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Sliding Doors: A Window to Modern Living

In the realm of home design and architecture, sliding doors have emerged as a contemporary and versatile solution that seamlessly blends form and function. These doors, known for their sleek appearance and space-saving attributes, have become a symbol of modern living. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits and design possibilities of sliding doors that make them a popular choice for homeowners and architects alike.

Space Optimization:

One of the primary advantages of sliding doors is their space-saving design. Unlike traditional swing doors that require clearance space when opened, sliding doors Geelong glide horizontally along a track. This means you don't need to worry about furniture placement or obstructed pathways. Sliding doors are ideal for rooms with limited space or for creating an open-concept living area.

Abundant Natural Light:

Sliding doors are designed with expansive glass panels, allowing natural light to flood your interior spaces. This not only reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day but also creates a bright and inviting atmosphere. The large glass surface of sliding doors offers unobstructed views of the outdoors, bringing the beauty of your surroundings into your living space.

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Connection:

If you have a picturesque garden, patio, or balcony, sliding doors can provide a seamless connection between your indoor and outdoor spaces. When opened, they invite the outdoors in, making it easy to step out for a breath of fresh air or to host outdoor gatherings. This connection between the indoors and outdoors enhances your living experience, especially in areas with pleasant weather.

Versatility in Design:

Sliding doors are incredibly versatile in terms of design and aesthetics. They can be customized to match your interior decor and architectural style. Whether you prefer a minimalist and contemporary look or a more traditional appearance, sliding doors can be tailored to your preferences. You can choose from various frame materials, including aluminum, wood, or vinyl, and select from an array of finishes and glass types to achieve the desired look.

Enhanced Security:

Modern sliding doors are equipped with advanced locking mechanisms and safety features, ensuring the security of your home. These features provide peace of mind, especially in areas where security is a concern. You can also opt for impact-resistant glass to further enhance the safety of your sliding doors.

Energy Efficiency:

Sliding doors are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Many models feature double or triple glazing and advanced insulation materials, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. This energy efficiency not only reduces your heating and cooling costs but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly home.

Ease of Operation:

Operating sliding doors is a breeze. They move smoothly along tracks, and many models come with easy-glide systems that require minimal effort to open and close. This ease of operation makes sliding doors an excellent choice for all age groups, including those with mobility challenges.

In conclusion, sliding doors are more than just functional entryways; they are a window to modern living. With their space-saving design, abundant natural light, seamless indoor-outdoor connection, versatility in design, security features, energy efficiency, and ease of operation, sliding doors have become a staple in contemporary home design. Whether you're renovating your existing space or building a new home, consider incorporating sliding doors to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your living environment. These doors not only elevate the design of your space but also improve your quality of life by connecting you with the outdoors and creating a sense of openness and tranquility.

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Melbourne Architecture News: Victoria Buildings

Melbourne Building News 2021, Victoria Architecture Photos, Architects, Australia Property News

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Key Australian Architectural Developments in Victoria: Built Environment Updates

post updated 17 July 2021

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29 June 2021 STH BNK by Beulah Design: ASPECT Studios with Grant Associates image courtesy of architects office STH BNK by Beulah Melbourne As momentum continues to build on Beulah’s unprecedented STH BNK by Beulah development, world renowned urban design practice Grant Associates and international design practice, ASPECT Studios, have been formally announced as the project’s landscape architects.

22 Jun 2021 Council House 2 Design: City of Melbourne photograph : Dianna Snape Council House 2 The CH2 office building was designed in collaboration with City of Melbourne to be a holistic system with its occupants as participants. The design follows a model that promotes a more interactive role between the city and nature.

21 Jun 2021 600 Church Street, Cremorne Architects: Wood Marsh photograph : Willem-Dirk du Toit 600 Church Street Building Sitting in contrast to the industrial grit of Cremorne as a progressive commercial building, 600 Church Street reinforces its corner allotment, boldly ascending as a monolithic crystalline glass formation. The building’s faceted outer shell is an intentionally ambiguous interplay with scale.

15 Jun 2021 Craftworks Office Building, Abbotsford Design: CHT Architects photograph : Binyan Studios Craftworks Office Building Holistic eco-urban commercial design fosters culture, community and collaboration.The exciting new nine-storey Craftworks project promises to create its own “creative ecosystem” in which commercial tenants and the community come together to share ideas, communal spaces and a holistic philosophy that fosters true community, culture, wellbeing and sustainability.

8 Jun 2021 There Cafe Design: Ewert Leaf photo : Jenah Piwanskis There Cafe Interior Conceived as a shared meeting place, There Cafe is an uplifting and authentic hospitality proposition harnessed by the strength of its architectural setting. Housed in a 19th-century wool store, the pared-back interior celebrates the site’s industrial character while softly layering new interventions; an evolution of its historic identity.

1 Jun 2021 Strathalan Integrated Community, Macleod, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Design: Billard Leece Partnership photo : Christine Francis Strathalan Integrated Community Strathalan Integrated Community offers luxury retirement living designed to facilitate a joyful and active ageing journey. BLP have worked closely with Baptcare to design a luxury boutique retirement living apartment complex in Macleod, complete with beautifully appointed community facilities.

17 May 2021 Still Light at 80 Collins Street Architects: Woods Bagot photo courtesy of Ramus 80 Collins Street Building

20 May 2021 Apartment 26 Design: Shelley Roberts Architects Apartment 26 Interior Tucked down a laneway, the Apartment 26 was reached only after proceeding up a very long set of stairs. From the beginning Manton Lane posed difficult site conditions, not least when a 5 m long stainless-steel kitchen bench had to be craned in through the balcony doors.

14 May 2021 St James Park Residences, Yarra Street, Hawthorn, Victoria Design: CHT Architects photograph : Oliver Lagasca Photography @olp_otography St James Park Residences, Hawthorn The recently completed St James Park boutique apartment project in Hawthorn, employs thoughtful, integrated design to maximise the site’s stunning park-front location. Located at just five kilometres from the Melbourne CBD – each of the 19 residences in the five-level development was individually designed to provide uninterrupted views of the site’s adjacent and leafy St James Park.

15 May 2021 The Orchards Architects: CHT Architects photograph : Kane Jarrod The Orchards Homes This residential retirement community that incorporates an on-site aged care facility reflects a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety by offering a ‘whole of ageing’ option for older Australians. Owned and managed by non-for-profit organisation Baptcare, The Orchards offers residents a range of specialised care and support services designed to help residents remain living independently for as long as possible.

27 Mar 2021 Coburg piazza, former Pentridge Prison, Coburg Quarter Architects: ASPECT Studios photo courtesy of architects office Coburg piazza at former Pentridge Prison The former Pentridge Prison in the northern suburb of Coburg has undertaken a transformation, turning a decommissioned landmark of controversial history into a new residential and retail precinct.

4 Mar 2021 Arbory Bar & Restaurant Architects: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB) photo © John Gollings Arbory Bar & Restaurant The brief for the Arbory Bar & Restaurant was to convert a disused rail line into a publicly accessible contemporary restaurant and bar venue that would not only sit comfortably within the surrounding heritage context but also contribute positively to the local residents and the tourist experience of Melbourne.

