Fairfax Walk Viewing Platforms
Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcing steel is the main issue affecting the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in coastal environments. In these environments, invasive chloride ions penetrate into concrete and create a corrosive environment for steel bars. This was the main concern of the client and architects for this beautiful concrete landscape located on the North Head sanctuary.
Sydney Seaplane Terminal
Completed in June 2017, a new Sydney Seaplane terminal brings the beloved back to Rose Bay. PENETRON ADMIX was used in the precast elements to ensure impermeability for a structure built wholly over seawater.
SkyGlass® Ready for NCC Code Changes
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 will see some sections become mandatory from 1 May 2023. Included here will be reference to the new Australian Standard: AS 1288:2021 Glass in buildings — Selection and installation with specific changes to Balustrades.
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North of Auckland, Herbst Architects again produce a sophisticated response to climate and context in this house that we revisit from 2008.
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First published in 2008, this Tim Dorrington-designed beach house in the Far North is inspired by memories of holidays under canvas.
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Architect Jack McKinney was the lead designer for Ahi at Commercial Bay. In this collaboration with Warwick Fabrics, he discusses some of the material and fabric choices for this eatery.
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Mark Southcombe explores Athfield Architects’ Waitohi Johnsonville Library and Community Hub and finds a building that prioritises placemaking and connections to the urban context.
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Christopher Kelly looks at the socially equitable, Jasmax-designed 26 Aroha, a Terrace Housing and Apartment Building (THAB) in Sandringham, and discovers the beginnings of our own Aotearoan culture of living closer together.
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North of Auckland, Herbst Architects again produce a sophisticated response to climate and context in this house that we revisit from 2008.
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The recently opened Transport Hub at Les Mills Auckland City forms part of the gym’s ‘permeable campus’, providing a space which is both flexible and designed to increase community engagement.
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“Tan’s Garden Villa” Back in 2001, the Owner, Mr Adrian Tan, commissioned Aamer to design his house(s) at No 42. There a large bungalow plot was divided into two to accommodate separate but identical houses which won the prestigious Singapore Institute of Architects’ Design Award in 2004.
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Christopher Kelly looks at the socially equitable, Jasmax-designed 26 Aroha, a Terrace Housing and Apartment Building (THAB) in Sandringham, and discovers the beginnings of our own Aotearoan culture of living closer together.
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In this apartment, designed by Grade New York for an art-loving couple, proportions and flow are just as important as are surfaces and detail. Art, however, reigns supreme and in complete unison.
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Revisit this 2008 project where Antanas Procuta Architects (now PAUA) has some fun with an archetype in a Waikato farm manager’s house.
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Amanda Harkness explores the interior design of The Hotel Britomart – Cheshire Architects’ latest project in the downtown Auckland precinct – and discovers thoughtful craftmanship at every turn.