Squillace Year Book - Issue XIV by Squillace Architects

ISSUE XIV

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TO RENOVATE OR KNOCK DOWN by Vince Squillace

This is one of the most common decisions that

cost of keeping those few walls may in fact prove

our clients are faced with when they embark on

to be a more expensive exercise than building from

building their home. It may be that they intend

scratch. I like to conduct a visualisation exercise

to renovate or rebuild a home that they live in, or

with my clients where we carefully imagine in detail

perhaps they have just purchased a home with the

what the house will look like when demolition is

intention of extending and undertaking extensive

completed. This informs the decision.

renovations. The question that must always be considered is, “Do we renovate or knock down?”

There are of course very valid reasons to renovate. The house might have great “bones” and therefore

In my experience, particularly when projects involve

require minimal structural work, e.g. a two-storey

upper floor additions to free-standing houses, it’s

70-80s house with no structural or water issues,

usually a knock down. A typical scenario involves,

perhaps a house that is built higher or closer to the

say a 40-50 year old free-standing house that’s

boundary than what would be currently permitted,

predominantly single story. By the time you open

the house may be heritage listed, or perhaps you

up living areas, add a storey, strengthen footings,

have space to do minimal work to the original

possibly add garaging, replace the electrical

house and you can build a new ‘pavilion’ with a

cables, replace the windows, fix deteriorated

light connection to the dwelling.

waterproofing, create new openings in exterior walls, reline the ceilings, add new floor finishes, new bathrooms, etc. there isn’t much left and the

It’s important to give this decision due consideration and get the assistance of a cost planner and builder.

OSBORNE ROAD MANLY

This project is inspired by the clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love of their heritage-listed 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgian Italianate house and their passionate vision to create a dynamic and

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contrasting addition.

MANLY BEACH, NSW

The new work is a composition of elevated elements. A glazed connection between the old and new floats over a lap pool and the copper clad first floor cantilevers over a hovering terrace below, creating a sheltered outdoor space extending from the new living room. The new work is detailed with materials in their natural state, in contrast to the traditional timber and plasterwork detailing of the original portion of the house. Forms and materials extend from the interior out to the garden, further reinforcing the sense of continuous space and again contrasting to the formal composition of the original house as a 8

series of definite rooms arranged along a corridor.

HOUSES / OSBORNE ROAD MANLY

#1 EXTERIOR / #2 EXTERIOR LIVING

HOUSES / OSBORNE ROAD MANLY #4

#3 LINK / #4 LIVING / #5 EXTERIOR HERITAGE DETAIL

DRUMMOYNE RESIDENCE

Located at the tip of Wrights Point in Drummoyne, this north-facing, sun-drenched site enjoys unique panoramic harbour views taking in the Gladesville

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Bridge, historic Hunters Hill and the city. The

DRUMMOYNE, NSW

unique shape of the site has inspired an unorthodox geometry and rich palette of materials and textures, such as natural stone, copper and timber. The interiors are equally rich and complex, and based on the unique qualities of individual spaces.

#1 STUDY / #2 EXTERIOR CL ADDING

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#3 STAIRS / #4 LIVING / #5 POOL DECK

#1 OUTDOOR LIVING

HOUSES / BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS

BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS HOUSES BALGOWL AH HEIGHTS, NSW

The design of this renovated brick bungalow uses a strategy of interlocking forms and materials. Intimate and enclosed spaces in the original masonry structure contrast with the transparency of the northern additions. The interlocking composition is explored internally with an overlapping of spaces, voids, level changes, materials and colours that extend into the rear garden and up to a roof deck accessed through an inspirational study that enjoys views of Sydney, Sydney Harbour and the Northern Beaches. The dwelling has the ability to operate as free flowing space that promotes cross ventilation in summer or a series of smaller spaces whose exposure to natural sunlight and thermal mass makes them easier to keep warm. The house also incorporates other principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy, natural heating and cooling and recycled building materials.

HOUSES / BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS

#2 LIVING / #3 VIEW FROM STREET / #4 STUDY

SHELLY BEACH

Spectacularly located above Shelly Beach in Manly, major alterations and additions were undertaken to this simple Californian bungalow.

