Mt Scanzi Residence
This is the last house I designed, built and now live in.
It brings together so many of the themes I've played with over the years.
The site is soft and undulating, but also with breathtaking views, an unusual combination, and with a Northerly aspect, full advantage is taken of the sun, making this my 4th completely Off-Grid house.
The landscape also offered great possibilities for sculpture and art, so I didn't hold back, installing some of my own experimental work, but mostly REAL artist.
Joans Bay Wharf - JBW
To be updated s Selling the Potts Point House after forty-two years was momentous.
I purchased an office suite in Jones Bay Wharf and worked there as a stopgap.
Most of the art was relocated, but even though the space was perfect, the building culture proved cold and charmless and without lifestyle, so it wasn't long before I left.
Australian Embassy morocco
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Embassy in Rabat Morocco clicking together.
A testament to Australian prefab technologies, ingenuity, design and logistics !!
CC Pines are currently completing the new Embassy in Morocco
A testament to Australian prefab technologies, ingenuity, design and logistics !!
CC Pines are currently completing the new Embassy in Morocco
Upper Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley house was designed by Alexander for himself and his partner as a weekend escape and completed in 2005.
Alexander’s extensive use of concrete, steel, glass and wood plus his obsession with adapting commercial and industrial items for use in a domestic setting meant a result would never be “suburban” (Alex’s favored term).
A weekender with a difference, simple light and robust on a 40 hectare, virtually inaccessible escarpment in kangaroo valley, with lush mountain drops.
Alexander’s extensive use of concrete, steel, glass and wood plus his obsession with adapting commercial and industrial items for use in a domestic setting meant a result would never be “suburban” (Alex’s favored term).
A weekender with a difference, simple light and robust on a 40 hectare, virtually inaccessible escarpment in kangaroo valley, with lush mountain drops.
Potts point
Personal Home of Alexander Michael
where inspiration and creativity is created
A true testament of interior design at its best.
where inspiration and creativity is created
A true testament of interior design at its best.
AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION, KIRIBATI
The Design.
It should be noted how this team, whilst addressing all the requirements of DFAT’s Pacific Island Strategy, has purposefully focused energies on two items of the total build.
The Head of Mission (HOM) residence and the Three Australian Based Staff Residences.
This approach has allowed time to properly address all the key objectives outlined in the Performance Specifications and to illustrate how these solutions can be adopted across all the AHC facilities cited in the Performance Specification.
The predominant features of this design approach includes a standardized Plug & Play bespoke modular building system that allows for:
# High flexibility in design configuration.
# Adaptable interior space allocations across all
building types.
# Positive and negative space creation for
Interior/Exterior spaces.
# Ease of site installation.
# High prefabrication content to minimize local
labour and materials content.
# Ease of replication across many and varying site
conditions.
# Extremely high durability during transportation,
installation and improved Whole of Life
maintenance costs.
# Ease of disassembly and relocatability for reuse on
or off the island.
# Allows for minimal support structures in the
under croft spaces allowing for recreational use in
shaded space.
# High three-dimensional building articulation
allowing for optimal cross breeze ventilation
through, above and below all structures.
In summery, our reusable modular system not only provides the above benefits, but also maximizes sustainability through re usability of all building elements as well as minimizing the environmental impact on the site at End of Life or the Change of Use.
The most notable feature of our design is the fly-roof. Designed to shade the structures whilst directing the heat away using natural high and low atmospheric pressures, this system has been tried and proven in many of our previous jobs.
It should be noted how this team, whilst addressing all the requirements of DFAT’s Pacific Island Strategy, has purposefully focused energies on two items of the total build.
The Head of Mission (HOM) residence and the Three Australian Based Staff Residences.
This approach has allowed time to properly address all the key objectives outlined in the Performance Specifications and to illustrate how these solutions can be adopted across all the AHC facilities cited in the Performance Specification.
The predominant features of this design approach includes a standardized Plug & Play bespoke modular building system that allows for:
# High flexibility in design configuration.
# Adaptable interior space allocations across all
building types.
# Positive and negative space creation for
Interior/Exterior spaces.
# Ease of site installation.
# High prefabrication content to minimize local
labour and materials content.
# Ease of replication across many and varying site
conditions.
# Extremely high durability during transportation,
installation and improved Whole of Life
maintenance costs.
# Ease of disassembly and relocatability for reuse on
or off the island.
# Allows for minimal support structures in the
under croft spaces allowing for recreational use in
shaded space.
# High three-dimensional building articulation
allowing for optimal cross breeze ventilation
through, above and below all structures.