3 Mar 2021 Mercedes Me Melbourne Architects: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB) photo © Peter Clarke Mercedes Me Melbourne Store This is one of seven concept stores globally. Situated on the ground level of the Rialto, on the corner of Collins and King Streets, the site occupies a highly prominent position in an area of the city currently undergoing extensive regeneration.

12 Feb 2021 130 Lonsdale Street Design: Gray Puksand photo : Shannon McGrath 130 Lonsdale Street Gray Puksand’s recently completed fit-out is an agile, modern workspace that places the health and wellbeing of employees front of mind. The intent was to deliver an interior exuding a sense of calm and balance that essentially functions as a yin to the yang of the often high-intensity business.

27 Jan 2021 Beyond Rest, Collingwood Design: FMD Architects photo : Tatjana Plitt Beyond Rest, Collingwood Beyond Rest is a floatation centre housed in an industrial warehouse in Collingwood Melbourne. Float tanks are used for both relaxation and rehabilitation purposes by a wide ranging client base. This is a growing wellness industry which offers a range of physical and mental health benefits.

21 Jan 2021 Surgeon’s Rooms, Melbourne Knox Hospital Design: FMD Architects photo : John Gollings Surgeon’s Rooms, Melbourne Knox Hospital The Surgeon’s Rooms project is a renovation & extension the existing consulting rooms for Knox Orthopaedic Group, adjacent to Knox hospital. The main entry is via the Knox hospital car park, with the rear entry within a residential street.

8 Jan 2021 Markham Residence, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia Design: Preston Lane Architects photo : Dylan James Markham Residence The Markham Residence is a significant heritage renovation to an existing unliveable house in Brunswick, Victoria. The client’s brief for this project called for a four-bedroom house with two living areas as well as off street parking via a rear lane.

Melbourne Architecture News 2020

Melbourne Architecture News in 2020

21 Dec 2020 Little Creatures Brewery, South Geelong, Victoria Design: Robert Simeoni Architects photo : Nicole England Little Creatures Brewery, South Geelong Little Creatures Brewery established its east coast base in 2012 taking over the historic textile mill, The Valley Worsted Mills, in the industrial area of South Geelong. The new premises enabled the brewery to expand its facilities from Fremantle in Western Australia and to breathe new life into the five former wool store buildings constructed with distinctive red Geelong brick.

14 Dec 2020 Seaford Lifesaving Club, Seaford, Victoria, Australia Design: Robert Simeoni Architects photography : John Gollings and Trevor Mein Holy Name Church, Preston The Seaford Lifesaving Club was conceived as more than just a single building, but rather a community space surrounded by a collection of buildings. The project further envisioned renewing the beach and shorefront as a community zone.

14 Dec 2020 The Ivy facade Design: Robert Simeoni Architects photograph : Robert Simeoni Architects The Ivy, Melbourne Facade The curtain façade provides differing levels of transparency and diffuse lighting internally while allowing the building to be illuminated from within. Its appearance, ranging from opaque to transparent, responds to the location of the viewer and to the daily variations in the ambient light conditions.

1 Dec 2020 Melbourne Parkade Car Park Building, 34 Little Collins Street photo : Timothy Burgess Melbourne Parkade Car Park Building

25 Nov 2020 Melbourne Arts Precinct Design: Hassell + SO–IL Architects image courtesy of architects practice Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation The Victorian Government announces funding approval for the $1.46B Melbourne Arts Precinct including the 18,000sqm of new open public space and gardens designed by HASSELL + SO – IL. “The objective of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Masterplan is to improve the functional aspects of the existing institutions, incorporate the two new facilities, and invigorate and maximize the public experience in this exciting new chapter of the precinct”, claim the architects.

26 Aug 2020 Ocean 12 Architects: Cox Architecture photograph © Tom Blachford Ocean 12 Melbourne A sumptuous venue, Ocean 12 transitions fluidly between a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces utilising light and colour to define spatial uses, graciously providing a refined backdrop for a range of premium hospitality offerings, leading visitors on a journey of delight, setting a stage and hinting at glimpses of the range of entertainment and leisure activities on offer throughout.

20 Aug 2020 MPavilion Book News MPavilion: Encounters with Design and Architecture Published by Thames & Hudson Australia in collaboration with the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, MPavilion: Encounters with Design and Architecture is the first publication on the MPavilion project and chronicles the first six remarkable years.

18 Aug 2020 Piccolo House, Dorcas Street

8 May 2020 Orchard Manufacturing, Rowville, Victoria, Australia Architects: BENT Architecture photography © Tatjana Plitt Orchard Manufacturing Co. in Rowville Orchard Manufacturing offers a new approach to factory design, one which creates a happy and healthy workplace inspired by nature. The company espouse a natural ethos, yet it’s hard to imagine an environment further removed from nature than a manufacturing plant.

19 Apr 2020 Botanicca Corporate Park Scheme

6 Mar 2020 Galleria Design: Plus Architecture image : Tom Roe Galleria Apartment Tower Taking the form of a cluster of buildings, the architectural structure of Galleria features sinuous curve forms that interconnect and loop – creating a dialogue between the building form and seeking to reduce the visual bulk of the development from the pedestrian point of view.

5 Mar 2020 Little Sky Gelateria Architect/Interior Designer: Ewert Leaf photograph © Fi Storey Little Sky Gelateria in Brighton The approach to this new building sought to create an insertion of ‘playfulness’ housed within a late 19th Century building framework. Encapsulating the company ethos was paramount; creating a welcoming venue and fostering a sense of community.

6 Feb 2020 Fairfield Primary School, Fairfield Architects: NBRS ARCHITECTURE and Fleetwood Australia photography © Joe Vittorio Fairfield Primary School The award-winning new facilities have been designed with connectivity and transparency in mind.

2 Feb 2020 388 William Street Architects: Elenberg Fraser image : Pointilism 388 William Street Offices and Hotel The world is in flux. Barriers and boundaries that defined us? Gone. The spaces we inhabit need a dramatic rethink.

25 Jan 2020 Luminary Apartments, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria Design: Plus Architecture image : Tom Roe Luminary Apartment Building in Hawthorn Dramatic design meets luxury and sophistication at this property – a distinctive arrival in Hawthorn and a defining presence on a prominent site in this prestigious Melbourne suburb. The residential complex comprises twenty generously-sized apartments and four penthouses.

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Get Back To Nature In This Hemingway-Style Rainforest Cabin

Get Back To Nature In This Hemingway-Style Rainforest Cabin

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Dark timber frames the green vistas beyond, enhancing the drama of the increidble natural outlook! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Upon purchase, the walls were painted a different pastel shade in every room. The first port of call was to strip all the busy-ness back! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The handmade home exudes a secluded, moody ambience. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

‘The design theme is vaguely Hemingway-cabin-in-the-woods,’ says owner Fleur Leslie. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The fire sits at the centre of the house, warming it from the core during winter months. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The house gets its raw and rugged character from the locally felled timber it is made from. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The house can sleep up to eight guests. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Rustic bathroom details. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Prior to Fleur’s purchase, the loft was a totally disused space. When she and her husband discovered it after getting hold of the keys, they made a start transforming it into a new bedroom! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The part-tree house part-cabin is three storeys high in parts, and the higher ascend, the deeper into the tree canopy you go! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The main bedroom contains its own floating deck, which was restored in Fleur’s renovations. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Sunlight floods the freestanding home from every direction. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The variety of timber surfaces is incredible! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Tree poles and trunks are exposed at every opportunity, rounding out the authentic rustic vibe. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The rear deck overlooks the resplendent garden. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The exterior of the house only gestures to the treasures inside. Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Photo – Marnie Hawson.

