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Posts Tagged ‘Australia’

Modern house in Australia

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Australia houseThe Australian architect Casey Brown Architecture created this amazing house near Sydney, Australia. Situated on a 45 degree slope of the western coast of Pituotar north of Sydney, the property is surrounded by National Park. The house is a series of glass, steel and copper pavilions designed to blend with the stunning natural environment. Lower pavilions are based on masivna retaining wall of sandstone quarried from the property.
The entertainment here include a boat trip or beach and slowly climb the hill. Then you can relax in the bedroom for guests to explore the winery and the Cabinet with a grove of bamboo. The path continues through a fully transparent glass pavilions and a magnificent kitchen with dining area.
The place is covered by layers of steel hoods and copper roofs. The master bedroom or “eyrie” stands at 50 m height in a forest of trees kasuarina, accessible only by a frighteningly steep slope.
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Theatricality in Australia

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Theatricality AustraliaFor some incarnations needed artistry and finesse. Many designers seek inspiration, regardless of the size of the project. Architects from Ashton Raggatt McDougal (ARM) are the creators of the artistic center Melbourne Recital Center Theater Company and Melbourne Theater Company next door. The aim is to restore ruined southern part of Melbourne, known as Southbank, and to catch the most dynamic neighborhoods of the city. ARM achieved such glorious success with design ideas that instantly receive medals Victorian Architecture Medal for 2009, which provides for the highest achievements in architecture and urban design for the exterior and interior. Too long-standing rivalry is the Melbourne and Sydney. Now they can compete and theater halls. ARM collaborates with Arup Acoustics in order to create space with 1000 seats and 150-seat hall. Amalgamation of modern architecture and acoustic qualities makes the room “Elizabeth Murdoch” in a challenge to the senses. Classical proportions of a shoe box are taken on loan from the European concert halls, and geometric shapes are intended as nearest to the stage from anywhere.
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