3.11.2025
Honeyworks House: How Blackwood and considered design created a home that hasn’t aged in ten years
When architect Paul Butterworth was commissioned to design Honeyworks House a decade ago, the brief was clear: create a modest, garden-oriented home for empty nesters returning from North Queensland to Brisbane that would sit comfortably amongst its mid-century modern neighbours. What emerged was a masterclass in how authentic materials,...
27.10.2025
Built to age gracefully: Spring Beach House, the little cottage that glows.
Nestled along the rugged Tasmanian coastline of Spring Beach, a modest 100 square metre retreat demonstrates how thoughtful material choices can create extraordinary spaces. Designed by Scale Architecture for two sisters seeking a grounded, warm little space to spend time with their loved ones, the Spring Beach House is a masterclass...
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Professor Greg Nolan, architect, researcher, problem solver and raconteur on the most asked questions about Tasmanian Timber.
Professor Greg Nolan arrived at the Original Thinkers podcast studio on his push bike, in his high visibility vest, a vest that has no doubt seen it’s share of building sites, sawmills and forestry coupes.Â
Structural Timber: Radiata beams, the hero of Warwick Street House by Dock4 Architects
In the heart of West Hobart, Warwick Street House is a story of timeless materiality and contemporary transformation. Dock4 Architects have reimagined a classic 1900s Federation home to better suit the needs of a growing…
Carcassonne by FMD Architects
Located in Melbourne’s south-east, a once-obscured 1920s heritage-listed house has been transformed into a layered, light-filled family home. Carcassonne, designed by Fiona Dunin and the team at FMD Architects, is a sensitive yet bold alteration…
Timber, Community & Care: Aged Care Facilities by Cykel Architecture
Cykel Architecture is redefining aged care design in Tasmania, bringing warmth, sustainability, and a deep connection to local materials through their work on OneCare’s portfolio of aged care facilities across Tasmania, including the latest Barossa…
Designing for Longevity
In the pursuit of sustainable architecture, designing for longevity is crucial to ensure that buildings can withstand the test of time while minimising their environmental impact. Oslotre, a specialist timber design consultancy based in Oslo,…
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Michael Lee ·What’s Possible with Australian Resources
What’s Possible with Australian Resources
Michael Lee is a technical expert in Tasmanian Timber. Mick, as he’s known within the sector, has over 30 years experience in research, timber production, and systems. He works with builders, designers, and architects to create solutions that benefit the environment, the economy, and the community.
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