Nestled in rainforest on the fringes of the Otways National Park, the property is the ideal remote getaway if you’re looking to get back to nature! Photo – Marnie Hawson.

The exact origins of the Otways Loft in Forrest (64 kilometres west of Geelong) are murky and kind of mythological. Before Fleur Leslie and her husband purchased it in 2013, the rundown house had been on the market for years – the pair had to wade through knee length grass and dodge rotting floorboards to even inspect it!

‘The original build is reputed to have taken over 5 years,’ says Fleur. ‘The builder lived in a shed on-site, and craned in a train carriage to use as a workshop while building the house.’ This is estimated to have been in the ’70s but prior to that, little is known about the property at all.

‘It’s an eclectic construction, built on a framework of local tree poles. In parts, it is three storeys high,’ describes Fleur. ‘The interior is a mixture of parts from the train carriage, locally felled timber, materials from a nearby church, and other salvaged bits and pieces.’

Apart from being derelict, the interiors of the home were dated and gaudy – when Fleur finally purchased the property, every room was painted a different pastel shade! Seeking to enhance the raw and handmade bones, she embarked on an interior renovation to revive the home’s heritage character. The colourful walls were painted white, the bathrooms re-tiled and the previously disused loft transformed into an entirely new bedroom. Fleur even convinced a holidaying carpenter to stay an extra few days in exchange for a staircase!

Nestled on the edge of the Otways National Park, the rainforest-surrounded cabin sits on the fringes of some seriously lush surrounds (and world-class bike trails and nature walks). The newly-muted surfaces and finishes layer a blanket of calm across the ramshackle house. Its creakiness is now part of its rugged romanticism, emulating the atmosphere of a log cabin in the mountains or a writer’s creative hideaway (‘The design theme is vaguely Hemingway-cabin-in-the-woods,’ says Fleur). The claw-foot bath was hauled upstairs to the main bedroom to overlook thee tree canopy – now that’s dedication!

‘I’m pretty sure there isn’t another three-storey cabin made out of locally felled timber and vintage train parts in the world, but I could be wrong,’ Fleur says. ‘There will be other tree-houses. But not one like this.’

We think she could be right!

Are you keen to visit the Otways Loft? See the listing here to make a booking!

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57 Clendon Road, Toorak, could be yours — for $18.5-$20.35m. This magnificent old-world mansion has only had three owners since it was built in 1926. Even “passive buyers who aren’t actually in the market” are pursuing it as an opportunity too good to miss now the Toorak residence is for sale for the first time in a quarter of a century, The 57 Clendon Road property has an eye-watering $18.5-$20.35m price guide. RELATED: JB Hi-Fi chief executive sells Toorak mansion by Rodney Alsop Australian Finance Group co-founder lists $25m Toorak trophy home Top architect lists “classically modern” Toorak home // // The house is flanked by verandas and lush gardens. Marshall White Stonnington agent Richard Mackinnon said locals had been “walking past it for years”, dreaming of calling the six-bedroom abode home. “This property excites them,” he said. “Architecturally, it has a real presence. It’s elevated and surrounded by beautiful gardens. “It’s not a showy property. But you could dress it up and make it a showpiece.” The mansion was designed by architect Rodney Alsop, who is renowned for playing a major role in the introduction of ornate Arts and Crafts-style housing into Australia in the early 1900s. JB Hi-Fi chief executive Richard Murray sold another of Alsop’s Toorak creations, Glyn at 224 Kooyong Road, for an undisclosed price understood to be in the vicinity of $14m last month. Formal sitting and dining rooms are part of the package. The house has only had three owners in its 94-year history. Mr Mackinnon said the owners renovated the Clendon Road residence shortly after they bought it 25 years ago, and had “maintained it beautifully” and also enjoyed entertaining there ever since. It’s set on 2360sq m of land also featuring a tennis court and “captivating gardens” adorned with climbing roses, magnolias, hydrangeas and elm trees. The property’s listing states the lush outlook can be enjoyed from covered verandas on the north, east and west sides, as well as most rooms of the home, with windows strategically placed to “provide wonderful garden views throughout”. Highlights of the interior include elegant formal rooms with fireplaces, a kitchen with Miele appliances and granite benches, a refined library and a home office. The property’s expressions of interest campaign closes November 26. A tennis court can also be found on the large landholding. The house is even catching the eye of “passive buyers”. It’s the second $20m-plus mansion to hit the Toorak mansion in recent weeks, after Australian Finance Group co-founder Malcolm Watkins and his husband, Peter Kerr, listed their contemporary trophy home for $23-$25m. The couple spent three years building the five-bedroom residence at 4-5 Myvore Court, but less than a month living there before escaping Melbourne’s first lockdown to shift to the Gold Coast. Highlights of the special property include a “wine wall”, a one-of-a-kind helix staircase and an eight-car garage. MORE: Bag Melbourne’s own Hobbit home in Olinda Victorian regional cities booming as Geelong leads the way Hadfield sparky’s “massive punt” pays mortgage in two years samantha.landy@news.com.au The post Toorak mansion by architect Rodney Alsop a rare offering appeared first on realestate.com.au. from news – realestate.com.au https://ift.tt/34ZCQmc

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Melbourne Houses: Victoria Properties

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post updated 27 Feb 2021

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24 Feb 2021 Over Pool House, Hawthorn, Victoria Design: Jane Riddell Architects photograph : Tess Kelly New House in Hawthorn Over Pool House was designed to allow for contemporary family life to play out beyond the formal front rooms of an existing Victorian house. The pool sits at the threshold between old and new built form and provides the element of surprise as one moves between the two distinct parts of the house.

21 Feb 2021 Powell Street House, South Yarra Design: Robert Simeoni Architects photograph : Derek Swalwell Powell Street House, South Yarra The existing 1930s duplex on a compact site in South Yarra comprised a ground floor and first floor apartment, each with its own external access. The owners wished to unite these two dwellings to form a single residence.

16 Feb 2021 130 Lonsdale Street

4 Feb 2021 Gold Street Residence

24 Jan 2021 Kardella Street Residence, East Malvern

8 Jan 2021 Markham Residence, Brunswick Design: Preston Lane Architects photo : Dylan James Markham Residence The Markham Residence is a significant heritage renovation to an existing unliveable house in Brunswick, Victoria. The client’s brief for this project called for a four-bedroom house with two living areas as well as off street parking via a rear lane.

20 Dec 2020 Little Creatures Brewery, South Geelong

20 Dec 2020 Greeves Street House, Fitzroy

2 Dec 2020 Beaumaris Re-Modern

30 Oct 2020 Cross-Stitch House Design: FMD Architects photo : Peter Bennetts Cross-Stitch House The brief for this new property in Victoria was to create new Living spaces, relocate the kitchen and bathroom and improve access to natural light. The functional requirements of the client were simple. The only particular requirement was to find a place in the design for 3 tapestries that her mother had made.

