Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #8.5 - October 2019 i Grand Designs Australia

the construction industry can be a hard game. Deadlines passing and extending, miscommunication between teams and overreaching budgets are just a few of the difficulties that companies face when creating the infrastructure of our cities and homes. Not one to shy away from difficult problems, Tracy Young is the co-founder and CEO of PlanGrid, a mobile technology enabling project teams to collaborate in real time across all stages of construction. With years of experience as a construction engineer, her understanding of the challenges of the business gave her the inside perspective of what the industry wants and needs. “We were in the right place at the right time,” says Tracy. “When Steve Jobs announced the first-generation iPad in 2010, we knew it was the perfect computing hardware for the construction…

When Craig and Barbara Chalk embarked on their project — with no architect or builder enlisted to help them — it’s fair to say they rather underestimated the challenge they faced. Moving out of their “hodge podge” property in Easter 2015, little did they know it would be another four years before they’d move back in to their dream four-storey home. The couple — owners of a pet accessory business and parents to two teenagers and a kelpie — tell me they finally made their first break on their spanking new pool table the night before we meet. “That was the first time I’ve actually started to relax and enjoy the house,” Craig says. A stubborn streak and inclination for inventions meant Craig was keen not only to tackle this…

located in Buda, the capital of ancient Hungary, Villa Cinquecento is a multi-residential home that has transformed an unfinished building site into a prime piece of real estate. Working with the foundations and basement walls already in place, Napur Architect has developed a new building with three apartments. The client is well versed in current architectural trends and requested high-quality, innovative architectural and interior design. Determined to reside in a home both powerful and cosy, he ordered an elegant structure with clean lines and spatial connection where his family could lay down roots. “The client had a good understanding of architecture and design taste,” says Marcel Ferencz, lead architect and owner of Napur Architect. “It’s rare to find a client who likes and respects architecture. Without these traits, the high…

BUILDING DESIGNER Michael Hope of Michael Hope Design, 0438 248 910 BUILDER Nick O’Shea of O’Shea & Sons Builders, osheabuilders.com.au INTERIOR SPECIALIST Maree O’Shea of O’Shea & Sons Builders, osheabuilders.com.au FINISHES & FIXTURES Cladding James Hardie, jameshardie.com.au External finish ROCKCOTE, rockcote.com.au Cabinetry Allfit Cabinet Solutions, allfitcabinetsolutions.com.au Window furnishings CBI Creative, 0422 165 783 Floor coverings Solomons Carpet, solomons.com.au/store/capalaba Building supplier Mitre 10, woodmangroup.com.au…

When a couple in their 30s with a one-year-old daughter purchased a small 1970s brick veneer home on stumps, they felt there was only one choice: knock-down and rebuild. The duo wanted a home with the luxury and feel of a resort-style five-star Dubai hotel, which they achieved through such fine details as lighting, large windows and architectural open space. They also wanted the home to have a lot of natural light and to use the entire block while remaining on just one level. The owners’ new four-bedroom home was designed to suit their lifestyle and to serve as their “forever” home. Project managers Perpetual Projects faced the challenges of the brief — to make use of the whole 860sqm oddly shaped block and keep it on one level —…

01/ YOU CAN WORK FROM HOME Is your home office calling out for some much-needed organisation? Answer that call with the sleek Bastian office desk from Icon by Design. The flexible design means you can switch which side of the desk the drawers are on. Nifty, right? Its Scandi influence is apparent from its beautifully angled legs to its sleek yet spacious desktop. Three drawers allow for ample storage and keep clutter at bay. Compact proportions make it perfect for your teen’s study nook or your home office. Whether it’s writing, reading or working, the Bastian is so versatile it’s sure to fit right into your home. iconbydesign.com.au 02/ SAY IT WITH STREET APPEAL Make an unforgettable first impression with a beautiful front facade. Not only important when buying or…

working from home has its attractions. Sitting around in your PJs, getting a few hours of work done before ducking out for a coffee. But being a one-man band means you’re the IT, marketing, accounting department all in one, plus the driver of ideas. Over the years I’ve worked in both large and small architectural offices and in recent years found myself working from home and guilty of being distracted by any number of excuses. The question is what type of space do you need to be productive without going stir crazy. Recently I interviewed a business coach for my podcast series Better Ideas. Merilyn Wilson Beretta is a trained architect who has some very interesting approaches to helping people achieve their potential working from home. Keep in mind that…

