In the heart of Melbourne, where history intertwines with innovation, a unique project emerged as a testament to the seamless blend of architectural mastery and cutting-edge materials. The CUUB team embarked on a journey of creativity and vision, to breathe life into an extraordinary concept - the James Hardie fine texture cladding.
Project name
JAMES HARDIE
Architecture firm
Preston Lane Architects
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Preston Lane Architects
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Client
Preston Lane Architects
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street Melbourne is 31sqm store, designed as a physical manifestation of the brand. Sustainability is at the core of the brand and to reflect this, repurposed elements, sustainable finishes and a sewing machine is built into the shopfront offering customers forever repairs.
Project name
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street
Location
Little Collins St, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Alex Coppel Photography
Construction
HallMarc National Projects
Material
1. DesignerPly Hoop Pine (Forest One). A local species of timber native to Australia, its' low carbon, has FSC certification and the chain of custody is passed on. 2. Winckelemns Black tiles are durable and are colour through and used in high traffic areas such as the sewing machine table, counter and base of cupboards. This defies the world of obsolescence. 3. Valchromat, by Modinex Group- natural material, colour goes through. Low toxicity and low emissions. 4. Kalahari Rug by Armadillo- natural materials and handmade by artisans, B corp certified to reflect the brand ethos of Nudie Jeans. 5. Repurposing the exisiting brick walls, shopfront and lighting tracks which reduced waste and landfill. 6. Plant walls were incorporated to improve indoor air quality and staff wellbeing. 7. Energy efficient lighting on repurposed light tracks. 8. Repurposed shopfront and showcasing of original architecture, by exposing bricks and not over using additional materials by lining the wall.
Typology
Commercial › Store
Concealed behind a front wall made of handcrafted bricks, the front façade of the house sits long and low on the block, a clean and modern form with sharp detailing and a palette of exposed steel, concrete-lined walls and timber battens.
Project name
Campbell St House, Kew
Architecture firm
Chan Architecture
Location
Kew, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Principal architect
Anthony Chan
Interior design
Chan Architecture
Civil engineer
Wright Design
Structural engineer
Wright Design
Supervision
Robson Master Builders
Construction
Brick Veneer
Client
Bill and Sue Cutler
Typology
Residential › House
Located on a long narrow site in Clifton Hill, this project expands on an already grand Victorian terrace, responding to the slope of the site by incorporating a series of gentle internal and external level changes in the new extension. The result is a succession of spacious and light-filled living areas at ground level, and an expansion of the exi...
Project name
South Terrace House, Clifton Hill
Architecture firm
Chan Architecture
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Principal architect
Anthony Chan
Collaborators
Kleev Homes
Interior design
Sanders and King
Civil engineer
Wright Design
Structural engineer
Wright Design
Landscape
Kate Seddon Landscaping
Visualization
Chan Architecture
Tools used
ArchiCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Brick Veneer
Typology
Residential › House
Australia’s first off-the-plan certified Passive House project. CUUB's partners, C.Street, have successfully created Australia's inaugural off-plan passive house, featuring an array of energy-efficient technologies. C.Street has invested significant effort in meticulously investigating and managing the extensive technical requirements associated wi...
Architecture firm
C.Street
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kin Seng Choo
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Our partner KENNON has entrusted us with an exciting new story. Our CUUB team had to create a visual language for the project that graced the heart of Port Melbourne. The project was planned to highlight the dramatic and stylish feel that the interior evokes and emphasize the importance of showing off the building's concrete façade, which is a key...
Project name
Johnston St 59
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
KENNON
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The number 41 holds a special significance for our client as it represents transformation and new beginnings, reflecting their move from overseas to Australia and the purchase of their first home in Melbourne.
Interior design
The Glade Design
Location
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Flavia Di Bella
Principal designer
Jacqueline Chen
Design team
Jacqueline Chen
Material
Laminex, Lavistone, Dulux, and other local suppliers
Visualization
The Glade Design
Typology
Residential › House
This architecture visualization project aims to communicate the ideas of continuity of generations to the target audience. CUUB have teamed up with GLENVILL to create beautiful 3D renderings using a variety of tools to ensure the authenticity of the landscape and portray the building as a transformation of a historic building into a new breath of t...
Project name
Boiler House
Architecture firm
Jackson Clements Burrows
Location
Alphington, Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jackson Clements Burrows
Collaborators
CUUB studio, Glenvill Developments, Jackson Clements Burrows
Visualization
CUUB studio
Client
Glenvill Developments
Status
Under construction
Typology
Residential › Apartments