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Interview in Architecture Australia Magazine 

 

Our Design Director Phillip has featured in the latest issue of Architecture Australia Magazine, as part of a panel of respected Architects from practices around Australia.

 

A discussion piece on small practice, Phillip speaks on the unique ways in which we practise, our beliefs in the value of design, how we measure project success, our engagement with the community and importantly - what we love about what we do!

 

We are passionate advocates for great design and enjoy sharing it with those in regional areas and this piece shares some great insights. See below to view the article in full. 

 

 
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A.C. & C.A. Macknight Research Project Update

 

The ongoing research project into the work of former local Architects A.C. & C.A. Macknight continues, with a lovely set of original drawings back from the framers, now preserved for the next century through mounting on museum-quality card in a period style frame.

 

The particular house referenced here was designed by the Macknight’s in the early years of their partnership (as Father and Son), for a local Corowa family and in fact the house remains in the family to this day. Built from double brick and rendered in concrete, this handsome residence was completed in 1936/1937.

 

It is a fine example of the ‘crafted' approach to domestic architecture; which first appeared during the Arts and Crafts period of design, commonly seen in many leafy Melbourne suburbs like Kew, Armadale and Hawthorn.

 

You may notice the formality of the floorplan, with very specific zones for family, staff, formal occasions and functions. The main entry to the house is actually located on the south side, taking visitors on a journey through the garden into a pentagonal-shaped reception lobby, large enough to ‘receive’ guests and serve cocktails before moving to the dining room. After dinner, guests might move from the living room to the large outside terrace. Reflections of a time now passed, but perhaps due for a reprise!

 

If you own a Macknight house and are interested in knowing more about its history or how you might go about preserving and modifying it for modern living, please get in touch.

Hitting the Road

 

Our team has been as busy as ever over the past month, on the road for some exciting meetings with new clients for projects in Albury, Griffith and Beechworth, as well as closer to home here in Corowa.

 

Work is underway on many new projects, from houses to Museums, restaurants to Masterplans and through this new presentation method we'll be able to start sharing progress of these with you.

 

If you’re thinking of building a new home, or revitalising your current one (and want something out of the ordinary) we’d love to hear from you.

 
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