In summery, our reusable modular system not only provides the above benefits, but also maximizes sustainability through re usability of all building elements as well as minimizing the environmental impact on the site at End of Life or the Change of Use.
The most notable feature of our design is the fly-roof. Designed to shade the structures whilst directing the heat away using natural high and low atmospheric pressures, this system has been tried and proven in many of our previous jobs.
Balmoral apartment
Balmoral apartment and building refurbishment.
Sydney Aquatic Centre
Proposal to revamp the Change Rooms at the Sydney Aquatic Centre.
Storm water house i
Using 16 ton concrete storm water culverts, this eccentric dream hideaway sits perched overlooking the Fish River on a small rural property just outside of Tarana, NSW.
Despite being built from concrete which itself is high in embodied energy, the dwelling will stand the test of time.
The passive solar aspects of this design will not be fully realized until the fiber cement shade awnings are installed along the north and west walls and large curtains hang over the exposed glass areas.
Stainless steel cables are embedded on the external facade, for a future green wall.
The existing dam supplies water to the newly planted orchard and gardens. Surprisingly little waste was generated during the build partly due to the prefabricated nature of this building.
Having a small footprint the house is heated by hydronic underfloor heating.
With 2 slow combustion heaters providing ambiance.
The house runs from a 3.5kW stand alone solar system so hair dryers and toasters are a thing of the past.
Despite being built from concrete which itself is high in embodied energy, the dwelling will stand the test of time.
The passive solar aspects of this design will not be fully realized until the fiber cement shade awnings are installed along the north and west walls and large curtains hang over the exposed glass areas.
Stainless steel cables are embedded on the external facade, for a future green wall.
The existing dam supplies water to the newly planted orchard and gardens. Surprisingly little waste was generated during the build partly due to the prefabricated nature of this building.
Having a small footprint the house is heated by hydronic underfloor heating.
With 2 slow combustion heaters providing ambiance.
The house runs from a 3.5kW stand alone solar system so hair dryers and toasters are a thing of the past.
storm water house ii
Another build inspired by Storm Water House I.
The shed gerroa
A beach and farm escape located on the lush green hills of Gerroa that roll down to the ocean on the stunning South Coast of NSW.
The Shed is nestled between Gerringong Golf Course and Seven Mile Beach, only 90 minutes from Sydney and 10 minutes to Berry and Kiama.
The Shed celebrates an industrial aesthetic with
soaring 5 metre ceilings, expansive use of glass,
concrete floors and stunning views.
A pool and fireplace make it the perfect Summer and Winter escape.
The Shed is nestled between Gerringong Golf Course and Seven Mile Beach, only 90 minutes from Sydney and 10 minutes to Berry and Kiama.
The Shed celebrates an industrial aesthetic with
soaring 5 metre ceilings, expansive use of glass,
concrete floors and stunning views.
A pool and fireplace make it the perfect Summer and Winter escape.
proto house I
A hidden retreat hideaway located in the mountains of Mt Scanzi .
This magnificent steel and glass dual pavilion- style contemporary home sits quietly on a large open level shelf and enjoys commanding, panoramic views of Kangaroo Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Multiple sets of glass bi-fold doors and Louvre windows all facing sunny due north allow 180-degree uninterrupted views across the valley from multiple vantage points.
Set on twelve pristine, easy-care acres, the functional yet cleverly conceived living, dining and kitchen areas at one end are connected by a soaring breezeway and atrium with citrus orchard to the sleeping zone which offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The luxurious master suite opens out to the world through stackable glass doors and has a private en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower and free-standing bath.
This magnificent steel and glass dual pavilion- style contemporary home sits quietly on a large open level shelf and enjoys commanding, panoramic views of Kangaroo Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Multiple sets of glass bi-fold doors and Louvre windows all facing sunny due north allow 180-degree uninterrupted views across the valley from multiple vantage points.
Set on twelve pristine, easy-care acres, the functional yet cleverly conceived living, dining and kitchen areas at one end are connected by a soaring breezeway and atrium with citrus orchard to the sleeping zone which offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The luxurious master suite opens out to the world through stackable glass doors and has a private en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower and free-standing bath.
Sky ridge
proto house ii
This extraordinary home has been designed to leave as small an impact on the environment as possible yet a huge impact on those who stay there.
The robust black barn is set on just 10 acres over looking the valley back towards the village. Constructed of steel, glass and polished concrete floors with an industrial feel throughout, this Eco home is entirely off the grid and Solar powered.
The four queen bedroom pods accessed on the second level each have their own en suite shower rooms and toilets, the third also having a free standing bath, allowing you to simply lay there and look at the magical views.
The open lounge-dining and industrial kitchen area is enhanced with stunning artwork and lighting.
