Australian Architects Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency
The building and construction industry is responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. For everyone working in the industry, ...
Up & Coming
5 Ways the Passivhaus Standard Improves Building Performance
It’s no secret that Passivhaus delivers better building performance when compared to minimum code construction. But how exactly does the standard support performance? ...
Biodiversity
While biodiversity – a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on earth – has been around for thousands of years, ...
The granny flat is back
Many people, particularly a younger cohort, would be unfamiliar with the term ‘granny flat’. However, while the concept may be foreign to some, ...
Formative years
Welsch’s formative years in East Germany, when materials were in short supply and many challenges in sourcing labour, have also directed his approach ...
Formative years part 2: My grandmother and The Rolling Stones
This is a story about my grandmother. Growing up in East Germany we had limited opportunities to travel and virtually no access ...
Formative years part 3: The Wall, Stasi and Fish
In June 1988, the Brandenburg Gate guarding the Wall in the centre of Berlin, became the half way line in the “Cold War ...
Q&A with Australian Design Review
The following is from the Australian Design Review Q&A column, in which they discuss an architect’s life, inspiration, challenges and aspirations: “This ...
Inner City Downsize sold
“Helen Patrikios won the keys to 220 Scotchmer St for $1.722 million, $172,000 above reserve, after her friend held off two other competitors ...
Getting townhouse design spot on
“Townhouses have become hugely popular in Melbourne. They offer low-maintenance living and are an ideal way to accommodate our exploding population, particularly in ...
Madame Butterfly and Catherine the Great
Music has been a constant companion of my life. As for many of us it is much more than only songs: it reflects ...
Everyone’s dream home – Max’s high rise
Designed by Max in Grade 4 this is one of our most visionary projects to date. This residence can be used as ...
How to upgrade mid-century modern
“Something special is taking shape in the garden of Megan and Sam’s home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Under the shade of a towering ...
A green oasis for Melbourne’s CBD
This project was designed for Green Magazine’s Invert exhibition held in October, 2017, in conjunction with MINI (the cars) and the City of ...
Deutsche Schule Melbourne 10 years on
Last year the Deutsche Schule Melbourne in Fitzroy North celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Some 14 years earlier, and encouraged by a visit ...
An article about home and art
“A year after Meagan and her husband Steven missed out on their dream home at auction, they bought this block in Melbourne’s inner ...
Out of tragedy comes opportunity
“When the devastating Black Saturday fires swept through Victorian bush land it was hard for anyone to imagine a positive outcome. However, nearly ...