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News • News • 31 Dec 2022

Darwin 111 by Hermanos Goldenberg exemplifies interdisciplinary design process

Situated at the corner of Darwin and Loyola streets in front of an old tannery, Darwin 111, designed by Hermanos Goldenberg, is a residential building with a gastronomic place and parking.  Federico Kulekdjian The structure comprises two volumes interlinked via a circulation bridge and separated by an enclosed patio or a street, inspired by the typology of the formerly mentioned tannery. Featuring steel construction, the structure was built in a contemporary and interdisciplinary design process, taking only a year to complete.  Federico Kulekdjian Alveolar concrete bricks were used to raise the dividing walls between the exterior and interior. Upon enclosing the structure, reinforced concrete stairs with railin... More

Project • By Cera Stribley • Private Houses

Parkside Beach House

Taking inspiration from the iconic Mornington bathing boxes, Parkside Beach House features concrete bricks and timber batten cladding throughout. The property is ideal for multi-family use and balances open and spacious communal areas with the privacy of secluded retreats. This holiday home is designed to accommodate multiple families and guests simultaneously, creating the need for both insulated, private spheres as well as functional and welcoming communal areas. With apartment-like spaces, private entry points and a kitchenette independent of the main living/kitchen area, Parkside fits this brief perfectly. With the dramatic juxtaposition of the timber batten cladding and block work of the carport area, the exterior of the... More