Window, window, window | PANOV—SCOTT

An early project of Panov—Scott, designed in 2014, for immediate family and crafted with love over many years. The exigent project required great architectural economy, but allowed an engagement over time in which integration of landscape and built form could enrich the experience of the other.

The project called for three additional rooms and a new entrance stair, to an existing house by the beach for extended family and guests. The works are largely under the footprint of the existing house, so as to minimally impact the surrounding landscape.

Over the years these three small rooms in addition to the existing house have become emblematic for us of the act of doing very little. A low-resolution architecture that eschews virtuosic technical making but nonetheless enables heightened experience and facilitates an enduring connection with country.

Stockton Link House | Sarah Truscott Architect

Stockton Link House is a considered interface of history and modern design. Stockton has a rich history, evolving from being a refuge for shipwrecked convicts into a vibrant working-class community. The design of Stockton Link House honours this heritage, preserving the original worker’s cottage and integrating it with a contemporary extension.

Key design features include an honesty in materials and construction approach aligned with the budget, with nods to the owner’s unique style. The central breezeway provides passive cooling, addressing the challenge of the site’s alignment and proximity to neighbouring residences. The renovation replaced decaying materials and addressed spatial deficiencies, creating a comfortable, single-level layout for ageing in place. There are vibrant orange accents throughout and new openings were strategically placed for breezes and light.

Stockton Link House exemplifies how architecture can blend past with present, meet tight budget constraints, and enrich the cultural fabric of a community.

View Street Renovations and Extensions | Jim Gall Architects Pty Ltd and Five Mile Radius

This project consists of renovation of an existing Queenslander of hertitage value as a building and for its context and urban character -especially its relationship to the street.
The foundation of the brief was to provide a comfortable, healthy and joyful home for a young family. There was a conscious decision to buy and renovate and extend and existing house because ” the most sustainable house is one that already exists”, especially in an area close to retail and community facilities and publiuc transport.
The design process involved developing the brief with the focus on accommodating and enhancing the uses/functions of the house (physically, socially, psychologically) with high quality and well made spaces/fabric. Value-for-money, was a key, ongoing part of the design and constrcution process.
The “wings” are added to the existing house in a simple and legible way. This follows the rationale and approach of the original Queenslander in realtion to construction and simplicity of plan and form, making the house inherently reponsive to its biophyiscal and social context.
Passive thermal performance was key. This had to be integrated with the provision of good natural light and access to veiws to the north and the east.
Additons to the north of the house, made in the 1980s and 1990s, had made the house dark. They were demolished and the materials measured, assessed and reused.
A double level internal space and double height timber framed “curtain wall” bring light well into the house and make the spaces feel generous.
A small timber tower provides a separate and private home office and access to “great city views” that had been blocked by redevelopment of the neighbouring property.
The additions are designed to be durable (low metabolic rate) and flexible in use. Their finishes, construction details and colours were selected to contrast with and jightlight the original Queenslander.

Archer Brewery | Chalmers Partners Architects

Archer Brewing, an independent brewery in Brisbane, embodies a commitment to local sourcing, independence, and community. Showcased through their beers and through the development of their Brisbane venue. With a focus on using 100% Australian ingredients, Archer reflects its ethos through its locally brewed beers and their connection to the local community. Stuart, the owner and former pilot, established Archer with a vision of creating approachable brews and a venue that resonates with his aviation background. After careful consideration, the Newmarket Road venue, reminiscent of an airplane hangar, was chosen. Its strategic location, near the Bandits baseball team and public transport, ensures accessibility for the community. The design emphasizes openness, showcasing the brewing process while retaining the hangar’s ambiance. By incorporating subtle branding elements and thoughtful design choices, Archer Brewery offers a unique and inviting space for patrons to enjoy quality food and beer, reflecting its identity and values.

Quincy’s Renovation | Base Architecture

In its original form, the Quincy’s building was once home to the local Commonwealth Bank. Witnessing many changes throughout its lifespan and playing host to a number of different commercial ventures, the building has developed to become a landmark within the social fabric of the suburb. When the post office tenancy became available in 2022 the pipedream of expanding Quincy’s became a sudden reality, and another journey of transformation began for the building.

The renovation and extension were undertaken on a strict budget and short timeframe, showing the richness and power of everyday materials when detailed conscientiously.

View Street Renovations and Extensions | Jim Gall Architects Pty Ltd and Five Mile Radius

The view street house works hard to accommodate and enhance the lives of a young family. It respects the character of its street and location on the highly valued Paddington and Red Hill Ridges of inner Brisbane.

The client and the architect see eye–to–eye in understanding the privilege of being able to have a house, a beautiful old Queenslander, in this place and the enormous value (biophyscially, socially, economically, experientially, aesthetically and emotionally) of an existing house.

Three new pavilions were added following the core rationale of the Queenslander: clarity of expression of responses to the climate and site; simple geometry and construction; raw, functional and durable materials and craft skills. These pavilions contrast with and frame to old, renovated house.

Demolition of 19980s/90s additions brought light and views back into the house. The demolished materials were assessed and re–used, along with additional recycled endemic hardwoods, in the construction.

Sweetwater House | Christopher Botterill and Jackson Clements Burrows Architects

Located in Frankston South on Bunurong Country and backing onto Narringalling (Sweetwater Creek), Sweetwater House provides flexibility and sanctuary for our family of four. Designed and built during Melbourne’s Covid lockdowns, the home reflects an inventive response to low–cost, multi–generational living while telling a story of personal and ecological renewal.
Drawing on knowledge and experience gleaned from previous mass–timber projects, the home was constructed using a prefabricated construction methodology.
Our ambition was to create a materially honest and highly sustainable home. We developed a plan arrangement that could adapt to the changing needs of two teenage children and allow for multi–generational living. The gravitational heart is an open plan living room and kitchen overlooking the creek. Encircled by tree ferns and eucalypts, the home’s warm timber palette nurtures a sense of welcome and calm.

Carrickalinga Shed | Architects Ink

The premise was an interpretation of an Australian Federation Farmhouse, sited on a hilltop in Carrickalinga.

With extreme winds, we manipulated the traditional farmhouse, stretching the perimeter to a square, whilst removing the center for the courtyard. With the verandah on the ‘wrong’ side we inverted the roof. This creates a low eave to the protected garden allowing solar gain and solar access.

The apertures were aligned, framing the views of the landscape. Industrial shutters filter the amount of light desired, tuning the house to the seasons. All rooms have dual aspect to both sea and the garden.

Exterior walls and shutters are clad in heritage galvanized corrugated iron, folding over the ridge, and lining the internal valleyed roof. Structural columns were used as downpipes harvesting rainwater.

The dwelling is true to ‘place’, minimising its impact to its landscape and carbon footprint.

Quarry Box | MCK Architects

Parkside House | studio gram