The box house published in Arch Daily

Arch Daily — The beginning of this project goes through complex analysis of the environment, starting with the surroundings directly affected by the conservative town planning regulations. The analyses singled out planning controls positively contribute to the immediate surrounding which determined the final shape and envelope of the building. The building envelope and composition of “The Box House” consists of series of boxes interlocked in an organized and formal manner. The rigid formation, however, is “deformed” with the insertion of an organic element in the form of a bamboo courtyard to the centre of the dwelling. This courtyard serves as an incision to the lineal planning of the dwelling in order to provide emission of natural lights and serves as an extension to outdoor spaces.

3 Clever Building Product Inventions: from yesterday, today and tomorrow

These products might sound plain, but they are revolutionary, in taking building beyond basic bricks and mortar.

Claimed to be the most used man-made product in the world, we can’t go past reinforced concrete. Concrete has an appearance that equates it aesthetically with ‘natural’ materials such as timber and stone. Mastered and set by the Romans 2,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 19th century that its recipe was rediscovered. The basic mix, is a sand and gravel aggregate, bonded with cement and water. Read more…

Choosing a Site for your Dream Home

There are a few things to consider when choosing property, so your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare.  ‘Location, location, location’ is advice you shouldn’t ignore. Make a checklist of your priorities based on needs and lifestyle. Consider infrastructure and proximity to work, school, shops, transport, medical facilities, leisure areas, entertainment, nature.

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Zouk Architects Embrace Material Reuse in their Open-Plan Sydney Practice

We found opportunities in waste during a recent redesign of our new open-plan office. By making the unwanted wanted, ‘waste’ materials have become an integral part of the design of our new premise.

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Five Interesting Restaurant Designs from Across the Globe

Eating out is about more than just food. Often, the design of the venue is given just as much consideration (if not more!) than the meal itself. With the Eat-Drink-Design awards – an event which supports innovation and excellence in the design of hospitality premises in Australia and New Zealand – closing for entries on Friday, we decided to take a look at five noteworthy restaurant designs from across the globe.

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