HOUSES SHELLY BEACH, NSW

The existing masonry structure was reworked and linked via a kitchen service core to the new lightweight living spaces. The new elements cantilever out into the views, hovering over the beach. Interlocking skillion roof forms admit northern light deep into the plan and create a dynamic interplay of forms within the main living area as the upper study hovers overhead. The arrangement of rooms allows for a variety of experiences within the one house with the sometimes harsh sun and wind of the northern rooms overlooking the water contrasting with the sheltered living spaces on the south. These southern rooms open to a lush courtyard, where dense planting creates privacy from the street.

#1 ENTRY

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#2 SHELLY BEACH VIEW #3 LIVING #4 STAIR DETAIL

76 BOWER STREET

Spectacularly perched on the rock escarpment overlooking the Fairy Bower and Shelly Beach, the design is expressed as a composition of two

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pavilions with dynamic zinc roofs floating over

MANLY BEACH, NSW

a crisp white monolithic base. The pavilions are connected through an ephemeral gallery hall sharply lit throughout the day through a series of seamless skylights. The two pavilions respond to the natural topography of the site, stepping down from Bower St and concluding with stepped timber platforms and a cantilevered garden hovering over the Fairy Bower Pool to Marine Parade. All rooms have breathtaking views and access to sunlight and ventilation.

HOUSES / 76 BOWER STREET

#1 ROOFTOP VIEW #2 INTERIOR #3 VIEW FROM STREET #2

MOSMAN HOUSES MOSMAN, NSW

The project involved major internal renovations

This contained space, top lit from a skylight, gives

to a 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bungalow. Previous unsympathetic

no hint of the spectacular views from the rooms

alterations had removed almost all original fabric,

beyond.

allowing a complete reworking of the internal floor plan. The living area was re-imagined as one large space open to the kitchen on one side and the deck on the other, whilst at the same time a formal entry was created where none previously existed.

A limited palette of timber panelling for walls and joinery and stone floors links the main living spaces on the entry level. These materials then continue through the bedrooms, creating a continuity of colours and forms that are rich but also subservient to the overwhelming water views.

HOUSES / MOSMAN

#1 DINING & KITCHEN / #2 LIVING / #3 FAMILY

MCMAHONS POINT HOUSES MCMAHONS POINT, NSW

Sited on the edge of a dramatic cliff edge with spectacular harbour views, this new two-storey residence was a study of contrasts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; between shelter and exposure, heavy and light, robust and refined, public and private. The ground floors hug the earth whilst the first floor flirts with the rock cliff, arching out and over in response to the sun, views and landscape.

HOUSES / MCMAHONS POINT

#1 EXTERIOR VIEW BELOW CLIFF / #2 LIVING / #3 LIVING & OUTDOOR DECK

THE TREEHOUSE MEDIUM DENSITY BEACONSFIELD, NSW

The Treehouse is a boutique residential complex in

rooftop terraces. Open communal stairwells and

Beaconsfield and part of the greater redevelopment

foyers with landscaped planters allow occupants to

of the Green Square precinct. Designed as an

engage with nature as they navigate the complex.

urban oasis for inner city living, it features vertical green gardens that double as privacy screens, full width balconies, lush communal courtyards and

Apartment interiors feature timber parquetry floors, concrete ceilings, timber kitchen island benches, terrazzo tiles and designer lighting.

MEDIUM DENSITY / THE TREEHOUSE

#1 EXTERIOR / #2 LIVING / #3 ROOF DECK & GARDEN

MEDIUM DENSITY / AMARA

AMARA MEDIUM DENSITY HAWTHORN EAST, VIC

Located in the leafy inner-Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn East, Amara Apartments will comprise 15 apartments that integrate large terraces and rooftop gardens onto what was once a single fronted Edwardian terrace house. The plan, configured as a dumbbell footprint, has resulted in a maximum of two apartments per floor each separated by a planted courtyard that is the shared Easterly aspect from the light-filled lift lobby. Amara is intentionally planned as a flexible floor plate that enables maximum opportunity in the sales arena by limiting the offer to two apartments per floor or, if more appropriate, facilitates consolidating the floor into one single dwelling. Both options result in no party walls. The design intent deployed into the buildings edges is to maximise natural ventilation, district views and visual access to the sky.

