Neerim East House appears in Sanctuary 12 mag

This project - an attached single fronted terrace in the inner Melbourne bayside suburb of Middle Park, involves new work to the rear - and extensive renovations of the front two rooms.

The existing portion of the house that will remain is protected by Heritage Planning controls - so the exterior is being marginally modified but upgraded internally.  While the rear (shown in images) responds by opening up to the exterior spaces where possible and closing off harsh summer sun and overlooking views to neighbours.

Construction expected to begin in first half of 2010.

clients happy - more images to follow

work is completed on the battery point hard-landscape works by core collective

Ryan and the Woodbridge office are featured in this Sanctuary article

I had a day in Delhi while in transit back to Australia from Dharamsala.

Checked out the Finnish Embassy by Raili and Reima Pietilä - see photo above. Its sister in Canberra by Hirvonen-Huttunen Architects is a favourite.

The building is a beautiful dance - and visiting is one of the best things an architect could do with a free afternoon in Delhi even though the guards would only let me poke the camera through the gate.

Another Delhi highlight was the concrete finish at the Bahá’í Temple.  External precast was a divine mix of off-whites (see photo below); and the internal curved of-form beams are beautiful (but no-one is allowed to photograph inside).

Ryan

frame stage nearing completion on north fitzroy alterations and additions

windermere river terrace

The Windermere House is nearing completion.

3 way corner window

concept model of hostel

Above is an image of the concept model for the student accommodation building for Tong-Len Charitable Trust in the Himalaya’s near Dharamsala.  Ceridwen has been working on the design (between juggling the twins) and with funds currently being raised we hope to see the building works started later this year.

Bright House - entry

latest image of entry to Bright House - drawings are in development stage - construction begins later in 09