Frank Gehry's Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney, stands as a testament to the unique way in which bricks can be used playfully and unconventionally. This project offered many challenges for all parties involved from building suppliers to engineers.
BlueCare Sunrise Beach Aged Care Home represents a significant advancement in aged care design. Located just south of Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the project embraced key insights from the recent Royal Commission into aged care, focusing on home-like environments, nature integration, and community connection.
In Australia, springtime brings with it the natural phenomenon of bee swarming. As hives become overcrowded, the queen and thousands of worker bees set off in search of a new home. While tree hollows and rock crevices are ideal, cavity brick walls in homes - especially those with unprotected weep holes - can be just as inviting. One Brisbane homeowner discovered this the hard way.
18 Loftus Street at Quay Quarter Lanes blends heritage charm with modern sustainability. Designed by Silvester Fuller, the brick-clad apartments feature bespoke apertures for light and privacy, precision brickwork by Favetti, and Weepa formed weep holes for ventilation and pest protection-earning Silver at the 2022 Sydney Design Awards.
Residential construction in Australia demands smart solutions that balance climate resilience, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. In Adelaide, homeowner Mitch made the bold decision to demolish a charming but run-down cottage and build a new home from the ground up. His goal was to honour the spirit of the original structure while embracing modern building principles that deliver long-term comfort, sustainability, and durability.