#1 EXTERIOR / #2 ENTRY

MEDIUM DENSITY / AMARA #3 APARTMENT INTERIOR / #4 APARTMENT INTERIOR

92 BOWER STREET

Three apartments over three levels enjoy expansive views of Manly and the Northern Beaches coastline whilst maintaining a high level of screened privacy

MEDIUM DENSITY

between the adjoining neighbours.

MANLY BEACH, NSW

Highlighting the experience of arrival, an elevated timber walkway connects the building with the street and a floating pond continues in the line of the entry bridge, drawing the eye to the horizon beyond, mediating between land and water. A soaring zinc wall and roof, interlocking horizontal cedar clad forms with extended overhangs, step and extend through the site towards the views. Elements unique to this project include individual entries, whole floor apartments, luxurious natural finishes, in-situ ergonomic baths, a glass ceiling in the ensuite, ambient pond and multiple outdoor spaces.

MEDIUM DENSITY / 92 BOWER STREET

#1 EXTERIOR DETAIL / #2 EXTERIOR

MEDIUM DENSITY / 92 BOWER STREET

#3 POND / #4 HALL / #5 LIVING

110 BOWER STREET MEDIUM DENSITY MANLY BEACH, NSW

Looking north-east over Fairy Bower and Shelly

patterns of light are captured through skylights,

Beach, these four apartments step down the

windows and screened internal winter gardens.

site over five levels. Each residence reads as one of a series of horizontal planes hovering over a sandstone base.

northern side of the apartments create a light-filled private and protected area with an

Each apartment occupies an entire level of the

outlook over the water. In summer, they

site, giving the impression that they are more like

shade the facade and are another source of cooling

elevated houses than apartments. Internally, the

breezes.

beautiful views are framed and ever-changing

In winter, the internal winter gardens on the

The building rises from the landscape on a solid sandstone base and features a custom designed assemblage of components including screens, light fittings, bridges, boardwalks and eventually MEDIUM DENSITY / 110 BOWER STREET

concludes by breaking the sky with a dynamic expression of copper roof and wall elements. Each residence has a private entrance, direct access from the lift, direct access to Fairy Bower, no common walls and a separate garage, all of which add to the feeling that each apartment is more like a house. The building complements the dynamic topography of the locality and enhances the views to Shelly Beach, Manly and the coastline of the Northern Beaches.

#1 EXTERIOR / #2 BATHROOM

CLOVELLY APARTMENTS MEDIUM DENSITY CLOVELLY, NSW

The east-west lineal arrangement of the apartment

Robust external materials in their natural state,

building sits within an existing landscaped hillside.

combined with the curved faรงade form, reflect the

The curved balconies and winter gardens follow

dynamic and exposed nature of the site.

the sweep of Donnellan Circuit below. This active

The interior is designed as an extension of the

northern faรงade can be opened and closed in

exterior of the building incorporating high quality

response to coastal conditions. The southern wall

natural materials of an earthy palette, with generous

of the building acts as a green screen and acoustic

light to spaces that have access to sunlight, views

wall dissipating noise from the Clovelly Hotel

and ventilation. Winter gardens allow the flexibility

behind.

to use the balconies as external spaces or as an extension of the interiors spaces affording greater protection during times of inclement weather.

#1 VIEW FROM DONNELL AN CIRCUIT / #2 VIEW FROM CLOVELLY BEACH

MEDIUM DENSITY / CLOVELLY APARTMENTS

MEDIUM DENSITY / CLOVELLY APARTMENTS #4

#3 EXTERIOR / #4 LIVING / #5 KITCHEN

#1 EXTERIOR VIEW FROM GL ADESVILLE RD

MEDIUM DENSITY / HUNTERS HILL APARTMENTS

HUNTERS HILL APARTMENTS MEDIUM DENSITY HUNTERS HILL, NSW

This mixed-use development of shops and apartments was conceived as a catalyst to revive Hunters Hill Village and create a vibrant town centre. It incorporates the existing Hunters Hill Hotel, a local landmark designed by Sydney Anchor in the modern style. With the exception of this heritagelisted hotel and another heritage-listed sandstone house, the development covers the entire north side of Hunters Hill Village. New buildings to the west and north of the hotel are separated from it by discreet linked structures, emphasising the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as the dominant building and minimising alterations to the existing fabric. While matching the height of the hotel, they contrast in architectural treatment; the faĂ§ade is split vertically into a series of bays representing the smaller subdivision pattern still evident in the existing shops opposite the site. Generous setbacks of the apartments from the sandstone cottage respect its cartilage. Containing a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, the building offers a wide range of dwellings for investors and owner-occupiers.

