cast bronze discs have been installed celebrating historical milestones of the College.
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