A little over two years after our first interview with Jerry Wolveridge, we return to Melbourne to interview prolific photographer, Derek Swalwell. The pair have been closely linked throughout their careers. Whether he’s photographing architecture, directing a shoot for a car brand, or creating self-directed series around the world, the question remains the same: what…
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Among the tall apartments and bustling hubbub of Brisbane suburb Newstead lies the inconspicuous studio of award-winning architect Shaun Lockyer. His custom-designed homes transport you to spaces that are at once bold and uniquely constructed while also soft and completely immersive. A dichotomy perfectly realised. For this journal, we spoke with Shaun Lockyer himself for…
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Demanding excellence requires pushing through when work gets sweaty, hard and dirty. There’s a certain amount of grit required for the job. In setting the bar high, we look beyond suppliers and technicians to those who meet our standards in all ways, including tools and gear. The long hours we put into our builds means…
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Meet the Winner of HIA Sunshine Coast Custom Build 1 million-1.5 million, Halcon House. The first of two winning LAWRIE homes this year at the 2024 HIA Awards, we were incredibly proud to have been recognised amongst so many great projects this year. A corner block, two-story home in Marcus Beach, this LAWRIE Group design…
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The second project to take out a HIA Custom Built Home award this year, Apricus was a once in a lifetime project. Working with clients, Mandy and Gerry on this once vacant, sloping plot, we’re proud of the home that now surveys the Peregian Beach coastline and Sunshine Coast hinterland. We’re incredibly proud of this custom…
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Consider for a moment the best interaction you have had with a business and now multiply that by 100. It is rare these days to be in a relationship where your outcomes and happiness as a client are considered as most important. In an industry marred by bad news stories and reviews, Dayne Lawrie Constructions…
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For English, click here. Situada en el Mediterráneo, frente a la costa de España, se encuentra la isla de Formentera. Su isla hermana, Ibiza, está a un corto viaje en ferry de 30 minutos hacia el norte, pero a diferencia de su hermana, Formentera no es conocida por su vida nocturna. Formentera, en cambio, es…
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Para español, haga clic aquí. Set in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Spain, lies the island of Formentera. Its sister island, Ibiza, is a short, 30-minute ferry ride north, but unlike its sister, Formentera is not known for its nightlife. Instead, Formentera is a tranquil retreat, all pristine beaches and turquoise water. Only reachable…
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Following the Source Hidden away in 100 hectares of rolling hills and lush valleys sits one of our most infamous homes to date: The Barn. It’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland location provides towering gum trees and ample privacy, while the sculpted landscaping and natural swim pond ensconce the home with a special air of seclusion and…
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Dubbed a ‘rural resort’ by The Local Project, The Barn remains a fan favourite build years later. This multi award-winning home in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is completely self-sufficient. As you’ll see, however, off-grid does not equate to lacking in luxury. From it’s interconnected interior to the sprawling backyard, this property is the ultimate idyllic…
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