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Abodo Vulcan Cladding with a Nero coating complements the existing rendered masonry for this re-imagined semi in Bondi. TFAD Pty Limited A dynamic redesign and well considered extension brings light and space to this Bondi property, with Abodo’s Vulcan timber cladding in Protector - Nero chosen to elevate the drama of the existing rendered walls while also providing a degree of complementary contrast to the home’s exterior. Letting light into internal spaces is a common problem for semi detached homes - as is providing enough space for modern families. This Bondi semi suffered from both, prompting its owners to engage architects LiteraTrotta Architecture, who redesigned the interior to bring a suite of new rooms in the fo... More

Jabe Blumenthal knows numbers. After graduating from Yale with a degree in Applied Mathematics he joined a little-known software company in the early 80s, Microsoft, and co-designed a little program we now know today as Microsoft Excel.   Jabe also knows climate change. He has served on the board of Seattle-based Climate Solutions for over a decade, advocating for ‘practical and profitable solutions to global warming’ throughout the Pacific Northwest. He also knows a thing or two about the costs and benefits of climate-friendly construction. He served on the board of the Bullitt Foundation when that group planned and built its noted “living building,” the Bullitt Center.   So when Jabe and his family be... More

Living in a wooded area calls for a house that has a harmonious relationship with nature.A house is subtly visible amid a wooded and hilly dune landscape. This is Villa S, a house nestled in a picturesque location that has allowed its residents to enjoy beautiful forest views and a calming forest scent since the 1960s. A place that never gets boring. RAU Architects transformed this house into a villa placing nature even more at the forefront, in line with the wishes of the resident family. To create more privacy from the street, the focus is shifted to the garden bordering the coniferous forest. The relationship to the surrounding environment becomes even more intense. Only the contours of the original house have been preserved. The new mo... More

Camouflaged and nestled into a modest residential garden, the Writers Shed provides an isolated workspace for a creative writer. The outbuilding sits in the seldom utilised back corner of the block, located in a quiet, leafy residential suburb in Melbourne's South East. Masquerading itself amongst the garden landscape and boundary fences the shed is one with the landscape – a living part of the garden rather than an imposition on it. The successful coverage of Boston Ivy, accompanied by a collection of lush, verdant plantings was developed in collaboration with Landscape Garden Designer Ben Scott.   Stepping inside, a generous and simple ply clad workspace reveals itself, with a framed window looking back to the garden. A mirro... More

The Cheriff restaurant comes from a long tradition of local family businesses. It first opened its doors as a small fish shop in the late sixties by Mr. Pedro Ruipérez, an eccentric being who used to dress up as a sheriff to work. The restaurant was then passed onto “Nini”, as the neighbours called her, the granddaughter of the original founder. Today, Cheriff has turned into a culinary classic, known for its history and quality, with fresh fish coming in directly from the neighbouring docks.   Cheriff is part of Barceloneta’s memory. A classic in the neighbourhood, it needed an atemporal design that preserved the authenticity time bestowed onto the restaurant. As part of a strategy seeking timelessness, the... More

House68 is a private family residence. The house is designed as a series of modern pavilions connected by large open terraces and water gardens. Each pavilion differs programmatically and allows for the large home to be sectionalized. A guest pavilion, an entertainment pavilion, a living pavilion and a service pavilion; each of which functions independently and may be sectionalized and closed off when not in use. This flexibility allows for the house to conform and to adapt to the changing needs of the family.   The design brief required that the house is able to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family for the coming years. The actual members of the family that will be staying in on a daily basis will change when their childr... More

EcoWorld London came to Dthree Studio to create a new HQ for their operations within the UK. Having been split between a small site and large serviced office they wanted to be contained within the same building and create a space that encouraged collaboration and a sense of identity. The floor plate was designed to encourage movement and fluidity throughout the space and to encourage the teams to interact with one another at various points, allowing for more agile working practices. The sophisticated colour palette creates a calm atmosphere, conducive to the detail orientated work being carried out by the staff and brings in natural elements, as well as suitable nods to the construction industry through material selection. Feature lighting... More

This modern, mixed-use community interweaves high-density homes, public and private courtyards, and pedestrian passageways to maximize housing, repair the urban fabric, and activate the edges of an underutilized city block. A 4.3-acre community in San Francisco’s tech-heavy SOMA/Design District, 855 Brannan features three interconnected six-story buildings providing 449 new apartments. Dynamic facades clad with weathering and galvanized steel differentiate the volumes and reference the industrial history of the area.   The buildings engage the street with stoops, functional landscaping, resident and community uses, and neighborhood retail. Along the prominent facades at Brannan and 8th Streets, the transformed street front adds... More

In a neighborhood dense with high-end retail, luxury residences, and blue-chip institutions and offices, this 30,000 square foot branch library will fulfill a much-needed role as a public space and a touchstone for the local community and visiting tourists. Despite the library’s site being predominantly below grade and set at the base of a new 40-story hotel, TEN Arquitectos’ design transforms the dark, subterranean space into an inviting, open and light-filled civic landscape in the heart of Manhattan. Michael Moran The architects did not put forth the branch library’s identity via an iconic facade symbolizing the New York Public Library as an institution. Instead, the facade disappears completely to reveal a dynami... More

Affordable, sustainable, energy efficient homesThe CORE range aims to change the way we think about affordable sustainable housing. Specifically designed for the Australian climate, the stylish, low maintenance and compact three-bedroom design can be adapted for energy ratings from 6 to 10-star to suit a range of budgets.   CORE PrinciplesCORE is a collaboration between a team of dedicated building designers and thermal performance professionals who are passionate about sustainability. Our aim is to develop homes for the Australian housing market, balancing optimal energy efficiency, material sustainability and affordability.   Our key principles are contained in the CORE acronym: Carbon PositiveA carbon positive home uses re... More

Delhi’s layered history encompasses a multitude of design inspirations. Most recent and indelible is the lasting impact of Lutyens and the classicised Mughal aesthetic that he championed. Central Delhi is home to hundreds of these aging villas, designed in the manner of country manors, with deep verandas, high ceilings and minimal, yet classical interior detailing.   When asked to reimagine two disconnected floors in an aging building, the decision was to furnish it in a continuity of the influences of the Mughals, the British and now the modernists. Located in the heart of Delhi, the apartment was combined, yet the bedrooms were limited to the upper floor. A series of increasingly private spaces greet the visitor, commencing w... More