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Residential Architecture – Houses – Architecture Award winner: Walter Brooke & Associates – Residence 2012
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SA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS EDITION
GEORGIE SHEPHERD
SUSAN FROST
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Local interior designer is part of a retail design renaissance
Susan Frost’s ceramics are turning heads with her precise studies in colour and form
All the winners from the 2013 SA Architecture Awards
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CHARM AND WHIMSY As Adelaide experiences a renaissance in retail and hospitality design, a new name can be added to the growing list of local interior design talents. BY LEANNE AMODEO
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delaide’s newest retail and hospitality fit-outs suggest something of a design renaissance taking place. In the last two years innovative interiors such as Press Food and Wine and LAX have re-invigorated the local design landscape, setting new standards in the process. Names such as Claire Kneebone and Ryan Genesin – responsible, respectively, for these two fit-outs – are now leading the charge as two of Adelaide’s brightest emerging interior design talents. Even within the last few months three notable new retail and hospitality fit outs have opened their doors. St Louis dessert bar on Gouger Street, Hither & Yon cellar door in McLaren Vale and Rio Coffee showroom in Stepney are all as inviting as they are eye-catching. That they also show off the considerable skills of interior designer Georgie Shepherd means that Adelaide’s list of emerging talents continues to grow. The University of South Australia interior architecture graduate established her own studio almost three years ago and in that short period of time has already built up an impressive portfolio. Working in residential, retail and hospitality design Shepherd’s aesthetic is a casual mix of classic vintage finds and contemporary styling. It’s hard to pin down a signature look because her interiors are all so diverse, but what does inform each project is a refreshingly unpretentious approach. As
Shepherd describes it, “I like to create really beautiful, functional spaces using a lot of natural materials.” Her design philosophy is shown to full effect in Hither & Yon, of which Shepherd is particularly proud. “I didn’t have a huge budget to work with and it was a small space,” she explains. “It was a challenge, but this really made me step outside the square.” The end result is a domestic scale retail interior that has all the charm and whimsy of a cosy weekend getaway. Shepherd’s attention to detail, from the lovingly restored mismatched chairs to the vintage finds adorning a service trolley, is what makes this fit-out a real delight. It also signals her first collaboration with local graphic design studio Voice. “I think the relationship between interior designer and graphic designer is an important one,” reflects Shepherd. “Because from the beginning it’s necessary to make sure the branding and interiors work hand in hand. It should all be part of the same process.” She also worked with Voice on the Rio Coffee fit-out, and her ongoing commitment to finding creative solutions is echoed through such collaborations. It’s not surprising that Shepherd draws her inspiration from the work of stylists, especially the highly regarded Megan Morton. The influence is evident in Shepherd’s interiors, but her own design sensibility, which can range from eclectic to elegant to rustic, is still
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clearly defined. This could have something to do with Shepherd’s background as a visual merchandiser. It no doubt gives her a strong understanding of brands and a savvy knack for knowing how to get people in and out of a space in the best possible way. And it makes
her very well suited to design for the retail and hospitality sector, whether in Adelaide or elsewhere.
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Well Crafted Susan Frost’s ceramics are precise studies in colour and form, which is why her work is turning heads. BY LEANNE AMODEO
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f an individual’s workspace is any indication of who they are as a craftsperson then Susan Frost’s studio speaks volumes about the Adelaide-based ceramicist. Her upper-level JamFactory space is neat and tidy reflecting an order that is evident in both her process and aesthetic. That a ceramics studio can be described as pristine is not to be underestimated considering the craft’s inherently messy nature. Yet Frost’s studio is but one small insight into the burgeoning practice of a creative practitioner just beginning to receive widespread recognition. Take a look at her work and it’s easy to see why influential blogs such as The Design Files and various retail outlets around Australia are so enamoured. Her small domestic scale vessels are, quite simply, beautiful. Frost is not concerned with beauty, however, but rather aesthetics. “I’m constantly looking at proportion and line,” she says. “You can just tell when it’s right.” Her southern ice porcelain vessels and functional objects are characterised by clean, even lines that give rise to simple, delicate forms. For such finely elegant objects they have a surprising sturdiness to them and this is due in no small part to Frost’s considerable skill. Having refined her craft during a two-year JamFactory Associate Program it wasn’t until 2010, in the last six months of the program, that Frost began to develop the signature style for which she is now recognised.