13 Oct 2020 Paperback House

30 Sep 2020 Ruxton Rise Residence

25 Sep 2020 Split House

21 Sep 2020 York Street Residence

21 Sep 2020 Small Grand Apartment

17 Sep 2020 Apartment 302, Sargood House

16 Sep 2020 Feng Shui House, North Melbourne

11 Sep 2020 Abode318 Apartments

7 Sep 2020 Malvern Garden House

1 Sep 2020 Colour Shingle House in North Melbourne

post updated 29 Aug 2020 Cloud House, North Fitzroy Architect: McBride Charles Ryan photo : John Gollings Cloud House North Fitzroy The Cloud House is an addition and renovation to a double-fronted Edwardian house in Fitzroy North.

24 Aug 2020 Gable House

20 Aug 2020 Piccolo House in South Melbourne

17 Aug 2020 Balnarring Beach House, Victoria

13 Aug 2020 Albert Park Residence Architecture: Kestie Lane Studio photograph : Peter Clarke Albert Park Residence The single fronted Victorian cottage was completely transformed from a dark and dis-functional residence to a light filled, highly detailed and functional home to suit the beautiful bayside location and lifestyle.

24 July 2020 Wildcoast House in Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Design: FGR Architects photograph : Peter Bennetts Wildcoast House in Portsea, Victoria FGR Architects has brought the best of simple, minimalist design to Wildcoast Road, Portsea, by creating a rectangular module home that effortlessly stands out amongst the establishment. The design is meticulous and considerate where upon first look, the family residence appears to be floating, as it sits perched on a crest.

27 Jul 2020 Hill House in Richmond

27 Jul 2020 Wildcoast House

10 Mar 2020 Daylesford 1863, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Architecture: Moloney Architects photograph : Ben Hosking New House in Daylesford, Victoria Conceived as a home in three parts, this new residence consists of a restored heritage home, a contemporary pavilion extension, and a linkway that invites us to stop and dwell.

23 Feb 2020 Olinda House Architects: BENT Architecture photograph © Tatjana Plitt Olinda House in Melbourne, Victoria This new residence in Victoria is the result of a love story between the owners and their site. Designed for vets and keen gardeners, Matt and Leanne, the home brings the outdoors in and means their daily lives are immersed in greenery.

7 Feb 2020 Bluff House, Hawthorn East Design: NTF Architecture photograph : Dave Kulesza Bluff House in Hawthorn East This property client’s brief called for an open plan home, with generous living spaces on both the ground and first floor. The original floor plan showed restraints in the functionality of day-to-day living, so NTF Architecture wanted to create a family home where easy living was acquired.

30 Jan 2020 Canterbury Road Apartments, Surrey Hills Architects: Elenberg Fraser image : Pointilism Canterbury Road Apartments in Surrey Hills Located in leafy Surrey Hills, these suburban luxury residences along Canterbury Road visually extend to the lush landscape of Surrey Gardens.

21 Jan 2020 Sargood Street House, Toorak Design: Megowan Architectural photograph : Elise Scott Sargood Street House in Toorak A total overhaul of renovations and extensions to an existing Art Deco home in Toorak. No surface was left untouched.

11 Jan 2020 Turn House, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Design: Rebecca Naughtin Architect photograph : Daniel Fuge House Extension in Fitzroy North This is a small, single storey extension to an existing single fronted Victorian residence in North Fitzroy.

11 Jan 2020 Mid-Century Revival Residence Design: Detail 9 Architects Pty Ltd photograph : Matthew Forbes Mid-Century Revival Residence Collaboration is key to any successful outcome, so taking on this residential project was a great opportunity to partner with Secret Design Studio, Balwyn Builders and some fantastic clients.

6 Jan 2020 A House for All Seasons, Cremorne, inner suburb of Melbourne, City of Yarra, Australia Design: POLY STUDIO photo : Tatjana Plitt A House for All Seasons in Cremorne A contemporary house designed for the evolving needs of a young family within the context of a heritage streetscape in inner-city Melbourne.

5 Jan 2020 Roseberry Street House, Hawthorn East Design: Chan Architecture Pty Ltd photo : Tatjana Plitt Roseberry Street House Extension in Hawthorn East, VIC This new property project was a rear and upstairs extension to a double fronted Victorian terrace house in Hawthorn East. The brief was to retain the character of the period home at the front of the house and design a spacious, light-filled modern extension to the rear.

12 Dec 2019 Albert Park House Extension Architecture: Modscape photograph : John Madden Albert Park House Extension near Melbourne, Vic Inspired by their client’s brief for a minimalist, tranquil residence hidden away from the surrounding city, this architecture studio worked with the existing structure and added a new extension that would increase the amount of natural light and fresh air entering the house and provide an open living area with an intimate master retreat above.

4 Dec 2019 Swedish Summer House Architecture and Interior Design: Hindley & Co photograph : Greg Elms Swedish Summer House Elsternwick Hindley & Co are feeling the envisioned simpatico with the Yakisugi charred cladding on the Swedish Summer House style addition and garden studio.

24 Nov 2019 Hawthorn East House

20 Nov 2019 JP Courtyard House

6 Nov 2019 Studio Garage in Melbourne, House Extension

5 Nov 2019 Oak Grove Residence in East Malvern, Victoria

29 Oct 2019 Nightingale 2.0 Apartments

26 Oct 2019 House in the Woods, Donvale

28 Sep 2019 Connect Six House Design: Whiting Architects in collaboration with Fisher & Paykel photograph : Shannon McGrath Connect Six House This unique space is bursting with contemporary design that skilfully preserves the history of the existing Edwardian home, originally built in 1915.

26 Sep 2019 Elmhurst House in Kew

21 May 2019 Mullum Creek House in Donvale, Victoria

20 May 2019 Moat’s Corner

25 Mar 2019 Brace House, Albert Park Design: Finnis Architects photograph : Tom Roe Photography Brace House in Albert Park The property was a process of retaining and celebrating the existing architectural language of a double fronted Victorian terrace whilst transforming the remainder of the dwelling into an adaptable, contemporary, modern family home.

24 Mar 2019 Yarrbat Ave House, Balwyn Architects: K2LD photograph : Jeremy Wright Contemporary House in Balwyn The property design for was heavily inspired by the site, with its large oak trees on Yarrbat Avenue coupled with the open view out to the Dandenong Ranges.

21 Mar 2019 St Andrews Beach House, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Design: Austin Maynard Architects St Andrews Beach House on the Mornington Peninsula

21 Mar 2019 Mornington Peninsula Properties New Houses on the Mornington Peninsula

7 Mar 2019 Richmond Terrace Architects: Robert Nichol & sons photograph : Lillie thompson Richmond Terrace Property This home rebuild retained only the front and rear walls of the residential building – and a substantial waffle slab cement ceiling – the previous interior, which was confusing and over-constructed, was completely removed.

4 Feb 2019 Tree House, Kew Design: Andrew Child Architecture photo : Rhiannon Slatter Tree House in Kew Property upgrade of dark middle suburban Californian Bungalow into a light, modern 3 bedroom + study residence protecting a lovely cluster of huge trees in the backyard.