MEDIUM DENSITY / HUNTERS HILL APARTMENTS

#2 CL ADDING DETAIL / #3 EXTERIOR VIEW / #4 EXTERIOR VIEW

PLATINUM HIGH DENSITY SOUTHBANK, VIC

Located on the south side of the Yarra, Platinum

with vertical garden walls to the podium façade

is the flagship development for the Salvo Property

that is designed to provide green relief to the local

Group. Situated within Southbank, Melbourne’s arts

environment.

and entertainment precinct, Platinum provides an urban address that is within walking distance to the central business district, the famous St. Kilda Road Boulevard and associated Botanic Gardens, Albert Park and Southbank’s fine dining destinations. The street front is activated by providing residential activity with terraces, retail activity and landscaping

As the tower rises above this podium it breaks the sky with a crown form that is carefully articulated so as to make a positive contribution to a dynamic skyline. The occupants of this building will enjoy some of the best views of the Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay, The Docklands and Albert Park.

HIGH DENSITY / PLATINUM #2

#1 CROWN SKYLINE / #2 PENTHOUSE

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#3 VERTICAL GARDEN / #4 SKY LOUNGE / #5 LOBBY / #6 LIVING

HIGH DENSITY / PLATINUM

#7 POOL / #8 GYM / #9 BATHROOM

#10

#11

HIGH DENSITY / PLATINUM #10 LIVING / #11 RESTAURANT

#1 VIEW FROM PARRAMATTA RD / #2 VIEW FROM FUTURE COUNCIL PARKL AND

HOMEBUSH APARTMENTS HIGH DENSITY HOMEBUSH, NSW

HIGH DENSITY / HOMEBUSH APARTMENTS

Wedged between Parramatta Road and the M5 motorway in Homebush, the design of this 221-apartment development consists of two north facing buildings addressing the motorway and one south to Parramatta Road. This unique residential and commercial mixed-use development has received public and council support and approval, progressing the exciting Urban Renewal Strategy for the Parramatta Road corridor. Dividing the two buildings is a landscaped podium providing amenities for residents and the public. The podium opens the site from east to west, continues onto scattered roof gardens for a heightened skyline experience and stretches out to the proposed council parklands. All apartments achieve natural cross ventilation and ample solar access is a major achievement to most. Communal zones to each level also achieve natural crossventilation throughout. Skinned in an assortment of metallic prefinished composite aluminium panels, the boundary façades form a protective ‘shell’ against noise while the textured precast concrete and exposed slab edges of the inward-facing façades articulate a restrained sense of security and structure.

DARWIN CHINATOWN

This high density residential proposal in Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city centre consists of two towers, 27 and 23 stories in height, that rise out of a podium that addresses

HIGH DENSITY

four street frontages.

DARWIN, NT

With the modern Chinatown as its podium, the development includes a strong hospitality, retail and food identity in a dynamic laneway space expressing a changing and active relationship with its street frontages. Each tower is individually orientated with faĂ§ades designed as climate specific shading devices, modelled to minimise the heat gain from overexposure to the tropical sun, control

the penetration of sunlight into the apartments and maximise views of Darwin Harbour from all apartments through angled view sharing. Sky gardens alternate up and down the west and east faรงades of Tower 1. The punctuated gardens create additional outdoor public space for HIGH DENSITY / DARWIN CHINATOWN

apartment dwellers, promote cross-ventilation and visual interest from afar.

#1 EXTERIOR / #2 FOOD & RETAIL PODIUM

TRINITY POINT HOSPITALITY L AKE MACQUARIE, NSW

Located on Lake Macquarie 90 minutes north of Sydney and 30 minutes south of Newcastle, the Trinity Point precinct is currently undergoing a $388m development that will include a large residential component comprising 250 two- and three-bedroom apartments in addition to 196 residential homes. The adjacent commercial precinct will centre around a landmark 200-seat restaurant, bar, cafĂŠ and 300-seat function room supported by a wedding lawn and 200-seat marquee, a 60-room hotel, business conference facilities, resort-style pool, spa, gym, retail stores and tourist operator offices. Finally, a 188-berth marina and helipad will earmark the precinct as a prime function and getaway venue on the New South Wales Central Coast. Supporting marina offices, lounge facilities, ancillary retail stores and a

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chandlery will also be offered on site.

