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The timeless appeal of Raheen House by C. Kairouz Architects

Habitus Living

Carefully preserving the originality of the 1970s mid-century house while meeting the demands of contemporary living, Raheen House is a collection of contrasts. Designed by C. Kairouz Architects, the site in Kew, Melbourne, is integral to the architecture.

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A Brisbane residence with elevated tropical delight

Habitus Living

Located on an elevated site in Paddington, Brisbane, Fernberg by Tim Stewart Architects stands as a contemporary family residence that strikingly balances material robustness with a lush landscape. The design aims to not only serve the family’s needs but to inspire and delight them, a philosophy integral to the design brief.

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Kamloops Residence, British Columbia, Canada

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This small residence in Kamloops, BC began life in 1934 as a small 1,000 square foot bungalow complete with a partial dugout basement on a steeply sloped site. When designing the Kamloops Residence renovation it was important for us to maintain the character of the house, creating moments where modern and traditional intersect.

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Stag Brewery Redevelopment Mortlake

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The site is adjacent to the Boat Race finishing line at Chiswick Bridge. 1068 new homes to be built across the site. In addition, 40% of the car spaces in the basement carpark are designed for use by rechargeable electric vehicles and provision to extend this percentage to 100% as future demand dictates.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore

Architizer

In fact, according to Singapore Design Week Organizers, the country is ‘a nation by design’, where its architecture places huge emphasis on the quality of life of its inhabitants. The design process respects the traditional built environment and regional culture as heritage while embracing new technological possibilities.

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Celebrating the most outstanding design – 2023 INDE.Awards winners!

Habitus Living

The design brief aimed to provide storage and amenities for the UQ Maintenance team and the Cricket Club. Ultimately, it’s about sustainability, doing more with less, reusing a site and materials. The site was assembled using 6,000 pieces of discarded wooden barrels dismantled from the whiskey barrels of the distillery.

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Competitions: Pre-announcement:?RENASCENCE?THE CANAL SPIRIT? YANGZHOU SANWAN PARK International Architecture Design International Competition

Bustler

The Grand Canal was added to the list of World Heritage sites on June 22, 2014. The Canal Spirit: The Bay of Renascence Featuring a Cultural Cluster Those in dialogue with the ancient Grand Canal are contemporary architects with their innovative thinking and new creations for the urban space around the canal.