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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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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When first considering the creation of their dream home, Compass, Dorian already had a few ideas in mind. The two main things that impacted the home’s design, had little to do with aesthetic and everything to do with function. As a family home, Dorian explained that everything needed to lead outside. ‘In our home, I…
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In a second interview with Lee Brennan, we explore an underpinning element at Lee Brennan Design (LBD) – a consciousness about waste. Last time, Lee spoke to us about design, collaborations and how Lee & LBD came to be ; now, we unpack the how. Frank in addressing and weighing the realities of reimagining recycled…
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Europe’s distant shores offer many examples of architectural techniques and practices honed over centuries—and while Europe remains thousands of kilometres away, there is a craftsman on the Sunshine Coast who brings its influence to our homes. In this journal, Nick Ions from Ion Clad discusses his years spent studying traditional metal roofing and cladding methods…
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Here at LAWRIE, timeless design coincides with coastal living, resulting in spaces that are natural extensions of our clients’ lifestyles. Our design philosophy guides our clients towards homes that exude elegance while effortlessly meeting the practical requirements of day-to-day living. Balancing architectural integrity with sustainability, our homes are well prepared to face the Sunshine Coast’s…
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When Paul Owen was engaged to design Balgownie II for the LAWRIE family, little did we know it would lead to hosting The Man About The House. Completed in 2017, Balgownie II went on to win HIA’s QLD Spec Home of the Year. It continued to be a Finalist for HIA’s AU Spec Home of the…
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Our mission is to build exceptional, innovative homes. The philosophy that drives this mission is our commitment to our clients. We know that listening is an essential part of staying true to each unique vision while we take each home from conception to completion. If you’re wondering what this looks like in action, then read…
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