30 Jan 2019 Arrow House, Footscray, Victoria Design: Mark Lam Architect photo : Sarah Louise Arrow House in Footscray A renovation and extension to a Victorian weatherboard house in this inner Western Melbourne suburb, transforming the existing dilapidated double-fronted Victorian residence into an airy new home.

1 Jan 2019 Port Melbourne House, Victoria

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Day 335: Sunday December 1, 2019 - “Southern Aussie Sunday Roll”

This post contributed by Audrie after planning and executing a great ramble day for us today across Victoria.

We awoke to cape winds still howling by— grumbling remnants of the storm last night, and some blue sky trying to push through the gray cotton candy puffs that were still lingering.  It was Sunday on a Thanksgiving weekend here in late springtime southern Australia.  There is something about waking in an unfamiliar new place… The air feels crisper, the energy buzzes higher, and the tiredness from the adventure day before shakes more easily, knowing you have new places to see and soak up ahead of you.  We didn’t move fast, but also not slow.  One of the great things about this Keeper’s Cottage here at Cape Nelson was the laundry room.  Last night between pizza slices and lamb masala bites we shuffled a few loads through, allowing us to reset our bags and regroup a bit.  One of a traveler’s often unmentioned anxieties is how and where to get organized.  And I have to say that the accommodations here in Aussie-Land have all been remarkably perfect to keep us on track.  From the Apartment styled 3 stays in Melbourne & Geelong (Melrose, Avani, and Vue) all of which had full kitchens and space to spread out, balconies, and a functionality that you just don’t seem to get in a standard boxed-hotel room.  Then we had the Eco-Cabin, which felt like a castle in the pines—the parrots, the Koala, the jacuzzi tub. And now this place.  Built in the 1800’s, an important piece of Aussie Nautical History, and yet the interiors fully renovated and updated to modern accommodations.  Indeed all our stays have been more like BnB’s than they were hotels.  Total blessing.  After breaky, again with eggies, new bacon provided by the lighthouse, and the rest of the Sauvignon Blanc, we set out, west by north west—the plan to cross the state line and tag another state for Jake, as well as check another Aussie NP.  I had visited Adelaide back in 2005 with my dad on business, putting the state of South Australia on my board.  But I’d never been to Mt Gambier, or any of the road between it and where we were.  As we zipped along the countryside and reflected on all the great free range beef and lamb they were rising out here, I realized, shit, we haven’t seen ONE S I N G L E Kangaroo out here, except for a few road killed ones and the poor bloated sea washed bloke over the cliff edge at 12 Apostles.  And then it donned on me: we cursed ourselves.  Day 1. At the Market. Impulse purchase. The damn Kangaroo salami.  “We gotta get rid of that stuff” and just about that time, Jake started seeing signs for the state line and a quarantine bin.  And I knew just what we needed to do… Ditch the Roo.  So we dumped the week old salami, in hopes it would tip our luck in a different direction and we might see some of these Australian staples.  

When we rolled into the town, I told him “We’re here!” and he had a befuddled reply “We are?! Where’s the mountain?!”(Insert laugh emoji).  The town actually had “underground mountains” aka caves.  And unknown to us as we pulled into the CBD of the town we ended up parking by one of these limestone caverns.  The settlers of the town built grandiose gardens around these holes in the ground and helped water the town by storing the rain in these natural cisterns. And, had I not had to use the toilet, we would have probably never even known that gem of a tid-bit.  We walked a bit along the main strip checking out all the small town stores decked out in Christmas sale signs and all sorts of “AfterPay” stickers.  1/2 looking for food or an interesting pub to duck into and take a road trip respite, and 1/2 just stretching legs.  Most of the stores were closed, Sunday in a small town.  We pit stopped at the historic hotel for a toniced gin and a Mercury local cider.  From there it was back to the winding roads again and full steam ahead to the next big green space on the map.  Grampians NP. 

I’d had my eye on this green patch for weeks.  Still not sure what exactly we would cover on the road through it and to Ballarat. As we were about an hour out I did a little instagram and google search and found the couple places that would make the drive up and through worth it.  MacKenzie Falls, and Boroka Overlook.  And it didn’t disappoint.  It was only about a 1/4 mile but steep step walk down to the falls from the parking lot.  Big white cascade over a cliff face.  I did some Audrie scramble up some boulders to snap a few cool shots.  Even gave a moon view to Jake a few times today.  Then it was back up the stair stepper to the car and a drive out to Boroka.  The signs said unstable cliff face, but I trusted the instagrammers before me, and took a chance to capture a shot out on the cliff edge.  The wind was whipping and the thermometer in the car read 8 degrees C, so we didn’t stay too long.  But a little smugly satisfied was I, thinking I nailed the planning and execution, as we blasted the heat and drove the switch back zig zag down the mountain.  And at the bottom, our quarantine stop paid off, as we saw an entire heard of Kangaroos in a field to our left.  Pulled over and soaked it in and got a few far off photos.  These were the first Jake had seen. Ever.   A little further up the country winding two lane farm road, between the cheese and crackers and left over Bangkok Seafood Thai from Lorne,  Jake exclaimed “there is something in the road up there…” and sure enough a juvenile joey, about 3 feet tall, gave us a nice run along side and in front of the car for about 60 seconds.  Wow.  We should have dumped that Roo Salami after we tried it on the first night! (insert double laugh emoji). 

We pulled into Ballarat and found Craig’s Royal Hotel a welcome beacon as Michale rolled out the hospitality pulled us aboard this historic-haunt-castle-style-accommodation for the next three nights. We rested our heads satisfied with our Souther Aussie Sunday. 

Song: Men At Work - Down Under

Quote: “When you think about a Kangaroo, it’s just a T-Rex Deer.”  -Anonymous 

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A Pint-Sized Coastal Home That Does More With Less!

A Pint-Sized Coastal Home That Does More With Less!

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

‘I love the outlook from our bench seat under the outdoor roof,’ says Harriet. ‘The low deck is the perfect spot to sit in the sun and read.’ Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Harriet aka Natural Harry with their koolie x border collie, Fred! Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Gardening tools are always at the ready. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Harriet made the shoe racks herself. ‘This space is like out tiny version of a utilities or boot room. Most of our gardening and outdoor gear is stored here at the entrance,’ she says. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The view from the couple’s bed. Dog bed from Hello Trader. Wedding photos printed by OnStone. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Pop & Scott sofa. Rug from Kyo. Cushions are recycled Turkish rugs. Jute artwork from The Dharma Door. The lamp was a 18th birthday gift from Harriet’s mum. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Ply draws and shelving made by Fraser and stocked with DIY products made by Harriet. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Stainless steel bench tops made by Fraser. Drying racks above the sink from Ikea. Dining table found in hard rubbish. Chairs from the Mill Markets in Geelong. Under bench curtains made by Harriet from calico dyed with avocado pits. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The drying racks from Ikea double as more storage. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Bedding by I Love Linen. Throw from Wild Throw Co. Pop & Scott sofa. Rug from Kyo. Cushions made from recycled Turkish rugs. Jute artwork from The Dharma Door. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The bedroom nook! A highlight window frames views of trees surrounding the home. Artwork by Camilla Walford. Bedding by I Love Linen. Throw from Wild Throw Co. Cushion made from recycled Turkish rugs. Rug from Kyo. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Op-shop vases around the record player. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The bathroom is minimal and simple. ‘We added a long mirror to help the small space feel more open. The vanity doubles as open cabinetry for us to store towels,’ says Harriet. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

