One of the #hasouthhouse shots from handover early in the year, showing the stairway to the main bedroom.
The 5m wide constraints of a row house generally result in unexpected opportunities to create a sense of space. Out of necessity each function borrows from the next and that interface is where interesting and useful spaces can be created.
More to come on this project very soon…
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Nov 9
We are excited to announce the release of
THE FUTUREPROOF HOME: @framemagazine publication which explores how we can live more consciously, and features #halivingquarters 🤙
The last three years have transformed our perception of home. For some, it emerged as a haven amidst the chaos, a space for strengthening family ties and cultivating new interests. It transcended its role as a mere shelter, morphing into an office, gym and studio. Conversely, for others, it became a confining space, oppressive and restrictive, lacking in privacy and functionality. The absence of proper infrastructure and adaptability resulted in an overwhelming convergence of people and tasks into one space.
The pandemic laid bare the shortcomings of traditional housing design, sparking a profound re-evaluation of the home’s purpose and function. However, this wasn’t an abrupt shift; it marked the peak of a slow, ongoing transition. Individuals had grown increasingly aware of their options and limitations concerning their living spaces. They began to notice previously disregarded details and started to question and redefine the notion of domesticity.
Get a copy!
https://frameweb.com/article/book/the-futureproof-home-frames-latest-title-explores-how-we-can-live-more-consciously
Project Team @mdb.arc @dominique_p_ @miles_ritzmann
Built by @towerprojects
Photo by @_clintonweaver
Styling by @atelier_lab_
#halivingquarters
#ha_arc #independentliving #aginginplace
Oct 23
Revealing some lovely shots of #hasouthhouse from handover early in the year.
The project is a continuation of our thinking around courtyard homes. The south facing rear yard lent itself to an attached pavilion which created new north facing living spaces and courtyard.
The new pavilion to the rear acknowledges the historical stable structures of the neighbourhood while creating an address to the side street.
More to come on this project very soon…
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Oct 10
Progress from Furneaux Distillery, Flinders Island TAS.
Last month the team on site gave the project a push towards completion. The interior for the tasting room, including meticulous formwork for the island bar has been fabricated here in Melbourne by none other than @djmuzz The interior components were fabricated into segments to be packed into a container and shipped to the island. The concrete bar has now been poured and the Blackbutt interior has been installed.
In this picture you can see the north facing entry courtyard to the tasting room underway. The round window in the courtyard wall provides a framed view to the native forest behind the distillery. From the entry courtyard you will have a clear view south through the tasting room to the pristine coastline and The Hazards beyond.
Jul 31
Village Quarters
As a continuation of our investigation into ageing in place / independent living accommodation with our Living Quarters project, we recently embarked on the Remagining Where We Live Competition for the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Our research has identified that a dwelling of 4-5 people feels like a home. To scale this concept, we developed a model of two joined homes, creating a shared household/dwelling of no more than 8 residents around a shared living space and kitchen.
The Village Quarters proposal was to arrange this module in two repeatable configurations to create a village of shared, domestic scaled households. This model is designed to
be scaled up or down and facilitate varying configurations to foster a community built around the Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines in any context.
A very special thank you to the @sblastudio team for the collaboration, @aliceblackwood and the wonderful effort from the Ha team @issey_me_markay @aariskatsoulakis @stevecoster33
A big congratulations to the winning entrants and in-particular our peers who we are excited to continue to conversation with.
You can view the winning schemes at the link below:
https://www.health.gov.au/reimagining-where-we-live/winners
May 24
After many projects of varying scales and use, there is still nothing more challenging yet rewarding than unlocking a 5m wide row house’s potential. When you add into the equation south facing rear yard, strict heritage overlay due to the subject site being on a prominent street corner, neighbours, questionable localised planning policy, budget constraints, and then designing through the midst of covid lockdown via zoom, it starts to become a daunting proposition.
After 4 years, with 2 of those years negotiating planning approval, we would like to finally introduce you to #hasouthhouse
A big thank you to our amazingly trusting and supportive clients @chantelmcglade @jason_mcglade 🙏🏽
A wonderful effort by the dream team who seamlessly delivered the project:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Stay tuned for more about this project✌️
Photo by @phamstapham
May 14
