2023 DESIGN AWARDS
Unique Property Sales and Staging WINNER: INDUSTRIAL BUILDING DESIGN
HUMAC DESIGN
Humac Design | Unique Property Sales and Staging 2023 Winner | Industrial Building Design
A showroom that not only provides a space to showcase furniture but also delivers a show piece along Scott Street with eye catching street appeal and a façade enticing clients. The layout of the ground floor and first floor was established to allow ample space without interfering with the doorways and allowing larger loads to be brought into the building. They also wanted the stairs to be both a feature in themselves but also tucked away when first entering the space.
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The standout features would be the striking façade with the notched front façade wall along with the colour selection to further enhance its appearance. This property is not missed while driving down the road.
SOUTH LAUNCESTON EARLY LEARNING WINNER: PUBLIC BUILDING DESIGN
RAYMOND DESIGN
Raymond Design | South Launceston Early Learning 2023 Winner | Public Building Design
Bringing back the wildhood in South Launceston Early Learning. Taking a hundred year old building and converting part of it to a childcare centre wasn't without it's challenges. This centre was about repurpose, reinvigoration and reflecting on the past to create a new journey through spaces that ensures kids are able to entertain themselves, enjoy 'real' play, challenge themselves and just focus on letting 'kids be kids' . The interior design was an exploration of colour to brighten up the drab heritage building and create a fun atmosphere. Monochromatic schemes were used to differentiate the age groups . Activity rooms all flow to the external playscape area for direct access.
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PASTURE & CO. CAFE WINNER: PETER MODINI MEMORIAL AWARD - NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $5M
ARCO DESIGN
Arco Design | Pasture Co. Cafe 2023 Winner | Peter Modini Memorial Award - New Commercial Buildings up to $5M
My client wanted something new and something old for this project. The new was to be something that hasn't been seen on the Gold Coast, a Cafe in a shed in the country. The old is the shed. An old farm shed that used to house machinery for a dairy farm was sitting on the boundary and had to be moved. Located in the Ecovillage in Currumbin Valley we wanted to recycle or re-use as much as possible. All the steel portal frames were reassembled, but all the cladding and interiors is new with recycled timbers and bits and pieces used here and there. The result as a hugely popular cafe at the entrance to the village, a showpiece that incorporates all the design philosophy of the village while providing a modern refined feel for the cafe set.
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WILD CANARY CAFE WINNER: COMMERCIAL RENOVATION ARCHETYPE DESIGNS & PROJECTS P/L
With the intention of creating a unique destination for Brisbane's garden lovers, the addition of both caffeine and wonderful food became an imperative. The Wild Canary Cafe Concept is a natural extension of Brookfield Garden Centre. Serving high quality fresh food which comes from the kitchen's own garden. It is an alluring venue reminiscent of 'Old Brisbane cafes' - when it was normal to find an inviting atmospheric cafe surrounded by bushland. The built form intersecting pavilions encourage natural light, provide generous vistas of the gardens and have a relaxed open flowing feel. Seamless transition between internal and outside spaces - spatio-visual homage was paid to the mysterious century old Canary Palm of wild genetic origins featured at the front entry point from which the establishment’s name was inspired.
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Archetype Designs & Projects P/L | Wild Canary Cafe 2023 Winner | Commercial Renovation
Reece Keil Design | Hustle & Flow
INTERIOR DESIGN
4 BROTHERS BREWING WINNER: COMMERCIAL INTERIORS VHD STUDIO
Taking a conventional traditional cafe space and transforming it into a Micro Brewery, 4 Brothers Brewing is an example of how spaces with small footprints and low ceilings can be re imagined as sheek entertainment venues. Featuring an industrial fit out style with steam punk elements and a simple floor plate, the space is dominated by its soaring ceiling plane with its clever acoustic management strategy. Now a favourite with local lovers of the amber ale,
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VHD Studio | 4 Brothers Brewing 2023 Winner | Commercial Interiors
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HIDDEN HAVEN WINNER: RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS REECE KEIL DESIGN
Reece Keil Design | Hidden Haven 2023 Winner | Residential Interiors HTTPS://WWW.REECEKEILDESIGN.COM.AU/ 0411 164 868 REECE@REECEKEILDESIGN.COM.AU
A unique home designed with minimalistic form at the forefront and sharp design features to anchor a visual illusion of complexity and detail balanced with a mixed palette of textural moody finishes demanding attention. We analysed the workings and constraints of the site to arrive at a 'C' shaped floor plan that hugs the northern aspect and distributes all the qualities of a north facing home but on a west facing site. The central areas of the home absorb the northern aspect and connect effortlessly with the northern external space to counteract the effect of west facing outdoor space.