‘Fraser did the repairs on the existing footprint including freshening up the small bathroom with a new shower made from offcuts from the roof and cladding,’ says Harriet. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

In the background is Fred’s second dog bed – an old wine barrel that Fraser altered! Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The bed nook has its own openable window. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Harriet’s new book, Home by Natural Harry! Beanbags double as comfortable outdoor seating when the weather permits.  Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The couple grow spinach, silverbeet, kale, beetroot, tomatoes, peas, thyme, parsley, sage, basil and spring onion in their veggie patch. Photo – Nikole Ramsay

The outdoor furniture was made by Fraser including a wine barrel that doubles as an umbrella holder. The fire pit was custom made. One side of the facade is painted with Dulux Stowe White, the rest is clad in corrugated iron roofing.  Photo – Nikole Ramsay

Many people strive to ‘do more with less’ when building their home, but author and recipe writer Harriet Birrell aka Natural Harry, and building designer Fraser West, walk the talk. Eight years ago, the couple renovated an exisiting structure into their 40 square metre house, and have happily lived here ever since. 

Living in such a small house requires a hardworking design with multipurpose features. For example, the couple’s wardrobe is also their bathroom, a stand-up desk doubles as a bookshelf, and the kitchen includes Harriet’s study. Even the bedroom is a multipurpose space, adopting a nook in the living room wall! ‘It fits a queen size bed snuggly. It is very cosy and nice to be right next to a window in the summer months,’ says Harriet. 

Harriet describes her home as warm, light, natural and comfortable. ‘The feeling is welcoming and airy, yet with a grounding earthy feel,’ she says. Dulux Stowe White has been used indoors and out to complement raw plywood and corrugated iron. ‘Because the space is so small and the ceilings quite low on one side, it has been important to use white to make the space feel bigger,’ says Harriet. ‘It has made a huge difference.’

After eight years living in this house, the couple still have no desire to extend the space or make major changes. ‘I love that we have not increased the size of the building and stuck to the existing footprint, instead altering the layout of the interior to be super clever and practical,’ Harriet says. ‘It has forced us to live more simplistically and with less.’ 

This house has also given Harriet and Fraser a greater appreciation of the space around them, including their veggie patch, and outdoor area where their dog Fred loves to roam! 

You can find out more about Harriet’s lifestyle in her brand new book, Home by Natural Harry, which is out tomorrow (just as Melbourne’s book stores reopen)!

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Why is civil engineering so special? Well, to answer that question we need to understand what it is and what it does. Basically it is the study of how systems work under all conditions and how they can be modified or improved. In essence civil engineering is concerned with civil engineering systems which have practical value and which meet the needs of real life.

civil engineering Melbourne consists of two main sub-disciplines; civil and structural engineering. The difference between these two disciplines is primarily in their focus. Structural engineering focuses on building construction while civil engineering focuses on civil engineering design and methods.

So what exactly is civil engineering Melbourne? Melbournes most famous resident civil engineer, Mr Howard Reed, is responsible for the design of the Melbourne Building Registry. As head of the register civil engineering Melbourne has the unique responsibility of creating a system of codes that are compulsory to be followed when carrying out new constructions, renovations, alterations and new developments in the state of Victoria. This registry provides a central information base for people who work in the area and people who wish to conduct businesses and activities that require planning approvals. This information can include things like determining the energy efficiency of buildings, assessing the impact of stormwater drainage design on the eco-system and creating a sustainable city environment.

The other major sub-discipline within civil engineering Melbourne is environmental management. The main function of this sub-discipline is to ensure the long term sustainability of the project. They will perform routine environmental monitoring including inspecting for compliance with planning and building regulations and reporting any significant changes to the site. As part of their routine monitoring they may also liaise with government agencies and other bodies to assist with any major issues or risks to the sustainability of the construction project. The role of an environmental manager often overlaps with that of the site manager but the two are different for each project.

The sub-divisions of civil engineering in Melbourne are more evenly spread out as opposed to other professional disciplines within the construction industry. Whilst the majority of civil engineering Melbourne projects are located in the metropolitan area, there are some significant developments that have developed outside of the metropolitan area. The state of New South Wales, Australia has some very interesting 'outsback' regions that have unique environmental qualities and are home to a large proportion of outback Australia. There are a few separate civil engineering sub-divisions in New South Wales, including Armidale, Walpole, Geelong, Orange, and Broadmeadow.

The second largest sub-division within the civil engineering field in Melbourne is the construction industry. A large proportion of construction projects that are undertaken within the city of Melbourne have a strong industrial presence, in comparison to other Australian cities. This is because of the number of large businesses that have operations within the city limits. This concentration of businesses has led to an increase in the demand for civil engineering jobs, particularly civil engineers with specialist knowledge of the construction industry. Melbournemouth is another significant city in Victoria, which is home to many industries that rely on the maritime industry and the inland rail network.

Victoria's Capital Region also has a substantial civil engineering presence, particularly in the areas of Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendley. There are several prominent civil engineering firms in this region of Victoria, including Simeset, Cinis, Bell & Ross, Heathcote and Frostbite. These firms provide a substantial number of job opportunities to civil engineers in Melbourne. The City of Melbourne itself is home to the other major sub-divisions of civil engineering in Melbourne including the Domain, Treasury, and Victoria Botanic Gardens.

Finding a suitable civil engineering firm in Melbourne is quite difficult. This is because there are a number of highly qualified civil engineers who are keen to pursue their education overseas. There are some firms that cater to overseas based civil engineering graduates, but there are no permanent positions available as they do not have any branches outside Australia. The best way to look for a good civil engineering firm in Melbourne is to conduct a thorough research on the internet or by visiting the city, and contacting the firm personally so that you can ask all the questions that you might have about the job and the hiring process.

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Know the Advantages of Availing Window Repairing Service

Every property holder long for an all-around beautified and very much outfitted home that is comprised of standard offices. The beautifying feeling of a house is identified by different extravagance stuffs, however the magnificence is included by the entryway and windows of a house. There are various sorts of entryway and windows are accessible in the market. You can decide to introduce as per your inclination and spending plan. Be that as it may, legitimate support assumes a critical job in keeping the magnificence of the entryway and windows.

  As far as material is concerned, no other material is as good as wood while making the doors and windows of a house. North Geelong Glass offers the best Window Repairing services in this regard. They not only provide quality wood but also offer outstanding door and window repairing services.

 Furthermore, they offer various types of services such as renovation, carpentry, turnkey and new construction. One can use wood for both external and internal purposes. Wood offered by North Geelong Glass ranges from bright to dark. Outlandish assortments are likewise by them, for example, azobe, black and so forth. They are all around experienced in carpentry. This organization additionally offers timber for the auxiliary example of structures. The plans offered by them are one of a kind. They are entirely solid in offering you a remarkable support and fixing administrations for your entryways and windows. When you are planning to extend your outdoor space using Shower Screens, you should contact North Geelong Glass as soon as possible. They will help you in building attic, terrace or patio; whatever you like to construct. This type of extension not only offers an additional space to your house but also enhance the overall appearance of your house. The value of your property can also be increased thus.

