"The building has such a fantastic patina of age. Dishevelled layers of paint peel back to expose layers of building and decoration that date back to 1878. It would be wrong to clean all that up." Technē director Justin Northrop speaks to ADR about the studio's reinvigoration of the historic Espy Hotel in Melbourne's St Kilda.
"I'm inspired by projects that challenge established assumptions and innovate in their approach." ADR speaks to Joshua Amsellem, who has recently joined the Technē Architecture multi-residential team, as he discusses his inspirations, the future of multi-res and why he loves The Heller Street residences.
"The space references what is inherently Melbourne – laneways, graffiti, cafes and raw environments." A display suite in Melbourne, designed byTechnē, is demonstrating how the city’s culture can be adapted to the design of its commercial offices.
Occupying a triangular tenancy wedged between Malvern Road and Beatty Avenue, Mammoth Café’s unique dimensions provide a dynamic setting for the café’s quirky stylised interior.
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