MOUNT VIEW WINNER: BEST BATHROOM CLARK + GRANGER
Clark + Granger | Mount View 2023 Winner | Best Bathroom
The client wanted a luxury master bathroom. We designed the space to take full advanbtage of the mountain views and added a raked ceiuling for that extra sense of space. The bathroom tiles wrap around the bathroom and continue round itno the walk-in-robe. We added a corner gas fire as an extra touch of elegance
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We created a simple elegant design for the master bathroom. We inlcued an ample shower with product niche and foot rest for leg shaving. The client's each have their own vanities with integrated mirrored cabinets and strip lighting.
We continued the colour themes established on the ground floor, integrating the Nikpol Halifax Oak laminates into the vanities, with Antique White quarts for benchtops. We used porcelain tiles by Coem in different textures to fully line the walls and floors.
HIDDEN HAVEN WINNER: BEST KITCHEN REECE KEIL DESIGN
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Hidden Haven - a unique home designed with minimalistic form at the forefront and sharp design features to anchor a visual illusion of complexity and detail balanced with a mixed palette of textural moody finishes demanding attention. Our builder client required a uniquely designed home in both layout and aesthetic to stand out in a flooded market of predictable 'on trend' homes.
The home was to respond to its aspect to maximise desireability as a luxury 'dry block' home drawing attention to a universal function of both living and entertaining. The home needed to be private yet welcoming of northern light whilst drawing the eye to the Golf Corse view to the West. The trade budget was realistic but had to be managed soas not to loose focus of the breif.
HUSTLE & FLOW WINNER: BEST SPACE REECE KEIL DESIGN
Hustle and Flow was born from the idea of an opposing description of effortless space: 'Sprawling Compactivity' where internal space becomes external space and the perception of the overall space becomes one. The stand out feature is the split level rear portion of the house where the kitchen/dining/living is integrated into the alfresco space via a split level. The ceiling maintains its height across the two spaces and provides an impressive height to the alfresco space with an equally impressive continuous structural span.
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Reece Keil Design | Hustle & Flow 2023 Winner | Best Space
Reece Keil Design | Kooringal Lodge
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS
CONNAMARA WINNER: RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION UP TO $350K STRUXI DESIGN This project seamlessly integrates modern living into an early 1900’s home, whilst embracing the property’s unique character. A thoughtful design approach offers indoor/outdoor living that beautifully connects the home to the surrounding landscape, whilst respecting the heritage value of the property.
StruXi Design | Connamara 2023 Winner | Residential Renovation up to $350K
The result is a more cohesive and functional space that provides a contemporary living unit with direct access to the g r o u n d f o r t h e y o u n g f a m i l y . T h e p r o j e c t i n v o l v e d r e lo c a t in g t h e k i t c h e n a n d l i v i n g a r e a s t o t h e r e a r o f t h e p r o p e rt y . Th is m o v e a l l o w e d t h e k i t c h e n , l i v i n g , a n d d i n i n g a r e a s t o t a k e fu ll a d v a n t a g e o f t h e n o r t h a n d e a s t a s p e c t s , e n h a n c in g t h e natural light and ventilation of the space. H T T P S : / / W W W . S T R U X I . C O M .A U / 07 4638 4658 STRUXI@STRUXI.COM.AU
THE HOLT HOUSE WINNER: RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION $350K - $600K MICHAEL AND RUYSCH
The Holt House celebrates the transformation of a mid-century house, nestled amongst lush greenery where it honors the past by infusing the present with earthinspired materials. These design elements create a hero of a home that harmoniously blends into its surroundings whilst standing out as a symbol of sustainability and modern design. HTTPS://MRDESIGNS.COM.AU / 07 3262 7530 ADMIN@MRDESIGNS.COM.AU
Michael and Ruysch | The Holt House 2023 Winner | Residential Renovation $350K - $600K
DIANE WINNER: RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION $600K -$1M MICHAEL AND RUYSCH
Michael and Ruysch | Diane 2023 Winner | Residential Renovation $600K - $1M
Transforming a simple twostorey house into a mid-century inspired masterpiece, our renovation extension blends form and function with sleek lines and timeless design. With a focus on maximizing space and natural light, our hero project offers a modern living experience while honoring the elegance and simplicity of the past. HTTPS://MRDESIGNS.COM.AU/ 07 3262 7500 ADMIN@MRDESIGNS.COM.AU
KOORINGAL LODGE WINNER: RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION OVER $1M REECE KEIL DESIGN
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Reece Keil Design | Kooringal Lodge 2023 Winner | Residential Renovation over $1M
Inspired by international alpine cabin architecture and mid century modernism, Kooringal Lodge was born from the intimacy of its private site, its connection to its rural rainforest surroundings and the topography of the terrain. The machanics of the existing home had proven 'clunky' and non functional so all living and utility areas were redesigned to remedy the day to day living use of the home and its ability to multi-perform in various entertaining scenarios. From a design perspective, there was no breif as the clients leant their faith on my design experience to create something unique yet responsive to the existing structure and its environment.
