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Project • By Pepper & Well • Private Houses

This is Lumeah

Lumeah is a house designed by the legendary architect Paul Couch in the 2000s. The original house is in Paul's distinct architectural style, characterised by a rhythm of exposed concrete beams that sit on exposed concrete walls. The exposed slab continues the concrete through most of the house, infilled with bluestone paving in the wet areas, solid timber internal doors, stainless steel joinery, hybrid windows of timber and steel, and a ceiling covering of Stramit Board - panelling made from compressed straw. There is not a single painted surface in the house. Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Most of the original house was in its original state, with the exception of the Ensuite which had been subject to some awkward... More

Project • By Kirsten Johnstone Architecture • Private Houses

Veil & Co. House

Idyllically located in a Sunshine Coast hamlet wedged between nature reserves, Currimundi Lake and the surf beach, Veil + Co. House is a multigenerational co-living coastal residence. With an atypical entry and a deeply setback main dwelling, the project reinterprets traditional Queensland housing for contemporary living, showcasing flexible accommodation and high levels of privacy. Alanna Jayne McTiernan This new home needed to flexibly accommodate grandparents or Airbnb guests while also providing adaptable long term family living along with work-from-home requirements for both parents. Visual and acoustic privacy required particular attention to suit a multigenerational or shared accommodation arrangement with the clients’ yo... More

Product • By Gosford Quarries Sandstone • Sandstone Paving

Sandstone Paving

Gosford Quarries quality Australian Sandstone Paving is available in a variety of thicknesses and customisable sizes to suit any project requirements and architectural specification. Australian Sandstone is the ideal material for floor paving because it is naturally slip-resistant and has incredible natural thermal regulation, making it an ideal material for pools and outdoor entertaining spaces. Gosford Quarries Sandstone paving is available in the largest variety of sandstone colours (Brown, Pink, White, Grey, Gold and Cream) in Australia, making it an ideal option for any project. Gosford Quarries and the sandstone processing experts and are able to curve, shape and custom edge finishes (Bullnose, Rockface, Chamfer, Pencil round) on s... More

Project • By Cera Stribley • Residential Landscape

Toorak House

The architecture of this building responds directly to the general typology of houses now found throughout its context and aims to counteract this in a positive way. The sculptural form is designed to direct views inwards and to the northern side of the site while maintaining privacy.The entryway is designed to entice guests inside, and wherever you are in the house you’ll have a view. The impressive form ensures all rooms point to the north over-looking the swimming pool and out towards the city. The clients love to entertain, so the kitchen and bar is specially designed to accommodate lots of extra guests. More