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Our clients, a semi-retired couple, one an established artist, presented Us with a curious proposition; to downsize from their substantial Queenslander family home to a new house placed immediately next door on the site of their lawn tennis court. We intuitively understood, identifying the found site within the existing site, implied a desire not to severe existing relationships to the street, neighbours and the original house. Our intention was to provide continuity to the memories of place for the family through the intervention of the new architecture and its relationships to the history of the site. Christopher Frederick Jones A formative idea was to map the available light entering the small lot. We then painted the plan and sec... More

The new Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre encourages fresh and exciting creative opportunities for locals and tourists alike in the Hunter Valley region. Each year, visitors flock to this area of New South Wales to appreciate the food, wine, and other locally made items. The new building aims to promote creative activities by providing space for functions and local art shows and offering the rural community access to international exhibitions. Brett Boardman Brett Boardman Perhaps most importantly, the space maintains flexibility throughout, catering to various demographics and changes in exhibitions. The innovative design is ‘future-proofed’ to allow for easy expansion. Windows of differing shapes perforate the conc... More