BDQ COMMUNITY
2023 President's Commendation
PETA CHARLES Peta has been a member of the BDQ community since 2019 and has since become an integral part of the BDQ community. She gives her time and expertise generously and with enthusiasm, working to give Building Designers the tools and knowledge they need to service their clients at the highest level. As a member of the Technical Sub-Committee, she came up with and implemented our Member Development Series, which sees her facilitate panels of industry experts discussing topics relevant to members across a range of streams. These include business development, consultants and personal development. These sessions are extremely well conceptualised, organised and attended. They add value to BDQ members, and Peta runs these sessions with minimal involvement from the Head Office team. Peta has also developed and created social media content for BDQ over the years, lending her expertise in the Town Planning arena to our knowledge base. As if all of that wasn’t enough, she’s been a regular judge for our Design Awards for several years, attends and contributes at her local Brisbane branch meetings, mentors and inspires our Head Office team with her operational/ automation/ systems enthusiasm, regularly and proactively suggests improvements to BDQ’s operations/member benefits, and is regular contributor in our Facebook group and is always just an email away for members who have questions. A positive and vibrant human, she’s a great advocate for BDQ within our industry, and we’re lucky to have her as part of the BDQ community.
2023 Emerging Building Designer
JACK FRASER As a Design Team Leader at StruXi Design, Jack is responsible for management of clients, projects, and junior staff. He has direct contact with our clients, guiding them through the process of their project from start to finish as well as ensuring that our design outcomes reflect the brief provided by the Client. Additionally, Jack is responsible for resource management of our junior staff and keeping them accountable to project deadlines. In addition to being a leader, he is never satisfied with near enough or almost there. In every new task or project he is exposed to, he takes it upon himself to learn as much about the subject as he can. He is the office go-to for Revit and is quickly developing as the reference source for NCC and relevant standards. He has recently been exposed to a project management role that coincided with his study of this topic. He has taken to this exceptionally well and will only continue to develop his skills in this area. Jack is passionate about the industry and the future that it holds for him. He is highly engaged in the industry through BDQ and our workplace. He demonstrates a passion to learn and understand that he uses to encourage those around him to do the same and always aspire to be better. Jack is a student member of BDQ, regularly attends branch meetings and is the student liaison for the BDQ South West branch. He is enthusiastic in his desire for the future of the association and the industry – never wanting Building Design to be seen as second to any other profession. At the BDQ 2021 South West Regional Design Awards, a project that Jack was heavily involved in, Highfields Medical Centre, won the Best Use of James Hardie Products.
2023 Doug Mayes PATRICK QUAIN Patrick has been the Brisbane Branch delegate since 2018. His contibution to the growth and development of the Brisbane Branch since that time has been significant. He has willingly sacrificed much of his spare time to not only attend branch meetings, but also plan them. It is also important to recognise Patrick’s contribution as a TAFE lecturer where he subtly markets the benefits of BDQ membership to his student cohort and that is reflected in the increased number of student members. Patrick has been a keen advocate of the two significant changes to occur within the BDQ structure over the last few years. The first being the implementation of the very successful rebrand program and the second being the change in membership structure that, for the first time, permitted BDQ members who were not Building Designers to become full members of our community along with all the rights and privileges associated with full membership
2023 CPD Prize MARGARET EWINGS BDQ has been a long-time promoter of Continued Professional Development (CPD), and it is a requirement of membership with us. It’s how we ensure our members thrive in their occupations and it delivers peace of mind to the consumers they engage with. Each year we recognise our highest achieving member. This year Margaret Ewings has managed to accumulate 183 CPD points and was awards with the 2023 CPD prize.