#1 EXTERIOR NIGHT VIEW OF RESTAURANT, FUNCTION ROOM AND POOL #2 EXTERIOR VIEW OF RESTAURANT AND FUNCTION ROOM FROM TIERED GARDENS

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#3 VIEW OF THE L AKE FROM RESTAURANT / #4 SEA POOL / #5 MARINA / #6 FORESHORE WALKWAY

#1 CLUB

MARQUEE HOSPITALITY THE STAR, PYRMONT NSW

Marquee is Sydney’s new mega nightclub at The Star. With space for 1,265 patrons, the venue encompasses six lavish rooms that create a spectacular fantasy world and a multi-sensory experience. At the main club, radiating LED rings generate a series of pulsing sound waves across the ceiling and are representative of the dynamic energy in this zone. Behind the DJ booth is an operable high-definition LED screen that opens up to reveal a performance stage behind and brings the private bar into the flow of the main dance floor. Patrons can chill out and mingle in the Dressing Room, which is a unisex wash room stylised as Snow White’s den, with the Sydney skyline as a backdrop. At the other end of the club, the Boombox is an anti-establishment ‘trashed mansion’ with graffiti plastered over timber panelled walls and a giant chandelier made of bronze bike HOSPITALITY / MARQUEE

chains. This leads onto the Library and the VIP Lounge, where book-lined library shelves create the setting of a subversive Ivy League prep school.

#2 SIGNAGE DETAIL / #3 VIP LOUNGE / #4 BOOMBOX BAR / #5 LOUNGE

#5 HOSPITALITY / MARQUEE

HUGOS KINGS CROSS HOSPITALITY, ADAPTIVE RE-USE KINGS CROSS, NSW

The new Private Dining Room is an extension of Hugos Bar Pizza into the adjacent laneway. The new dining space wraps around and behind the bar which, as a result, becomes the central element in the new overall space. At the glazing line, the sense of theatre is heightened with seated patrons watching the sunken lounge with an eye on the street action beyond.

The palette of finishes internally and externally replicates and extends on the existing establishment with dark stained timber wall panelling, timber clad joinery, leather, bronze mirror and polished concrete floors. The grain of the sandblasted, stained hardwood lining boards reflects light from hammered bronze wall lights. The bronze mirror-clad columns disappear in the space and reflect the mood of the room and the street beyond.

HOSPITALITY / HUGOS KINGS CROSS

#1 LOUNGE / #2 DINING

MANLY PAVILION #1 HOSPITALITY, ADAPTIVE RE-USE MANLY, NSW

This interwar Mediterranean bathing pavilion was built in 1933 by the Manly Steamship Company as a change room and tea room for bathers who arrived by ferry from the city to swim in the netted harbour bathing pool. The adaptive re-use of this building for purposes of a restaurant and function space involved restoration works that included the demolition of previous unsympathetic additions, structural repairs, the rebuilding of the archways in the original tea room, repair and replication of terrazzo staircases, ceramic fountains, urns, tiles, bronze light fittings and painting of the building. The new restaurant has a timeless quality. By taking cues from the 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mediterranean pavilion and by using materials in their natural state, it relates well to the surrounding harbour landscape.

#1 INTERIOR

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#2 VIEW TO MANLY WHARF / #3 PRIVATE DINING ROOM / #4 ENTRY / #5 RESTORED PAVILION

GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL HOSPITALITY, ADAPTIVE RE-USE BRISBANE, QLD

Grand Central Hotel is located along the original Platform 1 of the heritage-listed Central Railway Station in Brisbane. The existing historical railway architecture has been revealed, restored and juxtaposed with the contemporary fit-out, expanding the facilities to include a cocktail and wine bar, dining spaces, a function room and gaming lounge with a feeling of warmth, luxury and comfort. An oiled timber floor, timber panelled walls and ceilings improve the acoustic atmosphere while the bars are clad in dark timber and set off by richly textured ottomans and opulent fabrics.

