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What Makes a Great Architect?
This post is an abridged version of the article "What Makes a great architect" For me this question arose even before I enrolled at the University of Melbourne, knowing that I wanted to be an architect from the age of eight. It’s certainly not an easy one to answer...
Taras and Joe
When colleagues come full circle Life occasionally throws up full circle moments for our short sighted human minds to be reminded of the bigger picture. The longevity of a good relationship, friendship or colleague has always been important to Mr Wolf. Any investment...
The First Mt Martha House is complete
Sweet Satisfaction The visit to a new home that WOLF ARCHITECTS has designed is our sweet ending to an amazing meal. The opportunity to interact with our clients in their dream home, to taste and sense the spaces as we have imagined them is tantalising and oh so...
Being creative for a good cause
In early April The WOLF team moved away from their computers and out into the morning sunshine to make clay poppies for ANZAC day. The event was held in conjunction with the Freemasons of Victoria and each poppy had a Freemason symbol placed in the centre to symbolise...
Black to the Future!
The Value of Relationships Wolf Architects has always valued long term relationships with the view that each project is a lifetime commitment. Not only do we enjoy being a part of our clients lives with the creation of their dream homes, but following on from that...
Dandelion Wishes Gala
On the weekend Taras and I took part in a fundraising gala event for the Monash Children’s hospital. It is “our local” if ever we need it, located in Clayton, the brand new facility is due to open this year. Dandelion Wishes Gala is the passionate work of a most...
A Wolf Named Harry
Introducing the newest edition to the Wolf pack! Harry Potter has found himself home at our Melbourne headquarters and has made quite the impression on the Wolf Team - and well, everyone he meets actually! The little Whippet is quite the character, he loves to play...
Back in Action
Welcome to 2017 at Wolf Architects! As January comes to a close the Wolf pack is back in full swing and eagerly awaiting the excitement, challenge and opportunity that 2017 will bring. Our tight-knit team of Architects and designers is stronger than ever and ready to...
The Art of Using One’s Hands
Talk to the Hand The art of using one's hands is a rarity amongst many professionals and in particular students and new comers to the architectural world. Modern day technologies and an abundance of 2D and 3D software have become common place in everyday practice, and...
The Common Misconception
Magicians not Miracle Makers Architecture is most definitely an Art- this we know; but there is also an element of Science- it's not quite an exact science but the perfect combination of the two is one hundred percent necessary. Fact is, Architects are often expected...
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Successful Council applications despite huge obstacles
Significant increase in density has been evident along main roads and transport corridors across the inner suburbs of Melbourne. Evolution of the streetscape has experienced natural resistance to change. Councils and Architects across Victoria have to navigate the...
Do I need an Architect?
I know how to design a building Most people think they can design their own home. However, while creating your dream home can be fun and interesting, architecture has many scientific elements and there can be dire consequences if not properly understood. It...
There is no detail too small for us
There is no detail too small for us Our architecturally designed projects demand for every detail to stand on their own right and signify quality. Such details are often resolved and drawn at 1:1 scale, leaving no margin for error or misinterpretation. That is...
Toorak Mansion Near Completion
Our clients 1100 square meter (120 Squares) Toorak mansion is nearing completion. A journey that has taken two and a half years from the very first design sketch to handing over the keys. Key to any successful project is the working relationship between Architect and...
New Malvern East Branch
The WOLF team is very excited to start working in our new Malvern East Studio. Successfully modelled off our Chadstone layout, this is the perfect example of a fast and economical commercial fit out. Unrecognisable from the original run-down warehouse. This studio...