The retractable glass doors on three sides bring the outside in and allows the air to freely circulate and flow yet insulated against the cooler winter winds.
The robust black barn is set on just 10 acres over looking the valley back towards the village. Constructed of steel, glass and polished concrete floors with an industrial feel throughout, this Eco home is entirely off the grid and Solar powered.
The four queen bedroom pods accessed on the second level each have their own en suite shower rooms and toilets, the third also having a free standing bath, allowing you to simply lay there and look at the magical views.
The open lounge-dining and industrial kitchen area is enhanced with stunning artwork and lighting.
The retractable glass doors on three sides bring the outside in and allows the air to freely circulate and flow yet insulated against the cooler winter winds.
proto house iii
A dream getaway luxury recluse situated in Upper kangaroo valley
Proto house iv
Located in one of the most beautiful places in the upper kangaroo valley.
Set in a pristine location overseeing mountains with mythical serenity at it's heart.
The Aircraft Hanger Door provides this home the grand entrance one requires to set the standard.
A 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom masterpiece each with a unique wood burning heater/stove top in each room.
2 of the bedrooms are complimented with en suite's. A house within a house bathroom with beautiful views.
2 other bedrooms include a little nook reading area, just get away and read & relax.
A industrial solar and battery bank system to power the home or your electric vehicle
A very low maintenance design and Eco friendly attitude approach
Set in a pristine location overseeing mountains with mythical serenity at it's heart.
The Aircraft Hanger Door provides this home the grand entrance one requires to set the standard.
A 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom masterpiece each with a unique wood burning heater/stove top in each room.
2 of the bedrooms are complimented with en suite's. A house within a house bathroom with beautiful views.
2 other bedrooms include a little nook reading area, just get away and read & relax.
A industrial solar and battery bank system to power the home or your electric vehicle
A very low maintenance design and Eco friendly attitude approach
BELLEVUE HILL RESIDENCE
A Modern Black & White multi level residence.
black star
Black Star is a boutique luxury accommodation in Kangaroo Valley.
Pass through the gates onto the 5 acre residence, and the drama continues, as woodland peels away to reveal the house itself; an instantly grand, yet contemporary take on a traditional black barn, framed against arguably the most iconic view of Barrengarry Mountain the area has to offer.
Black Star has been thoughtfully designed to maximize the beauty of the valleys contrasting seasons: from the snug warmth of its iconic central fireplace on a cold winter night, to its ingenious bi-fold doors that open up the interior space to the wraparound exterior deck, allowing a perfect spot to both BBQ and dine outside on a summer night, whilst taking in the breathtaking spectacle of the mountain beyond.
Pass through the gates onto the 5 acre residence, and the drama continues, as woodland peels away to reveal the house itself; an instantly grand, yet contemporary take on a traditional black barn, framed against arguably the most iconic view of Barrengarry Mountain the area has to offer.
Black Star has been thoughtfully designed to maximize the beauty of the valleys contrasting seasons: from the snug warmth of its iconic central fireplace on a cold winter night, to its ingenious bi-fold doors that open up the interior space to the wraparound exterior deck, allowing a perfect spot to both BBQ and dine outside on a summer night, whilst taking in the breathtaking spectacle of the mountain beyond.
brookvale
A commercial space with a lot of natural light.
Elizabeth bay apartment
Penthouse apartment Elizabeth Bay
Included a new rooftop level.
Included a new rooftop level.
juba hotel
A re design of a hotel in the south of Sudan.
Mount murray
A heritage home with a touch of glamour, with modern features.
A space of creativity for artists to be inspired.
A space of creativity for artists to be inspired.
private gallery spain
vauclues residence
Interior design on steroids.
Wagga wagga residence
A re-design of a pool house, in keeping with heritage ambiance.
Woolloomooloo
This timeless look with a interior design to match.
Wagga hanger proposal
This was the proposed design for improving Wagga Wagga Airport.
The lodge proposal canberra
Jones bay wharf
Head office for the 4Arrows Group.
Completed in 2005.
Completed in 2005.
Aircraft hanger
Regional Office and Hanger for Helliair and Ausair in Wagga Wagga, completed in 2005.
Australian galleries
Australian Galleries came to Sydney from Melbourne over two decades ago. I was asked to redesign an existing site, which included the facade of a Victorian terrace on the street-front, and an unattractive two story warehouse at the rear of the site.
The photo-montage to the right is an illustration of this new proposal and as is.
The photo-montage to the right is an illustration of this new proposal and as is.
Hunters Hill Residence
Residence Point Piper
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Beach apartment
Country house
Just Warming Up
More to come.