#1 LOUNGE / #2 BAR DETAIL

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#1 EXTERIOR

HUGOS MANLY HOSPITALITY MANLY, NSW

Hugos Restaurant & Bar is situated on the western edge of the iconic Manly Wharf. This project sees the exciting juxtaposition of the Hugos brand with the local Manly environment. The contemporary veranda, the timber ceiling and prominence of heritage timber cladding are reminiscent of a traditional Australian beach house. The restaurant takes advantage of expansive water views while maintaining an intimacy with Manly locals and everyday ferry commuters. Typical of light and open timber wharves, internal and external boundaries are blurred. Recycled Australian timbers are featured in walls, floors, ceilings, bar surfaces and designed furnishings throughout. The space is ordered by a logical hierarchy that extends from the long inviting bar area out through the dining spaces to the verandah and beyond HOSPITALITY / HUGOS MANLY

to the views. The verandah enjoys the afternoon sun and the beautiful sunset over North Harbour through the use of concealed staining and windbreaks that provide protection from adverse weather conditions.

#2 DINING

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#3 DINING / #4 VERANDAH / #5 EXTERIOR

THE HUDSON HOSPITALITY KING STREET WHARF, SYDNEY NSW

Replacing the old Wagamama restaurant on Lime

suspended chrome-tipped light bulbs scattered

Street and hovering over Sydney’s King Street

throughout. This reflects the shimmer of the

Wharf, The Hudson is a lavish New York-themed

harbourside by day and the hum of King Street

restaurant and bar with captivating views to Cockle

Wharf at night, and imbues the venue with a warm,

Bay and Pyrmont.

brilliant shimmer.

The brief was to create an upmarket, exclusive

Greeting patrons at the bar foyer are custom

atmosphere reminiscent of high-end New York

mannequin heads bearing the image of infamous

clubs, with a ‘wow’ factor that would distinguish

gangsters Al Capone, Baby Face Nelson and John

it from the surrounding venues. The main bar and

Gotti. The passage of time has rendered these

dining area is dominated by a giant custom ceiling

gangsters both subversive and enchanting, giving a

chandelier with a black Barrisol background and

hint to what to expect once inside the venue.

#1 CHANDELIER / #2 DINING

HOSPITALITY / THE HUDSON

THE LANDING HOSPITALITY NEWCASTLE, NSW

Situated on Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honeysuckle waterfront, The Landing Bar & Kitchen was designed to take in the surrounding working harbour and relaxed Newcastle atmosphere. The venue was divided into a bar and restaurant, both with their own outdoor spaces, each space rolling seamlessly into the next. Polished concrete floors, a recycled timber ceiling, lime-washed timber, recycled face brick and a Corten steel bar front feature as materials inspired

by the surrounding working harbour and industrial architecture. Likewise, complimentary fixtures such as custom-made copper pendants that hang over each table, recycled timber ottomans and floorto-ceiling wine racks complete the architectural expression. The exterior spaces have been brought to life and has transformed into an extension of the interior spaces scattered with wire furniture, vibrant fabrics and oversized planters.

HOSPITALITY / THE LANDING

#1 DINING / #2 UPPER LEVEL

PIZZAPERTA

Pizzaperta is The Star’s newest pizza bar. Located on the waterfront and operated by Stefano Manfredi, it brings a new street life and vibrancy at

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the casino’s new entrance.

THE STAR SYDNEY, NSW

The design maximises the shop’s tiny footprint and has a raw, industrial aesthetic. There is Corten steel cladding over the bar front and pizza oven, recycled brickwork along the rear wall and black steel shelving for display. The bar extends into the public domain with concrete communal tables and recycled log benches.

#1 EXTERIOR #2 BAR DETAIL #3 DINING

HOSPITALITY / PIZZAPERTA

MEAN FIDDLER HOTEL HOSPITALITY, ADAPTIVE RE-USE ROUSE HILL, NSW

Functioning as a hotel since the 1830â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the

The courtyard unifies the Mean Fiddler and acts

Georgian era Royal Oak Inn is a heritage item

as a meeting place for the community of venues

of state significance. It has been re-imagined as

around it. A rich spatial complexity is enhanced

an assemblage of buildings grouped around a

by the subtle geometric patterning of sandstone,

new internal courtyard linking a series of venues

Corten steel and recycled Australian hardwoods.

including a fine dining restaurant, function room, sports bar/entertainment venue and an adaptive re-use of a wool shed as a nightclub.

