Muir Building Assembly Studio A young family purchased a mid-century dwelling overlooking Narrabeen lagoon and Collaroy beach in Sydneys norther suburbs. This traditional timber house floats on a steep site with a panoramic view of the water beyond. This house had begun to show signs of wear and age and was beginning to feel too…

Muir Building Assembly Studio Located overlooking the eastern suburbs Queens Park, this 2-storey detached family home takes advantage of the views towards the Sydney CBD skyline and the Blue Mountains beyond. The current dwelling was starting to exhibit limitations often experienced by a young, growing family. The alterations and additions to the residence included a…

Muir Building Assembly Studio Located within a picturesque northern NSW community, a new double storey dwelling and shed were designed for a sea-changing couple seeking to focus on passive environmental design elements. The project creates an unobtrusive connection to the surrounding landscape. It takes advantage of solar access and cross-ventilation, as well as views from…

Muir Building Assembly Studio With a focus on increased natural light and ventilation, the alterations and additions to this attached terrace house located within a Heritage Conservation Area needed to accommodate to a multi-generational family with a desire to live under the same roof. Originally planned to respond to failing flooring due to poor stormwater…

A lack of planning foresight, installation and maintenance have led to poor living conditions and health issues in the buildings we examined in this exercise. Poor conditions, over crowding, dust and temperature control have made it difficult to maintain hygiene and well being as outlined by Housing for Health and Health Habitat written by Paul…

The Surry Hills Public Pool is a technical exploration of the connection between structural engineering and architecture. Situated adjacent to historical social and political landmarks. The site creates an inner city oasis bounded by thick walls with openings that provide suggestions as to the activities within.  The centre is intended to be open to the…

The anticipation has been building since sunrise. The sun finally disappears below the horizon, turning the golden twilight skies to black. The chirping of insects becomes increasingly loud. This is the signal you have been waiting for. The start of the journey through to the lantern.  An hour has past, the pathway shows no promise.…