 North Geelong Glass provides various types of services under one roof. This is the key of their success. While intending to construct a garden area or a cottage to relish warm summer evenings, you need to take the assistance of this company.

 Well, in that case, you can be offered the best service from North Geelong Glass. They have their knowledgeable staffs who are well experienced in obtaining permits, making designs and drawings for Pet Door as well.

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Get Beautiful Style of Garden Design in Geelong

Whenever we plan on buying a home or renovate the existing structure, then we make sure that every aspect of interior designing are fulfilled or not in a best possible way. But the amount of interest and attention we spare towards the internal beauty of our homes, we should equally spare for the exterior designing for amazing outcomes in terms of looks and uniqueness of the outdoors. Whether it is for any residential or for a commercial property, the outdoors and entrance plays a very important role. The gardens and parks can help in making our property awesome as everyone likes greenery and nature. There are many companies which provide the services of extraordinary garden design in Geelong for improving and utilizing the unoccupied and empty spaces of the lawns in your outdoors.

With help of proper landscaping tools, equipments and machines of latest and advanced technologies, they provide stunning transformation of the exterior parts of our property with accuracy and precision. Every plant and tree is aligned systematically for growing with superb efficiency and effectiveness. These services are provided at best and reasonable rates for your requirements. By visiting official websites of these companies, you can know detailed information of their wide range of gardening services.

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Bookworms Rejoice – The Best Libraries in Australia

Bookworms Rejoice – The Best Libraries in Australia

Architecture

by Miriam McGarry

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC). Photo by John Gollings.

Landscaped terrace spaces play on the glass façade system. Here, the collaboration with landscape architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean is working at its best. Photo by John Gollings.

The library’s award-wining interiors. Photo by Emma Cross.

Comparison have been made between GLHC and the spherical ‘Death Star’ from Star Wars! Photo by John Gollings.

Geelong Library And Heritage Centre

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture has an arresting exterior – eight storeys of crystalline shards of glass and minimalist disco-ball curves! The building sits on the same site as the two-storey library it has replaced, but ARM has re-visioned the library identity to serve the current and future needs of Geelong inhabitants. The sweeping dome takes direction from the historic dome of the State Library of Victoria (see below in this post!), with a contemporary and high-tech spin.

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre 51 Little Malop Street Geelong 3320 VIC

Multi-levels of books at the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre. Photo – Christian Mushenko.

This building re-purposed materials from the pre-existing town hall to make a modern and fresh design.  Photo – Christian Mushenko.

The arresting facade of the Bankstown Library. Photo – Christian Mushenko.

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

The Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre (BLaKC) by fjmt is located on the renovated site of the pre-exisiting Bankstown Town Hall. The architects worked to salvage the high quality timber, pre-cast concrete, aluminium and stainless steel of the original hall, and repurposed them into a new state-of-the-art community centre. The library wing runs across three levels, and sits alongside a landscaped public area. Grab a book, and enjoy the view!

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 80 Rickard Road Bankstown 2200 NSW

The sweeping exterior form of the Cobram Library is inspired by the nearby Murray River. Photo – Tom Blachford.

A timber spine runs through the building and directs visitors through the space. Photo – Tom Blachford.

The Cobram Library by CohenLeigh architects. Photo – Tom Blachford.

Cobram Library And Learning Centre

The Cobram Library by CohenLeigh Architects in Victoria is directly informed by the location and community in which it sits. The architects worked with local community stakeholders to develop a design that echoes the form of the local Murray River in the external timber battened screen. This curtaining element casts shifting shadows into the library space. A central pathway runs through the library, and the wooden panel ceiling spine connects the private reading and communal working zones. A new technology area has been introduced alongside library, reading, and community spaces, to reflect the needs and interests of the Cobram residents. There is something SO elegantly Australian about this library, where the curves of the Murray River welcome readers into the community focused civic space.

Cobram Library and Learning Centre 14 Punt Road Cobram, 3644   Victoria

Yes, that is a hanging garden inside a library! Welcome to Woollahra.  Photo – John Gollings.

The Woollahra Library by BVN brings nature and books together! Photo – John Gollings.

Woollahra Library

The Woollahra Library by BVN is the library that prompted this round up, after Lucy joined Sydney stylist Megan Morton in one of the library’s meeting rooms for a podcast recording! Tucked into the Blackburn Gardens and overlooking Double Bay, the Woollahra Library brings the surrounding nature into the bookish space. Organic shapes and hanging gardens create an inviting and calming environment, and since the library has been updated, over 4000 new members have joined, and daily visitation has jumped from 400 to 2500.

In addition to stunning silent zones and reading nooks, The Woollahra library also features an Automated Returns Room where you can watch books being automatically sorted (so soothing!), and a secret doorway halfway up the timber stair that opens onto a curving slippery dip, delivering kids to a cosy reading corner!

Woollahra Library 536 New South Head Road Double Bay, 2028 NSW

The fragmented canopy of the Monash University Caufield Library, by John Wardle Architects. Photo – Dianna Snape.

Fancy studying in your own wooden cube? Photo – Dianna Snape.

A central atrium brings light into the renovated brutalist building. Photo – Dianna Snape.

Caulfield Library

The Caufield Library at Monash University, Caufield by John Wardle Architects transforms a brutalist brick and concrete library into a light filled and inviting space for students. The original 1970 building has been reoriented to welcome students into the space, and opened up to reveal the structure and frame. A central atrium draws light into the depths of the library, and seating capacity has been increased from 746 to 1572, with plenty of power points to charge dwindling laptops!

The external renovations are equally striking, as a glass, steel and mesh canopy provides a ‘shade house’ and transitions between the outside and inside. Unsurprisingly, this library won the Australian Library and Information Association Academic Library Design Award, 2019 – university life never seemed so appealing!

Caufield Library Dandenong Road, Monash Univeristy Caufield 3145 VIC

Bunjil Place by fjmt. Photo – Glenn Hester.

The sweeping and organic interior forms. Photo – John Gollings (left) and Trevor Mein (right).

Welcome to Bunjil Place Library. Photo – John Gollings.

A dramatic staircase ushers visitors upstairs. Photo –  Trevor Mein

Bunjil Place Library

The Bunjil Place Library by fjmt studio draws on indigenous Boom Wurrung themes of the ‘meeting of many paths’ to create a sinuous design scheme of flowing organic forms. The ground floor of the library acts as an extension of the community foyer, as an invitation to all. High ceilings and mezzanine floors provide a sense of civic grandeur, while dedicated kids and youth areas, gaming suites and collaborative areas make it a welcoming library for everyone to enjoy.

Bunjil Place 2 Patrick NE Drive Narree Warren 3805 VIC

Transparency and connection were the underlying principles in the design of the Surry Hills Library by fjmt. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

The renovation of the Surry Hills Library included significant landscaping of surrounding public space. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

Stunning staircases in Surry Hills. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

Surry Hills Library

Yes, this is the third library by fjmt on our list – they are clearly Australia’s library whisperers! The Surry Hills site incorporates a library, resource centre, community and child centre, with a public park and raised grass platform. The library encompasses the ground and lower floor, with open views out to the surrounding landscaped play areas. The tapered glass atrium creates transparent prism, with the intention that this openness will encourage participation. The library balances monumentality with community engagement – a truly civic building!

