Architecture and Home Design

Bill’s House, L-Shaped House in Sydney, designed by Tony Owen Partners. The house has ” L-Shaped “configuration to optimize the solar aspect to living spaces. There is also a central courtyard to the west, which allows light to penetrate the center of the house and also serves to break the concentration of the facade. The house was designed to make maximum use of concrete and solid construction. Because of the client’s heritage, the design was influenced by the materials and forms of Mediterranean Architecture. The curved shell forms reflect the sails of the fishing boats from the Greek Islands. In addition the client does a lot of entertaining and wanted a house which maximized the connection to a large outdoor space. [ Via ]

Harpa Apartment, is Contemporary Apartment was designed by Johannsen and Associates. located in Sydney, Australia. Harp provides a relaxed environment and ecology of their residents, with excellent solar access and ventilation, generous spaces climbing outdoor waterfront park for each apartment.

Listed in response to the unique coastal setting and close to heritage, this 19-floor apartment in the land development is a precedent in the vicinity of new high quality Little Bay, southeast of Sydney. (more…)