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SMALL HOMES & LOTS
ScandiBarn WINNER: SMALL HOME DESIGN HENRIETTE WERNER DESIGN
Henriette Werner Design | ScandiBarn 2023 Winner | Small Home Design
This charming tiny house designed to fit on the back of a semi-trailer and taken to site, is a compact yet stylish accommodation option perfect for hinterland retreats. Wtih an open-concept design featuring a cozy living room, kitchenette with breakfast bar, comfortable bedroom, and a sleek bathroom, this tiny house is a magical retreat for short-term stays.
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Marcoola House WINNER: SMALL LOT DESIGN KIERON JAMES DESIGN
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A modern small lot home, created in a new beach front community on the Sunshine Coast designed to fulfill the owner's wishes to create a unique holiday home to rent out to guests expecting a luxury short stay. The home showcases modern high quality finishes with the front facade featuring a simple mix of render and stained timber finishes. Simple but inviting. Due to the narrow width and small site area we had to use up most of the lower floor for living and therefore it left a very small back yard. The planning scheme allowed for a maximum building height of 8.5m and so by adding a roof top deck within this height limit we were able to create a large additional outdoor space for guests to use with the added bonus of ocean views and complete privacy from the neighbouring houses.
Kieron James Design | Marcoola House 2023 Winner | Small Lot Design
NEW HOMES
The Seastar WINNER: NEW HOME UP TO $400K
Henriette Werner Design
Presented with a dual frontage parcel, the aim was to create a modern multi residential development that stands out from the crowd. Built over multiple stories to capture ocean views, the free standing dwellings delivered on a brief to maximise the coastal lifestyle, and with careful consideration given to room layouts the majority are privileged with a stunning coastal vista. A modern facade finished with soft timber and muted tones settles the development into its surroundings.
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Henriette Werner Design | The Seastar 2023 Winner | New Home up to $400K
DIRT ROAD HOME WINNER: NEW HOME $400K - $700K HENRIETTE WERNER DESIGN The Dirt Road Home exudes timeless charm and stands tall as a beacon of elegance and functionality with every aspect of the design carefully crafted to exceed expectations.
With a glorious view of the hinterland, the large deck overlooking the pool is the perfect spot to savor the sunset views, creating a serene and tranquil oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation. The heart of this house is the fabulous kitchen, equipped with top-of-theline appliances, ample bench top space in a white manufactured stone, and a large walk-in pantry. But this house is not just about aesthetics - it's designed to cater to every need of a modern family.
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Henriette Werner Design | Dirt Road Home 2023 Winner | New Home $400K - $700K
Palmview Modern Residence
WINNER: NEW HOME $700k - $1M CHRISTOPHER DESIGN GROUP
Christopher Design Group | Palmview Modern Residence 2023 Winner | New Home $700K - $1M
The design of Palmview Modern started with the brief of creating a Modern Country Home on a large sloping site with coastal views. The concept sits so nicely into the landscape, where the predominately single storey home flows from indoors to outdoors. The roof lines is a striking single plane with a large cutout void over the pool.
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Bliss WINNER: NEW HOME $1M - $1.5M MICHAEL AND RUYSCH
Michael and Ruysch | Bliss 2023 Winner | New Home $1M - $1.5M
This contemporary Lshaped home boasts a thoughtfully designed layout, allowing for an abundance of natural morning sunlight to flood the interior spaces. Additionally, every area of the home offers a seamless connection to the backyard and pool, creating a cohesive indoor-outdoor living experience. The clients with their four young kids were after a modern looking home which took full advantage of the large lot, ensuring that the kids could be seen at all times when in the backyard or pool area.