Surry Hills Library 405 Crown Street Surry Hills 2010 NSW

The State Library of Victoria, a longstanding civic institution! Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  The Dome Room. Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  Updating the oldest library in Australia. Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  State Library of Victoria

The State Library of Victoria is the kind of library your brain conjures when you think of a library! It is a large traditional civic institution, that is equally imposing and inspiring. The library is currently undergoing a massive renovation for the 2020 Vision  designed by Architectus and Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects – but before this transformation is complete, there is plenty of celebrate in the history of this iconic Melbourne space.

Designed by Joseph Reed, the library opened its doors to the public in 1956 with free admission to any one over 14 years of age with clean hands! It is the oldest and busiest public library in Australia, and is now home to over 5.1 million items. Over 5000 people visit the SLV a day, and for anyone who has ever spent time traipsing around during SWOTVAC looking for a seat – the new renovation will see public space increase by 40% and seating by 70%. Until then, the Dome Room is hard to beat for a work location, so get there early to secure a spot.

State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street Melbourne 3000 VIC

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19 Dwyer St, Macleod set a new suburb record. Sales records were smashed via online auctions across Melbourne on the last weekend of July, injecting positivity into the property market. Macleod and Mulgrave both recorded their most expensive sales in history as impressive properties sold under the hammer. A property power couple have claimed Macleod’s house price record after an incredible transformation at 19 Dwyer Street. RELATED: Taylor Hunt: former Richmond and Geelong player sells Balaclava home Macleod house price record could be set by ‘Aussie dream’ home Melbourne auctions: online sales secure top results amid lockdown A luxe extension at the back of the home. Gary and Jane Byrne with their four children Rupert, Ivy, Ellie and Sophie. Picture: Nicki Connolly Vendors Gary and Jane Byrne sold the five-bedroom home for a whopping $2,344,500, which was $244,500 above their price expectations. It soared past the $2m record previously held in the suburb by 38 Gresswell Rd. Mr Byrne said it was the second suburban benchmark the couple had claimed after renovation projects. The property sold for $2,344,500. A sophisticated kitchen. “We did this in Watsonia North a few years ago and we broke that sales record by a long shot … when we finished it we decided to move on,” Mr Byrne said. “This was actually a longer term plans of ours, with plans to do it up for the years to come. But once we finished we decided to again move on.” He said it was a “rollercoaster of emotions” selling during the pandemic, which was vastly different to last time they sold in a “strong market back in 2017”. // // But they pushed ahead with the sale after significant interest from buyers. Jellis Craig Eltham director Aaron Yeats said selling during the pandemic paid off, as six parties registered to bid at auction. Five of those competed via the Auction Now platform across 70 bids. In Mulgrave, a palatial pad at 20 Oliver Court sold for $2.515 million. 20 Oliver Court, Mulgrave sold for $2.515 million. Plenty of room to entertain outdoors. It blitzed the residential suburb benchmark it previously set when it sold for $2.48m in 2017. Harcourts Judd White director Dexter Prack said bidding “took off like a rocket” between five parties, who pushed the price “well above reserve”. “It last sold three years ago, when the owners decided not to move to Melbourne from overseas,” Mr Prack said. “That was probably one of the hottest markets, but this result shows that if the property is right it doesn’t matter about negativity out there.” The palatial pad set a new price record for Mulgrave. The house surpassed its own price record. Other strong results were recorded across the city during its third weekend of lockdown. A humble brick home at 14 Terrigal Avenue, Oakleigh South sold a whopping $305,000 above reserve for $1.24m. Ray White Oakleigh agent George Midas said there was plenty of interest for the 1960s home, which had never been sold before. 14 Terrigal Avenue, Oakleigh South sold for $1.24m. Retro vibes inside the 1960s home. “There was at least one buyer inspecting it every day and resulting in over 68 inspections,” Mr Midas said. “The offers we had prior to auction were all around the $820,000-$850,000 mark, so you can imagine how thrilled our vendors are that we chose the auction method and achieved over $1.2m.” A Ringwood unit at 4/2 Greenwood Ave fetched $568,000 in its first sale since 1988. It sold more than $60,000 above reserve as six bidders competed for the unit. READ MORE: Melbourne million-dollar suburbs: 21 join the club Warburton: Tiny house set among incredible gardens for sale Coronavirus: How Melbourne market survives second lockdown The post Macleod and Mulgrave houses smash price records at auction appeared first on realestate.com.au. from news – realestate.com.au https://ift.tt/39vJ8uk

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What can and can’t be put in when you hire a skip bin in Geelong

Skip bins are an easy and cost-effective way to sort and dispose of waste but skip bin hire in Geelong can be complicated if you’re unsure what can and cannot be put in. If you’re looking to hire a skip bin in Geelong it is very important that you know what you can and can’t throw into a skip bin.

Firstly, it is important to note what kind of waste you’re planning to get rid of. This allows us to decide on which skip bin is best for your purposes, whether that be green waste, commercial waste or renovation waste; we will have a skip to hire in Geelong that matches your needs.

Construction Waste

Skip bin hire for construction in Geelong is a no-brainer, your site needs to be kept clean and safe. Whether you are renovating your home, shop or office make sure to sort out your skip hire in Geelong before you start. When it comes to construction waste you can easily get rid of metal, steel, bricks, concrete, tiles, glass and piping with a Geelong bin.

Gardening Waste

Whether you’re planning your next backyard blitz or just laying some new grass, gardening waste can build up quickly and overflow your green bin. Luckily, gardening left-overs such as grass clippings, dirt, tree stumps and branches can all be dealt with by our Skip Bin Hire in Geelong.

Household Waste

Removing household waste and unwanted furniture can prove a real hassle sometimes, but skip bin hire can make disposal much easier. Gone are the days of renting a truck and driving to the Geelong tip. At G-Town Skips we can use Geelong skip bins to get rid of lounges, tables, chairs, beds and desks. You can also get rid of books, boxes, old toys and other bric-a-brac that builds up around the house.

Electrical Goods

You can use our Geelong bins to dispose of electrical waste thoughtfully and responsibly. Items such as televisions, computers, laptops, batteries, monitors and remotes can all be included in the waste. Most electrical goods should not be put in your Geelong council wheelie bin which is why Skip Bin Hire in Geelong is a safe and easy way to remove your old and unwanted electrical goods.

What can’t be put in when hiring a Geelong skip bin:

There are certain items that are prohibited from being thrown in our Geelong hire skip bins. Asbestos such as sheeting, lagging or installation cannot be put in hired skip bins because asbestos is a health risk and can be carcinogenic. It is also crucial that chemicals, flammable materials and gas bottles are not put in bins when you hire a skip in Geelong.

It is easy to miss that paints, oils, batteries and liquids cannot be disposed of in Geelong bins. The same rules apply for food waste and scraps as well as needles and syringes as these are a serious health risk for skip hire workers in Geelong.

Now that you know about the ins and outs of what can and can’t be disposed of by our Geelong skip bin hire it should be easy to sort through your unwanted waste and get rid of it quickly and easily.

If you need a more information about our skip bin hire in Geelong make sure to Contact us!