Tennent
The clients of this existing 80s brick home in Westlake approached us with a brief to modernise the existing home whilst reconfiguring its internal layout for enhanced family living. With some new fencing, pool features, landscaping, façade treatments and a modern upper floor extension at the rear of the property, we have totally transformed the look of this home while remaining sympathetic to its original style. The end result is a far more practical, purposeful and spacious home designed specifically for the needs of this extended family.
Curated Insights
The Rise of Green Building in Australia: Principles, Progress, and Industry Impact
As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, Australia has slowly emerged as a strong leader in green building innovation. With a growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and enhancing occupant well-being, green building design has become a cornerstone of the Australian construction and architecture industries. This article explores the principles of green building design, Australia's progress in this space, and the implications for industry stakeholders.
Navigating Essential Approvals with Ease for Your Queensland Home Build
Building or renovating a home is an exciting journey, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most daunting aspects is gaining the necessary approvals, which can often be a source of stress and delays. While designing your dream home is the fun part, navigating the bureaucratic landscape to get those designs approved can feel overwhelming. Understanding the approvals needed is crucial for anyone planning a new project. Let's break down the essential approvals required for building or renovating a home in Queensland.
Sustainability – A Different Approach
Sustainability is a real buzz-word at the moment and can often mean different things to different people. It’s a concept that all of us seem to support and understand at a conceptual level, however this understanding is quite often not translated in behaviours and actions – sometimes without us even realising.