Tag: architecture
Thomas Bailey explains how the sheds and school buildings of country Tasmania sparked his love of architecture, a love that would eventually grow into him opening his own studio, Room 11.
The shortlist has been revealed for the 2017 Australian Institute of Architects' National Architecture Awards. The competition this year received a record 983 entries across 14 categories, making it the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
"Often it's the little detail here or concept there; that cool idea you got the client to agree to, that component or part of the programme that brings a sense of play, something that makes you stop and say, 'Cool'." ADR meets Kurt Crisp and Peter Ahern, co-founders and directors of buck&simple. The pair discusses how details can make a project, taking risky, but great leaps, and the thrill of being free of plans.
The physical result of design talent, solid collaboration and a touch of kismet, the Shadow house is a successful project in all senses – achieving beauty, preservation of Heritage, and resulting in a home that moulds snugly to the clients' lives.
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