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“I’ve really been building on what I learnt in that final year,” she reflects. “Ceramics is such a technical craft and a slow process to develop. Once you find something that works really well you stick with it, because to change even one aspect could throw the whole thing out.” In terms of process Frost plans every step so that even before she sits down at her wheel she knows exactly what she’s going to craft. “I have a little book of dimensions,” she smiles. “So I have these ideas of groups or shapes or sizes that I might want to make and I draw them out to scale. I like to see the proportions on the page, to see if the angle works and then I pretty much throw it to that shape.” Her scientific precision means that nothing is left to chance, although Frost’s vessels and objects still have a wonderful handmade quality to them. But what overwhelmingly defines her work and makes it so instantly appealing are her glazes. It comes as no surprise that Frost spends a lot of time glazing, from mixing her own glazes to the actual process itself, which involves a time-
Ceramics is such a technical craft and a slow process to develop. Once you find something that works really well you stick with it, because to change even one aspect could throw the whole thing out.” consuming masking technique that Frost came up with herself. She recently received an ArtsSA grant to develop her colour palette and spent 10 months last year doing innumerable glaze tests that involved cross-blending colours. Frost now has 12 colours she works with on a regular basis and they range from pale lemon to lilac and citrus green. All of her colours tend towards the pastel end of
the spectrum and they are reminiscent of the lolly hues found in Danish homewares. There’s a synergy between Frost’s aesthetic and Danish design and it’s not surprising that she lists it as an influence. For Frost colour is her decoration and she is looking to add a few more to her palette. She is also currently developing a body of work for her upcoming SALA exhibition at Art Images Gallery and working on her biggest order to date for a retail outlet in Toowoomba. But if the image cut from a fashion magazine and pinned to the board above the desk in her studio is any indication we can expect more blues and greys in her new work. “The colours of the dresses and the tights in that photograph… I can just imagine one colour on the inside of a vessel and the other colour on the outside,” Frost ponders. “I think that would be a really beautiful thing to do.”
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WINNER: Architecture Award in the Heritage category Commendation in the Public Architecture category
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2013 SA Twenty of South Australia’s best architectural projects, from a strong field of 43, have been recognised at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2013 South Australian Architecture Awards announced on Friday, June 14 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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t’s no surprise the quantity of entries in 2013 has dramatically reduced compared to previous years. The hangover of the Global Financial Crisis, tightening of Government fiscal policy and generally low private sector confidence are all factors contributing to a sluggish few years in the
construction industry with fewer project starts and less project completions. However in the absence of quantity, the quality of the work entered in this year’s awards program was impressive. I am astonished by the ability of many SA architects and designers to conjure such
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high quality outcomes from within our prevailing ‘pressure cooker’ economic environment of tight project budgets, compressed programs and reduced fees. This type of environment demands much more effort from architects and designers to excel compared to contemporaries in other states, where budgets and fees are often higher for similar projects, and the path to excellence made that much easier. The skill and expertise of the architects and design teams in their ever increasing ability to respond to the constant need to do ‘more with less’ is, for me, one of the highlights of what is on show in this year’s awards program with many projects exhibiting high levels of restraint without obvious compromise of design intent or spatial experience.
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With current economic conditions likely to continue into the foreseeable future, the potential for even further cuts to spending come September, and ever increasing competition from interstate practices, requires an ability to deliver exceptional outcomes within relatively small budgets. This is a significant opportunity for SA design professionals and it will potentially be our competitive and marketable edge.