01 GREAT GRANNY HOUSE Decisive brutalism meets angles in this striking Cooper Shoot (New South Wales) home. Collaborating with architect Peter Carmichael, the Harley Graham team designed a house responsive to the site and the region’s local availability of high-quality concrete. Ocean views to the south are maximised from two wings, while the northern windows flood the home with light. Rugged materials are used on the exterior of the home, corrugated steel and off-form concrete acknowledging local sheds and outbuildings. The structure is complementary and revealing of the homeowners’ personalities and intrinsic way of life. The home has an eclecticism of design well suited to those who live within. 02 MALVERN HOUSE Complete with a living green roof, a dreamy backyard and light-flooded interiors that look like something out of…

In an industry first, National Tiles and Grand Designs Australia, in partnership with our sponsors, are excited to announce the inaugural Tiler of the Year Awards 2020. And the grand prize is a force of nature! The commanding Mazda BT-50 Boss. We are passionate about tiles, and without the incredible talent of hardworking Australian tilers our industry could not exist. It requires a skilled artisan who takes pride in their work to create a beautifully finished tiled floor, wall, splashback, shower and outdoor paving area. Tiled correctly, these spaces will stand the test of time. It’s a tough job, too – painstaking, back-breaking and physically demanding. So, we want to send out a collective heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing tilers who work so hard for their clients…

INSPO: Asian-style interiors instantly evoke an image of serenity and tranquillity, in particular those with a Japanese influence. Harmony and balance blend with precision and clean lines to create a soothing, striking interior. Visual and textural, a Japanese-fusion interior is innately simple and seemingly effortless, with clean and well-defined straight lines, minimalist decorations and sleek symmetry. NATIONAL TILES & GRAND DESIGNS: Grand Designs has partnered exclusively with National Tiles to create the stunning Capsule Collection of high-quality, affordable tiles and flooring. All products are hand-picked according to Grand Designs’ ethos and principles, allowing you to create your own grand design at home with National Tiles. The procurement team travels overseas several times a year, working closely with supply partners and design teams to source new manufacturers and offer Australians the…

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after their plans to complete a duplex subdivision fell through, homeowners Sam and Sarah sold up and decided to have some fun with the construction of their home. After all, with Sam the co-director of Limitless Building, who better to build their dream home than the man himself? Thanks to the masterfully creative architects at Dalecki Design, the light-infused Ash residence makes its mark in the quiet suburb of Morley, a mere 10km from Perth’s CBD. Drawn to the raw tactility of black brickwork, black exposed steel and timber cladding, the homeowners were after a unique modern structure with a mixed material palette and sleek box-on-box front elevation. THE BUILDING WRAPS AROUND A CENTRAL COURTYARD, CREATING A U-SHAPED DESIGN CONNECTING TO THE OUTDOORS WHILE SUNLIGHT WARMS THE HOME’S EDGY INDUSTRIAL…

i n 2016, an odd and almost triangular-shaped block at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on the Gippsland coast stood vacant. The new owners were able to look past the narrow street access that was thick with trees and purchased the land in the hope of building a home for their retirement. The plot’s saving grace was the higher and wider rear clearing with northern orientation and plenty of unlocked potential. The new house was also set to function as a holiday home for sojourning family and friends, but a strict budget led to an avoidance of unnecessary extravagance inside the custom-designed structure. In an attempt to enmesh themselves in their new neighbourhood and engage with the community, the owners hired predominantly local consultants and contractors. The building footprint…

once upon a time, a retired couple from Melbourne travelled 95km southwest in search of greener pastures. Pastures don’t come much greener than the carefully manicured lawns of a golf course, which just happens to be the setting for this project. Bookending the Great Ocean Road, home to Bells Beach and renowned for its natural beauty, Torquay’s picturesque rating just went from “10 out of 10” to “off the charts”. The reason? A Luke Fry-designed house nestled at the bulb end of a cul-de-sac within an established golf club housing estate. The initial brief called for a low-maintenance house with zoned living spaces and exposed concrete. The resulting home ticks all these boxes and then some. The north-east orientation guarantees total privacy from neighbours and complete protection from south-west winds.…

