Developing dilemmas

Developing dilemmas

To develop or not to develop? When it comes to smaller building developments, Australia has a relatively slow conversion rate from project conception to completion. Some might say it’s the laid-back character of the Australian way, others might argue that it’s the...
Variation

Variation

Variation is not an ugly word… necessarily. Variation is essentially a change- and change is often hard. Expectation these days in many industries and in our personal lives is that we get things right the first time. In reality, to achieve anything unique or...
Borrowed Landscapes

Borrowed Landscapes

The Art of Borrowed Landscapes. The principles of “Borrowed Landscapes” have been practised for thousands of years and are most prevalent in traditional Chinese garden designs. The concept is relatively simple as its is essentially about using a view or surrounding...
Value

Value

Recently I bumped into a potential client from a few years back. It was a little awkward as this person’s heart was with WOLF Architects but chose an alternative that appeared to be better priced. Four years on they are half way through their build and sadly it’s not...
Down Pipes

Down Pipes

The art of the ugly downpipe. Downpipes- not something one would wish to discuss. Yet the threat of a serious downpour of rain in Melbourne last December sent many onto their roofs to clear gutters- resulting in 12 men over the age of 50 needing serious medical...