An acoustic wall buffers noise of the hotel from nearby residents. Lit from within at night, the subtle patterning within the rigid frame of the wall has become a signifier for the hotel.

HOSPITALITY / MEAN FIDDLER HOTEL

#1 BALCONY, BEACH VIEW / #2 BEER GARDEN

RAWSON HALL #1 COMMERCIAL, ADAPTIVE RE-USE THE ROCKS, NSW

Rawson Hall is a State heritage-listed item, built in 1904 in the Federation Free Style for use by the Methodist Church. The brief was to adaptively re-use the building and convert it to an office space and a large display area. The response was to restore and retain the original building plan; two levels of smaller rooms fronting the street, a grand central timber stair linking both levels and two public halls at the rear, one above the other. A rooftop addition over these front rooms has been inserted behind the original parapet on the street. The original Oregon timber trusses and steel tie beams in the upper hall space were revealed and the newly exposed ceiling lined with spotted gum. The trusses were strengthened to support a lightweight steel display mezzanine suspended by tie rods. The inserted mezzanine floor houses the mechanical services for the entire hall minimising intervention with the original fabric.

#1 ROOFTOP EXTENSION

COMMERCIAL / RAWSON HALL

#2 STAIRWELL #3 HERITAGE DETAIL #4 MAIN HALL #3

COMMERCIAL / RAWSON HALL

PRÉMA HAIR COMMERCIAL SURRY HILLS, NSW

Moving into the vibrant Surry Hills design precinct, this hair salon, classroom and photographic studio makes a graphic impact on the streetscape. The sliding recycled timber and steel shopfront frames within the salon tease out the voyeuristic tendencies of passersby. The design defines intimate, individualised spaces and merchandising requirements are resolved into COMMERCIAL / PRÉMA HAIR

creative architectural elements. Recycled building materials playfully contrast luxe applied finishes satisfying the client’s desire for an eclectic vibe.

#1 EXTERIOR

COMMERCIAL / PRÉMA HAIR

#2 STATION / #3 INTERIOR / #4 SHOPFRONT DETAIL

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PROFILES

VINCE SQUILLACE

SIMON DRYSDALE

MABEL CHOW

Director

Associate Director

Focusing on the design and commercial

With 15 years experience gathered

Mabel has worked in both boutique

viability of all projects, Vince has more

in small boutique offices to large

and large scale architectural practices

than 20 years experience during which

multinational design studios, Simon

in Sydney across a broad spectrum of

he has established a reputation for

delivers projects that range in scale

projects including high-end residential

high quality residential, commercial

from the domestic extension to the

high rises, commercial, hospitality,

and hospitality work encompassing

extra-large master plan.

resort, and industrial projects.

Simon demonstrates strong interest

Mabel has a keen interest in

and passion in the cultural condition

developing architectural and social

Vince has built lasting relationships

of context and it was this attitude that

ideas into tectonic realities, and has

with clients and other professional

was earlier honed during his tenure

been involved in all aspects of the

colleagues and enjoys the benefits of

at the internationally recognised and

construction process from initial design

a vast network. Vince brings a positive

progressive ‘City of Melbourne Urban

concepts through to completion. She

attitude to all challenges and believes

Design Branch’ in Australia.

is committed to integrating interior

both new buildings and reconstruction works.

that the more challenging the project, the more interesting the outcome.

His experiences and abilities as an architect have successfully merged to

architecture.

Vince’s highly effective management

give him a unique understanding of the

Mabel is a key member of the Squillace

and commitment to excellence drives

statutory process.

team and brings broad project

the practice on a day-to-day basis, servicing clients across states.

Together with his advanced computer skills and extensive work across diverse

A key element of Squillace’s successful

scopes of service, procurement and

client partnerships is Vince’s ability

delivery methods, Simon brings to

to deliver innovative and sustainable

Squillace a wealth of knowledge and

designs.

experience in design, education and project research. Simon has worked on projects in Australia, Malaysia, U.A.E and the M.E.N.A regions and maintains strong teaching links with R.M.I.T as an educator and is often invited to guest critic.

