April 17, 2018

Redhead Surf Club

Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club

  • The existing Surf Club was transformed with a significant renovation that included new entry spaces, commercial kitchen & enclosure to internal bar & deck areas.

  • The entry sequence allowed separation between surf club members & functions & provided a sheltered thickened gable & stair end that defined the Surf Club & entrance.

  • Materials & detailing were selected to resist the harsh coastal setting & respond to local micro climate qualities with North East cooling breezes & harsh southerly winds & storms. Club colours were incorporated into the details.

Client

Redhead, Newcastle

Project Date

May, 2013

Category

Commercial

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April 17, 2018

Kingscliff Street Additions

Kingscliff Additions

  • These additions were to an existing seaside bungalow & were designed to complement the existing dwelling whilst at the same time re-interpret the current modern beachside context.

  • The existing dwelling for a young family had a disconnect to the large rear yard so the revised intent was to incorporate the site, extend & open out to the yard & allow connections from living spaces to these external landscaped zones.

  • The design detailing responds to the site & climate with a shear blank western blade wall & north aspect sunhoods to limit solar heat gain. The materials were a consideration of the beachside setting with black detailing to reflect the existing.

  • Built by JT Master Builders who won the HIA award for this project in the Additions $300-$600k category.

Client

Kingscliff, NSW.

Project Date

September, 2016

Category

Renovations

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May 26, 2018

Nobby Parade Duplex

Nobby Parade Duplex

  • A difficult site with 2 street accesses that pinched towards the Eastern edge. The response was a back to back development with a 3 storey form to the narrow aspect of the site.

  • A 3 storey void was maintained on entry to allow light & breezes to penetrate & circulate through the internal spaces as well as provide a connection through the floor levels from within.

  • The 2 storey form & wider site was opened to the external courtyard landscaping. Large dominant wrapping elements with overhanging decks define the entry & provide some shelter to the West aspect.

  • Built by NorthMac Constructions.

Client

Miami, Queensland

Project Date

December, 2017

Category

Multi-Residential

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May 30, 2018

Bunyip Additions

Bunyip Additions

  • An original fibro farmhouse relocated to the Burleigh site underwent a sensitive renovation for a young couple & a cat to add additional master bedroom space & large external North facing outdoor decking with adjacent pool.

  • Key to this design was respecting the current dwelling & complementing the existing character with carefully measured detailing & material selections. Another project grateful for the clients to maintain the history & character in the context.

  • Built by Smith & Sons.

Client

Burleigh Heads, Queensland.

Project Date

June, 2016

Category

Renovations

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May 30, 2018

Gold Coast Holiday Park Reception

GC Holiday Park Reception & Offices

  • The outdated reception & growing staff numbers required a re-plan & refurbishment to the popular Gold Coast Holiday Park.

  • The modern design is a reflection of the material palette & language of the greater park amenities & camping areas.

  • Built by John Martin Builder.

Client

Gold Coast Holiday Park, Queensland

Project Date

March, 2016

Category

Fit-Outs

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May 28, 2018

Gold Coast Holiday Park Camp Kitchen

GC Holiday Park Camp Kitchen

  • This project in a popular Gold Coast Tourist park was an existing disused amenities block that was re-worked into a communal Camp Kitchen.

  • The external walls were opened out to connect with the park occupants & allow connections between seating areas & internal kitchen cooking zones.

  • The seating areas were planned to promote large family & group gatherings & celebrate the camping experience.

  • Built by John Martin Builder.

Client

Gold Coast Holiday Park, Queensland

Project Date

February, 2016

Category

Commercial

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May 30, 2018

Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Attwood Marshall Lawyers

  • Design, Planning & Fit-Out of Attwood Marshall Lawyers new office Tenancy at Robina Town Centre. Detailing to complement & form a cohesion with existing offices.
  • Note: Images shown are of the KIngscliff Office of similar detailing & finishes.
Client

Robina Town Centre, Queensland

Project Date

September, 2016

Category

Fit-Outs

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May 30, 2018

Kuranda Hotel

Kuranda Hotel

  • Habitat was engaged to Design rectification works to the existing Kuranda Hotel, a short Skyrail journey from Cairns & project manage the works to the Hotel Beergarden.

  • The rectification works were to restore the Hotel established in 1880 to its original condition & detailing.

Client

Kuranda, Queensland

Project Date

September, 2015

Category

Commercial

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May 31, 2018

Karingal Townhouses

Karingal Townhouses

  • Engaged for Development Application (DA) Approval only, this 71 townhouse development is located in the growth corridor between the Gold Coast & Brisbane.

  • The development provides a large communal space area to promote community & resident interaction. The townhouse designs were specific to respond to the sub-tropical climate in which they are sited & are individually considered dependant on aspect to pick up Northern light, cooling breezes & minimise Western heat gain.

  • The development is a great example of why affordable housing doesn’t need to compromise on design, layout & siting thought.

Client

Pimpama, Queensland

Project Date

June, 2017

Category

Multi-Residential

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October 24, 2022

Brake Street Concept

Brake Street Units

  • The development was a re-interpretation of the duplex typology for a narrow site. The dwellings were stacked in a Class 2 configuration with similar floor plates on the lower & upper levels. The mid floor was split with additional bedroom spaces to each dwelling

  • Private roof top areas accessible from the units were provided with outdoor entertaining areas, BBQ spaces and rooftop pools. The rooftops were utilised so these outdoor spaces could capitalise on views over Burleigh Headland and the surf break and ocean beyond

  • A heavier more brutalist form was used on the design being softened by natural materials of timber & stone

  • Larger North aspect decks & outdoor areas were positioned to capitalise on views, breezes & Northern light. Large overhangs for the sub-tropical site

  • Currently under construction with Condev

Client

Burleigh Heads, Queensland

Project Date

December, 2020

Category

Concepts

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HABITAT HOUSE | Episode 02 — Designing with the Site Every great home begins with a design that responds to its surroundings. In Episode 02, we step away from the construction site and into the design studio to explore the thinking behind Habitat House. From the arrangement of the floor plans and the relationship between living spaces, to capturing coastal views, maximising natural light and responding to neighbouring properties, every design decision has a purpose. Wayne walks through the architectural plans and 3D model, explaining how the site’s unique characteristics have influenced the layout, orientation and overall form of our new home. It’s an insight into the design process and the decisions that happen long before construction begins. A little longer this one as there is a bit to explain. Follow along as we bring @habitat__house from the drawing board to reality. Designed by @habitat.studio.architects Build with @pbs_constructions #HabitatHouse #HabitatStudioArchitects #Architecture #ResidentialArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign AustralianArchitecture HomeDesign DesignProcess BehindTheDesign ArchitectureReels ProjectDiary
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