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Elise Sorge
Illawarra Building Designer takes out prestigious awards at the BDAA National Design Awards – Student Design (Open) Category

Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti

Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti Address: Piazza San Marco, 101, 30124 Venice, Italy Architect: Carlo Scarpa Website: http://www.negoziolivetti.it/ This week we are visiting the Negozio Olivetti, a former showroom (now museum) located in the Procuratie Vecchie, one of the buildings surrounding St Mark’s Square in Venice Italy. The commercial fitout is a fine example of […]

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On the Web: Archdaily

There are lots of fantastic blogs and eNews sites to be found on the web. We thought it would be fun to show you some of our favourites. This week we are looking at Archdaily. This USA based online publication literally emails out daily links to some of the latest architecture and interior design projects […]

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Material Matters: Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yakisugi), which translates to ‘burnt cedar board’, is a centuries old Japanese technique of charring “Sugi” (cedar – Cryptomeria japonica) planks which can be used for residential siding (cladding), fencing, and decking. Traditionally Japanese carpenters preferred the durability and unique finish of recovered driftwood that had been exposed the […]

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Out of the Box: Architecture for Cats

Studies have found that the presence of pets in work spaces helps improve mental health and reduces absenteeism. Built Form Design Academy has its own furry friend who can often be found snoozing on drawing sets! This week we thought we’d focus on architecture for pets. Check out an article on the Inhabitat website about […]

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Out & About: Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2017

This week Built Form Design Academy staff visited Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2017 – running from 19 October – 5 November. Following the 2km coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach, this year the free outdoor exhibition features 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. From its humble beginnings twenty-one […]

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Armchair Traveller: Villa Savoye

Building Name: Villa Savoye Location: 82 Rue de Villiers, 78300 Poissy, France Architect: Le Corbusier Website: http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/   The Villa Savoye in Poissy France is a modernist design classic that was completed in 1931. The house was designed as a country retreat by Swiss born, Parisian avant-garde artist and architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887-1965) – better […]

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