Josephite Learning Centre – Sacred Heart Catholic School in Geeveston, Australia

The Josephite Learning Centre – Sacred Heart Catholic School designed by K2LD ARCHITECTS is located in Geeveston, Australia. Cruciform in plan and responding to the religious nature of the surrounding buildings, the Josephite Learning Centre sits as a beacon on the site. Together with a ceremonial entry courtyard adjacent, the project unites the disparate surrounding [...]

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Designs a Timber Retreat Nestled in Melbourne, Australia

The Designs a Timber Retreat Nestled designed by Sally Draper Architects is located in Melbourne, Australia.  The Westernport House is located on a treed cliff top site overlooking Westernport Bay. It celebrates the idea of retreat, relaxation and ‘a simpler life’ for a busy Melbourne family, their relatives and friends. The house is developed as [...]

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Hilton Surfers Paradise in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Designed by The Buchan Group, Hilton Surfers Paradise is located in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Acclaimed architects The Buchan Group designed both towers as well as most of the interior of the $700m development. Their brief was to create a sophisticated hotel and residences offering unrivalled service on the Gold Coast, capturing stunning views of [...]

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Sugar Docks in Jacksons Landing, Sydney, Australia

Designed by fjmt – Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp, Sugar Docks is located in Jacksons Landing, Sydney, Australia. The tower consists of a series of glass residential apartments enclosed and anchored by two precast shells combining the visual language of the new development with that of the old Pyrmont. Within the glass form, apartments are turned away [...]

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Williamstown High School in Victoria, Australia

The Williamstown High School designed by Spowers is located in Victoria, Australia. An emphasis on natural light and views connect the students to their local environment. Rainwater is collected via a highly visible system of pipes and tanks and used for toilet flushing and irrigation. Tactile materials such as timber and brickwork are exposed internally [...]

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