Turf Design Studio, Cox Architecture and Chada have collaborated to deliver a new eco-luxe retreat in one of Sydney’s most iconic destinations. Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat is part of a $164.5M development program between Taronga Zoo and the NSW Government to improve the famous tourist site over the next 10 years.
Project name
Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat
Architecture firm
Cox Architecture
Location
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia
Photography
Mike Chorley, Guy Wilkinson, David Li
Collaborators
Green & Dale Associates (Exhibition Consultant)
Landscape
Turf Design Studio
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Retreat
With the precision and foresight of a sculptor, our project chips away at the stifling ‘nice to haves’ of homelife, leaving behind only the essentials of elegant, functional living — the result is Humble House. In designing Humble House we denote that scaling down need not be synonymous with sacrifice, rather Humble House offers a refined, though u...
Project name
Humble House
Architecture firm
R Architecture (https://rarchitecture.com.au)
Location
Berwick, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Fletcher Hawkins
Design team
Fletcher Hawkins, Diana Ruiz, Gaurav Rajadhyax
Collaborators
Blufern Projects
Interior design
R Architecture
Civil engineer
Wright Design
Structural engineer
Wright Design
Visualization
R Architecture
Construction
Blufern Projects
Material
Spanish Slate, Australian Timber, Colourcoated Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Medindie House is a two-storey contemporary addition to a grand old sandstone villa. Our client sought a contemporary lifestyle and a strong connection to the spacious north facing rear yard, whilst also accommodating extended family.
Project name
Medindie House
Architecture firm
Architects Ink
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Photography
Sam Noonan Photography
Interior design
Architects Ink
Material
Concrete, glass steel
Typology
Residential › House
Taking cues from the adjacent 1880’s Villas – form, scale, set-backs, roof profiles – a simple, contemporary palette of complimentary materials and finishes was introduced. House and garden were orchestrated to reflect the owner’s generosity of spirit, modern taste, dynamic family lifestyle and desire to engage with their suburban community.
Project name
Parkside Residence
Architecture firm
Ashley Halliday Architects
Photography
Anthony Basheer
Principal architect
Ashley Halliday
Interior design
Ashley Halliday Architects
Construction
Ikon Projects
Material
Brick, Steel, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
This compact Edwardian home in Prahran required a dramatic internal reconfiguration. In the existing layout, the journey from the front to the rear ignored the expansive potential of the home, making it feel closed and pokey. The brief called for an open, pared back, contemporary aesthetic and a maximisation of the utility of the shared spaces for...
Project name
Prahran House
Architecture firm
Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Melanie Beynon
Design team
Melanie Beynon, Alis Garlick
Interior design
Melanie Beynon, Alis Garlick
Completion year
June 2021
Construction
Tykon Constructions
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled in the south-eastern corner of the picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this gorgeous beachside home with stunning coastal views is all about luxury and natural light. Looking to replace an aging build on a newly purchased block, the clients called on Modscape to design a knockdown rebuild project a relaxing retreat they’d call hom...
Project name
Somers Modular Home
Architecture firm
Modscape
Location
Somers, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Emily Bartlett
Material
Concrete, Glass, Metal, Wood
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the East facing topography of the idyllic Whale Beach in Sydney's Northern Beaches, this Residential family home is a cross between Beach Bungalow and Coastal Plantation styled Architecture.
Project name
Whale Beach House
Architecture firm
Rama Architects
Location
Whale Beach, Sydney, Australia
Photography
Simon Whitbread
Principal architect
Rama Architects
Design team
Daniel Raymond & Thomas Martin
Interior design
Rama Architects
Structural engineer
VDM Consulting Engineers
Supervision
Peninsular Projects
Visualization
Peninsular Projects
Material
Dincel, Blockwork, Weatherboard, Metal Roof Sheeting
Typology
Residential House › Coastal Residential Home
When change occurs in a physical form, structure, or character, we call it metamorphosis. When it happens to an existing Canberra home in a quiet, leafy street of Duffy, we call it Meta-Morphology. A double-height void is the focal point of this contemporary family home in Duffy, Canberra. The owner's love of colour creates delight within.
Project name
Meta-Morphology
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio®
Location
Duffy, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Principal architect
Luke Carter, Dain McClure Thomas
Design team
Luke Carter, Dain McClure Thomas
Civil engineer
Pierre Dragh Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
Pierre Dragh Consulting Engineers
Construction
Taylor & Knowles
Material
Brick, metal cladding, Cemintel Barestone cladding, Spotted Gum timber flooring
Typology
Residential › House