an impressive seven Australian entrants were among the 30 finalists of the bi-annual Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest (for 2017–2018). The global competition, which recognises kitchen designers, architects, interior designers, builders and re-modellers for advancing outstanding kitchen design, received more than 1800 entries from 18 countries. Finalists, selected by an international panel of architects, kitchen designers and interior designers, were evaluated in three categories: Contemporary, Transitional and Traditional. The seven Aussies joined 22 other international finalists and one student winner at the Winners’ Summit & Gala in Charleston, South Carolina, where the winners were announced. Home-grown finalists included David Selden Design’s South Coast Residence, a heritage house providing a tranquil and natural environment for the owner who lives in the inner-city during the week. The challenge was to work in…

whether you’re building your dream home in the country or renovating a sky-high penthouse, it’s crucial to select the right flooring to suit your lifestyle, home and desired aesthetic, not least because it’s expensive and inconvenient to have to change it again later. So, what will work best for you? Here we look at the popular types of flooring, their pros and cons, comfort, practicality, acoustics and appearance. Don’t underestimate the effect good flooring has on the ambience of a room. Creative director of Smart Design Studio William Smart notes the importance of choosing a material that suits the area’s needs. “Lighter finishes will enhance a sense of spaciousness and brighten a smaller room, while an extra-wide board might not suit this same space,” he says. “Consider colour and size,…

01/ World Architecture Festival The largest interactive global architectural awards program and festival in the world turns heads each year with a “best of the best” line-up. Competition is fierce, but our very own architects and designers made Australia one of the top five nations entering WAF in Amsterdam this year. With shortlisted entries released and the winners’ announcement due in December, we’re on tenterhooks. The WAFX prize was announced early, with 10 winning projects tackling global issues lined up for display at the festival. Pictured is the St Andrews Beach Villa, designed by Woods Bagot and shortlisted for Completed Buildings: Villa. Photography by Trevor Mein.worldarchitecturefestival.com 02/ The Think Brick Awards 2019 A daring use of clay bricks, concrete masonry or roof tiles was the name of the game for…

The brief Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) is an independent charity that helps families of seriously ill children. “We help keep families together and close to the care their child needs.” The cornerstone program of RMHC, the Ronald McDonald House®, provides a “home away from home” for families of sick children being treated at nearby hospitals. In 1981, the first Australian Ronald McDonald House opened in Sydney’s Camperdown. There are now 16 Ronald McDonald Houses in Australia and more than 360 houses worldwide. The student project this year will be redesigning the Family Room. The Ronald McDonald Family Room® is a relaxing haven in hospitals giving families a break from the stress of many hours spent by their child’s bedside. These spaces are a warm and welcoming home away from…

unfortunately, there’s no single formula for creating indoor-outdoor flow. Look at each space as one component of a whole and create cohesion with every line of sight, material continuity or blurred boundary. “Try to think of spaces as neither indoor nor outdoor, but rather as flexible and appropriate to function and qualitative agenda,” Shaun says. “Our homes should talk to our lives rather than a prescribed formula that has for too long defined how our homes are planned.” With this idea in mind, let’s hone in on specific rooms and consider how to bring a sense of flow between spaces. Think about your interactions with friends and family — gathering around the table for dinner or going for coffee with a friend. So much entertaining revolves around food or drink.…

Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design is a multi-award winning, boutique studio based in Melbourne. Luke and his team have completed numerous, multifaceted projects, from re-inventing Art Deco residences to designing contemporary new structures and functional retail and hospitality venues. Approaching each project with considered thinking, Luke and his team bring to the table knowledge, skills, a deep understanding of design principals and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into great spaces. The Torquay Beach House is a new contemporary home which celebrates raw concrete and exposed brick, then layered with Japanese charred timber battens. It subtly references to Palm Springs mid-century modernism and contemporary pavilion structures, challenging the idea of a coastal home. The Torquay Beach House has large floor to ceiling glass doors opening out onto cantilevered concrete…

once considered an architectural novelty, the shipping container-turned-modern-home trend shows no signs of abating. Here to prove and reinforce the humble shipping container’s staying power is a four-level home like no other. Constructed using eight vertically stacked containers clad in Cemintel Barestone, the unusual home is winning over neighbours and leaving passers-by in awe. Measuring a tiny 90sqm and crowned Adelaide’s “smallest block”, there was barely enough room to swing the proverbial cat when Robert van Gorp bought the vacant lot in 2011. Far from feeling claustrophobic and anxious about the limitations of such a small block, a love of Japanese micro-homes meant Robert couldn’t have been more excited. Hoping to create a private space that felt open and made the most of the surrounding cityscape, Robert enlisted architect Damien…

Sprawling across three levels on a block that drops 11m from rear to front, the Hamilton Project is a feat in itself. This O’Shea & Sons Builders creation is situated in the booming suburb of Hamilton in Queensland, where spectacular river views and trendy cafes are just a few of the perks on offer. Sleek design meets sophisticated eclecticism in this fascinating project designed by Michael Hope Design, which brings a touch of wow factor to the street. Angles jut out from the facade and a fiery timber ceiling crowns this modern marvel. Did someone say water feature? The top-floor infinity pool is a statement in itself, but it also spills over the edges, creating a calming trickling sound that greets guests as they approach the front door. Oozing innovation,…

ARCHITECT Andrew Child Architecture BUILDER Piasente Constructions BUILDING SURVEYOR TJ Building Consultants STRUCTURAL TEAM Structural engineer Perrett Simpson SERVICES Solar hot water NRG Innovators Rainwater tanks & pump Waterline Tanks Gas log fire Jetmaster Reverse-cycle A/C systems Daikin FIXTURES & FITTINGS Lighting Masson for Light Windows & doors Warragul Glass & Glazing Bathroom fixtures & fittings Caroma Industrial Expression External & structural timber Timber Engineered Structures Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, cooktop) Fisher & Paykel Kitchen sink, mixer Franke…

HOUSE Freyer LOCATION Zwavelpoort, South Africa “it’s not supposed to look like a barn,” architect Nadine Engelbrecht says of the house she built for her parents in Zwavelpoort outside Pretoria in South Africa. “It’s just supposed to be a shell.” The house, on a 35-hectare farm with rocky, hilly grasslands and wide-open views of the nearby Bronberg mountain range, might appear to be referencing barn-like structures or gesturing towards some sort of agricultural vernacular design, but that certainly wasn’t Nadine’s primary concern. When she first began sketching designs for her parents, Charmaine and Andre Freyer, she had no shortage of ideas — “architectural ideas”, she laughs. She suggested screens perforated with images of the surrounding landscape and other aesthetic devices, but her parents weren’t biting. After a few more attempts,…

sometimes, windows can simply be left bare, especially in beautiful architecturally designed homes. A window might frame captivating views, for example, or invite in buckets of light and sunshine. More often than not, however, some sort of window treatment is needed to provide privacy, soften a space and block out daylight when necessary. Blinds are a brilliant choice, providing options in virtually every colour, style, material and finish. There are also clever new innovations available (including automation) as well as sustainable options for a cleaner, greener planet. STEALING THE SHOW As well as providing control over light and privacy, blinds can make a distinctive style statement. According to Lauren Chan, interior designer at K2LD Architects, blinds can really finish off a space. “In a recent gallery project, we used block-out…

Q We’ve just watched the Elsternwick house episode of Grand Designs Australia, which featured a car stacker in the front driveway. We have a small terrace house in Melbourne with limited area. Is a stacker a workable solution for car storage, and is it affordable? Kerry, Vic A In the case of Morgan and Lori’s house in Elsternwick, the car stacker made good sense. However, when looking at the practicality, I worry about the safety of having a car lifting and lowering into an open pit. Currently there’s no regulation around safety fencing, cordoning off this device as you would for a swimming pool. There’s also the issue of shuffling cars in and out of a single car space to get the car you’re after. As far as the cost…