Designing for longevity, Ha Architecture looks to timber
February 14, 2023
For Ha Architecture, with every new build, interior, or urban design comes the opportunity to embed the ideas of longevity and small-footprint living. From custom residential builds to large-scale commercial, there’s always an opportunity for Ha Architecture to infuse their sense of lasting design into a project. We recently caught up with Ha Architecture Principal, Nick Harding, to discuss some of their latest projects, where the common thread is crafting a design that its patrons or inhabitants will cherish now and for years to come.
Midway House by Habiter Studio
January 11, 2023
The lure of Tasmania’s rugged beauty has retained a strong hold on designers, artists, craftspeople and holidaymakers alike. The island’s innate connection to the earth and its elements has captured hearts, frequently informing design decisions and occasionally calling its admirers to settle into its majestic landscape and make a home amongst its rolling hills, crashing waves and lush canopies. With a desire to be amongst Tasmania’s beautiful chaos, residential designer and founder of the newly formed home design studio Habiter Studio, Daniel Colthorpe, made the tree change to Hobart six years ago. His latest project reflects his deep connection to his Tassie home and pays homage to his favourite building material- timber.
Pompei by Carter Williamson Architects
December 13, 2022
Nestled in Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Forest Lodge rests one of Carter Williamson Architects latest projects, Pompei. Playing with a soft and luxurious palette filled with flowing textures and rounded shapes, the Pompei update brought life back into a Victorian-era terrace, returning the home to its former glory.
Three Capes Cabin
November 17, 2022
Three Capes Cabin is a tribute to place and one man’s tenacity. It was love at first sight when the brawns and brains behind the Tasman Peninsula build, Daniel Bush, first visited the area five years ago. Near his cabin lies a treasure trove of secret coves and Port Arthur’s historical ruins. Along the coastline, Antarctic swells smash against the ancient dolerite cliffs of the Three Capes Track, one of the most renowned multi-day walks in Australia. It took Daniel’s breath away, and that’s exactly why he sought to build, quite literally, Three Capes Cabin - so guests could detox from their working lives and drink in the peninsula’s beauty.
Tasmanian Oak ties the knot between His and Her House
October 25, 2022
His and Her House is the unity of two clients’ dream homes, each engaging FMD Architects for their separate builds before amalgamating on a third. The 158 m² home in Melbourne’s Clifton Hill is modest in size but uses clever geometry to create scale.
Tasmanian timber forever home at the peak of its game
October 5, 2022
Like a baroque painting, 3 Peaks Haus is bursting with character. The Willunga home leans into abstract expressionism through various materials, contours and colours.
Launceston's mass timber building a glimpse into the built environment future
September 29, 2022
The new headquarters for health insurance company St Luke’s Health is a building ahead of its time. The 5,500sqm Launceston project will be the most sustainable and carbon-positive office development in Tasmania, and the targeted 40% reduction in carbon will make it one of the first Net Zero Carbon projects in Australia.
Award-winning Cradle Coast Campus evokes a sense of calm with Tasmanian timber
September 19, 2022
When tasked with designing the University of Tasmania’s new Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie, John Wardle Architects, Philp Lighton Architects and Room 11 knew the building had to evoke a sense of calm while still looking visually striking. Tasmanian timber was the answer.
Why Tasmanian Oak flooring should be part of your next home instalment
September 15, 2022
Specifying, building or renovating? When it comes to stability, reliability and striking appearance for timber flooring, you can’t look past Tasmanian Oak. Tasmanian Oak is a popular interior timber choice, be it for panelling, furniture or flooring. Warm, dense and recognised for its excellent staining qualities, this highly resilient timber gives off a smooth, lustrous finish.
Five Yards House inspires architect’s own build, Casa Acton.
August 30, 2022
Five Yards House was the catalyst for Archier Director Josh FitzGerald to build his own home, Casa Acton. Josh and his partner Millie’s moveable masterpiece, nestled in Acton bushland, “questions the purpose of architecture and its relationship with the natural world” and shares similar, cost-efficient materials and design.
