The idiom 'Australia was built on the sheep's back' is one of our more endearing national narratives, as resilient as the fibre of the golden fleece.
Timber, in all its forms, provides architects and designers with endless possibilities. Peter Davies looks at the diversity of timber in this piece for MEZZANINE.
Nothing accrues a beautiful patina in the way a timber surface can. While the warmth, durability and availability that has made timber such a popular construction material persist, advances in materials technology have seen some savvy suppliers exploring new ways of using timber in contemporary interiors.
The Dragonfly project at Broken Head, south of Byron Bay, involves the addition of a bedroom/studio space with an en suite sauna, patio, deck and outdoor shower to an existing holiday home. Architect: Built-Environment Practice Text: Michael Parsons