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design with the broader framework of

experience having completed residential houses and apartment buildings, hospitality projects and sensitive additions to heritage buildings.

DAMIAN PRATT

ALLANA AFSHAR

SCOTT CHOI

Senior Associate

Associate

Damian completed his Bachelor of

Since graduating from the University

Scott has over 10 years’ experience as

Architecture with Honours at UNSW. He

of Sydney in 2006, Allana has built

a project coordinator, both at Squillace

re-joined Squillace Architects as Senior

a solid base of experience across a

and with other leading architectural

Associate after travelling and working

variety of retail, commercial, industrial,

firms in Sydney. He has experience

around the world in architecture.

residential and educational projects in

in a variety of projects from boutique

both government and private sectors.

high end residential right through

Seeing architecture as a holistic

to large scale retail and commercial

discipline, she has cultivated proficiency

developments. He regularly draws

in a broad range of architecture skill

on his extensive experience as a

sets including design, documentation,

professional model maker, having

client liaison, coordination, contract and

worked closely with some of Australia’s

administration.

most notable architects.

in the concept and detail design of

Recognising the importance of

A passion for bringing together

projects with a wealth of experience

attending to both the micro and

environmentally sustainable design

in commercial building design and

macro—from design detailing to master

principles with both traditional and

refurbishment, government property

planning—in securing successful

modern materials has driven Scott to

development, consulate fitouts,

outcomes, she enjoys the challenge

return to the Squillace team in 2012.

educational buildings, high and low-rise

of meeting the specific demands

apartments, retail design, and multi and

and constraints present in each

single residential projects.

project. Having also completed a

With 15 years’ experience in the architecture industry in Australia, the Middle East and the UK, Damian has a strong understanding of the issues around getting projects established, designed, documented and built. Damian has significant knowledge

Through these projects, Damian has been the client contact and project leader coordinating design, consultant teams and the construction team

Masters in architectural theory, history and criticism, she sees theory as a companion to design, informing and ameliorating the final built form.

to resolve issues before and during construction.

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AWARDS

2013

PLATINUM APARTMENTS Asia Pacific Property Awards 2013-2014 /

Best High Rise Architecture Australia

CLOVELLY HOTEL Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence 2013 /

Winner Overall Hotel of the Year - City

Winner Best Casual Dining Venue - City

COVE APARTMENTS Randwick City Urban Design Awards 2013 /

Finalist

THE HUDSON Eat Drink Design Awards / 2012

Shortlisted - Best Restaurant Design

CLOVELLY HOTEL Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence 2012 /

Winner Best Outdoor/Non-enclosed Facility

MBA NSW Construction Awards 2012 / 2011

Winner Club/Entertainment - Refurbishment

MANLY PAVILION Australian Interior Design Awards 2011 /

Shortlisted for Hospitality Design Awards

DRUMMOYNE APARTMENTS MBA NSW 2011 /

Winner Excellence in Housing Award

The SMH Good Food Guide Awards 2011 / 2010

Best New Restaurant

MANLY PAVILION CondĂŠ Nast Traveller Innovation & Design Awards 2010 (Gourmet Category) /

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Finalist

2009

HUGOS MANLY National Electrical & Communications Association in conjunction with JES Electrical Group /

Environment and Energy Efficiency Award

Interior Design Awards 2009 /

Finalist for Hospitality Design Award

Australian Liquor Industry Awards 2009 /

Best New Venue

RAWSON HALL MBA Awards 2009 / 2008

Winner for Adaptive Re-use of an Historical Building

BLACK STUMP RESTAURANT Australian Timber Design Awards, Interior Fit-out Category /

2007

Finalist

MEAN FIDDLER AHA Awards for Excellence 2007 /

Winner for Australian Hotel of the Year

THE SHORE CLUB AHA Awards for Excellence 2007 /

Winner for Bar of the Year Award (Metro)

Bartender Awards 2007 /

Winner for Best New Hotel Australia

GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Interior Design Awards 2007 / 2006

Finalist for Hospitality Interior Design

MEAN FIDDLER Timber Design Awards 2006 /

Public & Commercial Buildings Other Outstanding Use of Timber

Exterior Structures

PRECISION APARTMENTS North Sydney Council Design Awards 2006 /

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