Using Tasmania Timber as a feature piece where it counts
August 23, 2022
If you want to make an interior space burst with character, look no further than the alluring design of the Sand Castle for inspiration. Studio Yugen’s Creative Director Georgina Twyford opted for Tasmanian Oak as the centrepiece of this luxe, light-drenched Queensland home. Porta’s Strata Tasmanian Oak Lining Boards run vertically up the hallway to meet the kitchen and adjacent living area. Georgina breaks down her interior design methodology for this stunning home renovation.
Intricacies of Fusilier Cottage pay off for Bence Mulcahy and client
August 17, 2022
Residential and commercial, heritage and contemporary, Fusilier Cottage is one of the most complex yet stunning ‘beasts’ architect Shamus Mulcahy has ever tamed.
A not-so-little leap of faith
August 9, 2022
Phil Vanier’s leap from television commercials producer to furniture and cabinetry maker is about as big as it gets. But dig a little deeper and you start to uncover a common thread - a passion for craft, be it tangible or digital.
A John Wardle first, the crown jewel to Launceston’s Inveresk Library
July 28, 2022
Forming what was once part of Tasmania’s largest industrial site, Launceston’s Inveresk area is fast becoming the beating, cultural heart of the city. The redevelopment of the precinct area is the single largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history, and as part of the University of Tasmania’s transition to the area, the latest project to be unveiled is the new Inveresk Library.
Williams + Goulder choose Cusp CLT for Self Portrait at Melbourne Design Week
July 4, 2022
Melbourne design week is an annual showcase of the best collectible contemporary design in Australia. It is the event for Australia’s leading designers to exhibit their work. Within the many exhibits Friends and Associates curated a collection of works around the narrative self-portrait – inviting 22 leading creatives to ‘tell us who they are in this moment’ representing themselves in a single project. Jon Goulder and Henry Williams chose Cusp CLT to design a minimalist table to showcase a collection of ceramics and tableware – “a grown-up response to a world where there is too much design”.
Tasmanian Timber at Equinox Evolution Melbourne
June 23, 2022
Tasmanian Timber will be at Melbourne's Equinox Evolution on Thursday, 30 June 2022. Come and meet industry expert Greg Nolan and see our award-winning stall.
Heightened demand for products from Tasmanian-managed forests
June 17, 2022
There’s been an increased demand for products sourced from Tasmanian-managed forests both through and post the pandemic, says Britton Timber’s Shawn Britton.
Timber transforms Lexus of Tasmania showroom into an inviting home-like sanctuary
June 1, 2022
Tasmanian architecture practice Core Collective Architects have a love of materials in their raw state and Director Ryan Strating says solid timber is the gold standard. Working alongside Drew Edwards, Director at BYA Architects, their recently launched project the Lexus of Tasmania sales suite is a stunning example of how the use of timber can elevate a traditionally cold commercial space into one that is welcoming and comfortable with residential qualities. Inspired by the INTERSECT BY LEXUS luxury brand-experience concept, the new facility goes well beyond the concept of a traditional sales centre by projecting the Lexus brand promise at every touchpoint.
10 Fold House by Timmins Whyte
May 27, 2022
Honing their craft over the last fourteen years and overseeing more than 230 projects, architect Sally Timmins and building designer David Whyte have led the way on some of Australia’s most charming home builds and meticulous commercial projects. Backed by a small team of equally passionate architects and designers, Timmins+Whyte have proved through their timeless, nature centric designs that they’re here to stay and make their mark on Australian Architecture. Catching up with Tasmanian born Co-founder and Director, Sally Timmins, she takes us through their most recent build, 10 Fold House.
Innate 2.0 by Jon Goulder and Fiona Lyda
May 23, 2022
Four years after the debut of the Innate Collection, a furniture range by Adelaide-based designer-maker Jon Goulder and Sydney design retailer Fiona Lyda, the design powerhouses are back at it again, releasing the second iteration of the Innate collection- Innate 2.0.