» Chris Watkins is the 2013 Awards Director – SA Chapter
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WINNERS PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE 1. The Jack McConnell Award for Public Architecture The Braggs University of Adelaide – BVN Architecture 2. Public Architecture – Architecture Award Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer – Woodhead RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY -– HOUSES 3. The John S Chappel Award for Residential Architecture, Houses Barossa Valley Glass House – Max Pritchard Architect 4. Residential Architecture – Houses – Architecture Award Residence 2012 – Walter Brooke & Associates
5. Residential Architecture – Houses – Architecture Award Rose Park Residence – Dimitty Andersen Architects
8. Sustainable Architecture – Architecture Award Goolwa Beach House – Grieve Gillett Pty Ltd 9. Sustainable Architecture – Architecture Award Barossa Valley Glass House – Max Pritchard Architect
RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY – MULTIPLE HOUSING 6. Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing – Architecture Award Tectvs – Alta
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 10. The Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture Murray Bridge Library – HASSELL
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE No Awards SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE 7. The Derrick Kendrick Award for Sustainable Architecture Roach House Belair – Rod Roach Architect (entered by David Ey)
URBAN DESIGN No Awards SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE 11. Small Project Architecture – Architecture Award Sticky Rice B&Bs – John Adam Architect
HERITAGE 12. Heritage – Architecture Award St Peters Town Hall Complex – Phillips/ Pilkington & Flightpath Architects in association ARCHICENTRE RENOVATION AWARD No Awards THE CITY of ADELAIDE PRIZE 13. Bonython Park Upgrade – New Playspace – WAX Design Pty Ltd and Ric Mcconaghy COLORBOND® AWARD FOR STEEL ARCHITECTURE 14. COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture Thebarton Community Centre – MPH Architects PRESIDENT’S AWARD 15. JPE Design Studio – Adrian Evans
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PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE Public Architecture – Commendations 1. Thebarton Community Centre – MPH Architects
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1. WAX Design The prestigious City of Adelaide Prize was awarded to landscape architecture firm WAX Design (in collaboration with Ric McConaghy) for their project the Bonython Park Activity Hub. The award-winning hub is a playspace located along the River Torrens next to the Bonython Park Kiosk. Other awards the space has previously won include the Parks and Leisure Australia Space Award of Excellence and the Recreation SA 2013 in Recreation Planning Award.
Featuring a variety of play equipment, the hub takes into consideration all abilities and includes a wheelchair accessible roundabout, a hammock, basket swings, waist-height water, sand play areas and three chatboards. The City of Adelaide Prize recognises innovative built projects that enliven the city’s public space and engage with the community.
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2. WAlter brooke Walter Brooke won the Residential Architecture (Houses) Award as well as the Commercial Architecture (Commendation – Australian Federal Police Headquarters) Award at the South Australian Architecture Awards. Walter Brooke are a hip studio of talented and experienced design professionals, with a staff that prides itself on a healthy blend of enthusiasm and experience. Established in Adelaide almost 40 years ago, they hold a reputation as excellent problem-solvers and experts at creating delightful spaces.
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The Adelaide Review People’s Choice Winners 1. WINNER: PUBLIC Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer Woodhead
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The Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer project has been a long and rewarding journey for Woodhead. For us the project began in 2001 when the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation began its fundraising campaign for this project. Woodhead became involved to primarily articulate their vision into an image that would assist their efforts. Without the vision of the Foundations Board, and in particular the tireless focussed commitment of their CEO Deborah Heithersay, this project may not have been built. Winning an Architectural Award is a great professional achievement in peer recognition but winning the People’s Choice Award is very special and fantastic recognition, not only for the Woodhead staff but also for all the people that contributed over a long period of time to make it happen. The Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer is unique in South Australia in its strategic focus on both cancer research and cancer care and treatment. Through the design of the centre we looked to actively encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas by the
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integration of researchers, clinicians and patients. This integration facilitates the rapid application of research findings into clinical practice which then benefits the community and the cancer patients receiving treatment. The atrium is the focal point of the interior space – a concentration of movement, activity and life. Through overlapping circulation paths and strategically placed functional spaces, the atrium encourages informal communication and exchange between the researchers and clinicians. For patients it provides a well scaled, calm and inviting space that is not at all intimidating. The functional layout highlights the strategic intent of an integrated cancer centre whilst the design of the atrium, with the thoughtful application of materials and natural light, creates a warm and inviting space that promotes a sense of healing, wellbeing and hope. Externally, a large projecting hood wrapping the two upper floors spanning across a key access roadway and simple articulation of the two main functions within the building create a strong identity for the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer. The Helipad on the roof was a challenging add on and a whole other story! Joe Vorrasi Associate Director, Woodhead
2. WINNER: RESIDENTIAL Stringybark House Max Pritchard Architect So often persistence becomes the key to producing quality architecture. The thickly wooded, steeply sloping block at Crafers tested Justin and Helen’s resolve as, over many years, we produced carefully considered unique plans only to be knocked back during the approval process. However, Stringybark House is their reward. That a small strongly sculptural raw concrete house could appeal to the public to be awarded The Adelaide Review People’s Choice Award is encouraging. Justin and Helen’s determination is indicated and I’m encouraged that the public may be stimulated by alternatives to the mediocrity that surrounds us. The house will be exposed to a national audience when it features on the Dream Build program on ABC 1 on Sunday, July 14 at 7.30pm. Max Pritchard Director, Max Pritchard Architect
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