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Talle Casa WINNER: NEW HOME $1.5M - $2.5M REECE KEIL DESIGN
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lA rural sanctuary of modern and mediterranean moments anchored by a sense of privacy, sympathetic landscape and structured functionality. The internal spaces were designed around progressive living, privacy and rural outlook. Designed as 3 core areas: Auxiliary bedrooms and service areas are grouped with bedrooms opening directly onto the lawn. Living areas are centralised as the heart of the home with view lines focussed on the outdoors and the 3 core areas. Master bedroom is segregated as a private space but positioned to capitalise on external outlook.
Reece Keil Design | Talle Casa 2023 Winner | New Home $1.5M - $2.5M
Villa Casa WINNER: NEW HOME OVER $2.5M REECE KEIL DESIGN
Reece Keil Design | Villa Casa 2023 Winner | New Home over $2.5M
A modern take on mediterranean hints of organic curves with layout and flow anchored around space, effortless/endless views and privacy where privacy is needed. The lighting was strategically designed to create a flowing mood as you travel through the home, with key areas featured and task areas sufficiently illuminated. The interiors were designed as an opposing blend between raw and refined surfaces to celebrate a relationship between the two. REECEKEILDESIGN.COM.AU 0411 164 868 REECE@REECEKEILDESIGN.COM.AU
SAVANNA WINNER: NEW MULTIRESIDENTIAL PROJECT UP TO 3 STOREYS JAZZ DESIGNS
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Savanna is a boutique development offering three freehold luxury town homes with their own street frontages and positioned in the heart of Newmarket. Savanna has been designed to ensure maximum use of floor space and all the amenities you would find in a detached dwelling including four generously sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes plus a separate rumpus / study area.
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Jazz Designs | Savanna 2023 Winner | New Multi-Residential Project up to 3 Storeys
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
The One WINNER: CONCEPTUAL BUILDING DESIGN RESIDENTIAL MICHAEL & RUYSCH with KCO INTERIORS & MICHAEL GILBERT
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The epitome of luxury living, this magnificent 3500sqm new home boasts a myriad of top-of-the-line features and amenities including a wrap around lagoon pool with swim up bar, grotto, wave riding flo-rider, below a 20 car garage, man cave with bowling alley and virtual golf simulator, underground nightclub, professional recording studio, 30 person cinema, commercial kitchen, day spa, 10m long island bench for two storey bar area, two commercial lifts, DJ stage, view terrace with helicopter pad, and six grand master bedrooms, the largest master including a suspended private swimming pool, all coming together to become the ultimate manifestation of opulence and indulgence amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Moogerah Dam.
Michael + Ruysch with Kco Interiors & Michael Gilbert | The One 2023 Winner | Conceptual Design - Residential
Carwash on Tanby WINNER: CONCEPTUAL BUILDING DESIGN - COMMERCIAL CAPRICORN ENGINEERING AND DRAFTING SERVICES
A state of the art carwash facility offering both automatic and manual options as well as a dogbath will offer a revolutionary service within the Yeppoon business district serving the needs of a community renowned for its love of four wheel driving along the local trails and walking their dogs on the sandy beaches of the Capricorn Coast.
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Capricorn Engineering and Drafting Services | Carwash on Tanby 2023 Winner | Conceptual Design - Commercial
SPECIALTY DESIGN
St Joseph’s College Year 7 Hub WINNER: SPECIAL PROJECT VHD STUDIO Bringing new life to a 50 year old building on the brink of demolition; the lower floor of the St Joseph's College Fogarty building has been transformed into a separate Year 7 locker hub and amenities facility. The space has been designed to be a private, nurturing environment to assist new students with their transition from Primary to High School.
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CAPRICORN ENGIN
2023 Winner | Special Project
VERDIGRIS WINNER: HERITAGE BUILDING DESIGN TEMPUS DESIGN STUDIO
Step into old world elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage called Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to the ability a designer has, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.
The use of bold geometric patterns, luxurious materials, and statement lighting fixtures are all hallmarks of the art deco style and are incorporated into the design beautifully. The polished brass fittings are a perfect complement to the deep emerald cabinetry, which adds a bold pop of colour and a touch of sophistication to the kitchen and other areas of the home.
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Tempus Design Studio | Verdigris 2023 Winner | Heritage Building Design
Aunties Hut WINNER: SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN 4305 DESIGN
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Moving into an age where the cost of living and our dependence on wholesale power continues to increase - Project AT13 seeks, through the support of visionary clients, to create a "Passive house" that responds to environmental queues balanced with strong design ethics and modern living needs. Located on a 'Small Lot' the dwelling seeks to successfully overcome the challenges of difficult orientation and legislative restriction to create a home that may set markers for the future of home design.
VHD Studio | Project AT13 2023 Winner | Sustainable Building Design - Residential
BUDERIM RESIDENCE WINNER: JAMES HARDIE DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
RG DESIGN STUDIO
Buderim Residence is designed as three separate pavilions with a central living space and pool court. Optimised for outdoor living and connection to the northern pool area, the residence aims to cater to the needs of a growing family, by combining generous open living spaces for entertaining, with separate bedroom zones for privacy and retreat.
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RG Design Studio | Buderim Residence 2023 Winner | James Hardie Design Excellence
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THE POLYFLOR STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS FINALISTS
Polyflor feel privileged and honoured to acknowledge and reward the achievements of the industries students. The aim is to recognise the emerging talent outside of academics and motivate them to shine in their chosen career path. Investing in education is an investment in sustainable development and a prosperous tomorrow.
CEDAR HOUSE WINNER: THE POLYFLOR STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS ANTHONY GEC
Inspired by Shaneen Fawtin, “less walls more living”, cedar house is situated around a central open courtyard, open to the sky with deep planting and shallow ponds to create a cool lush tropical environment for the adjacent spaces surrounding this inner sanctuary.
Olive 2.0 WINNER: PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WHITSUNDAY DESIGN & DRAFTING
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This 1960s home is now the perfect balance between old world charm and beautiful modern living. It greets you like a warm hug with its street charm and opens its doors with cocktail in hand to a contemporary new world. The seamless connection between the inside living area and the outside entertainment space makes for a relaxing, inviting and incredibly userfriendly home experience.
Whitsunday Design & Drafting| Olive 2.0 2023 Winner | 2023 People’s Choice Aaward
DESIGNS OF THE YEAR
The project breif for Villa Casa was to design something 'like no other' utilising the slope of the site to maximise the expanse of coastal views and provide a liveable, free flowing floor plan that embraced its location and outlook whilst coocooning its interior. The versatility and structural integrity of concrete construction was to be explored and featured in the buildings external form and internal fabric and the home had to function well as a family home capable of housing many guests and hosting many parties.
The space planning was focussed around maximising veiws whilst also providing various living 'wings' to the home so private spaces remained private but living spaces interacted with all spaces. The lighting was strategically designed to create a flowing mood as you travel through the home, with key areas featured and task areas sufficiently illuminated. The interiors were designed as an opposing blend between raw and refined surfaces to celebrate a relationship between the two.
Suspended concrete construction was utilised for the front portion of the site to counteract the buildability issues over the slope and provide mass open spans for living-entertaining focused on views and the central tier of the cut site. Built form was designed as a modern take on mediterranean hints of organic curves with the layout and flow of the floor plan anchored around space, effortless/endless views and privacy where privacy is needed.
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The desired outcome was to integrate as much natural outdoor play as possible within the confines of the building envelope provided and also be able to complement the existing adjoining after school care centre which bordered the external wall of the space. A central corridor connects all spaces in a formal arrangement so that staff have clear access between rooms which are placed from youngest to oldest age groups. The main entry foyer acts as the control piont and allows full surveillance over the secure entry path to the centre and also thru the atrium to the external playscape.
The interior design was an exploration of colour to brighten up the drab heritage building and create a fun atmosphere. Monochromatic schemes were used to differentiate the age groups . Activity rooms all flow to the external playscape area for direct access.
Creating a building within a building was our approach to overcome the challenge of how to utilise the existing heritage listed space and shell of the building without disturbing it. We created an inner sancturary hidden behind the existing blank facade which had been dictated by heritage codes and polices.
The space unfolds as you begin your journey and culminates in an external playscape which is still contained with the existing 100 year old structure but has been opened up to reveal the outside environment and open sky. The internally constructed external facade creates a village atmosphere bringing colour and a playful take on an otherwise boring building. this integrates into the external playscape area which is actually the interior of the original building. Selected walls and part of the existing roof have been removed to open up to the sky and flood as much light into the space. HTTPS://RDESIGN.COM.AU/ 0418 666 922 CAMR@RDESIGN.COM.AU
