Architecture helps define the final product of any building - be it commercial or residential.
Sometimes, however, ambitious design can result in some unwanted side effects. These side effects can range from slight annoyances to actual mortal dangers. In today's blog, we're counting down three massive architectural oversights and the problems they led to.
The benefits of nature are well-documented, both on a psychological and physical level.
Sometimes, though, we simply don't get the chance to spend as much time out in nature as we'd like to. One of addressing this is to find ways of bringing nature inside. We know of the familiar ideas such as indoor-friendly plants and timber, but there are other more daring and inventive measures that can be taken. In today's blog, we look at five fantastic ways of making the inside of your home more connected with nature - be it in the literal or figurative sense.
As a city, Brisbane has some beautiful views - not just of the city itself, but of surrounding mountains and gorgeous sunsets. When in the CBD itself, there's no better way of experiencing these sights than by spending some time on a rooftop bar.
Given our recent post regarding the proposed extensive Queen's Wharf precinct redevelopment and the fact it will boast an absolutely massive Sky Deck for unparalleled views of the city's surrounds, we thought we'd take a look at some other high-set locales throughout the city. This, of course, coming in the form of the aforementioned rooftop bars.
As a local Brisbane business, we're always interested to see how the river city's landscape will change in the future.
Over the past 24 hours, news emerged that Destination Brisbane Consortium (comprising Echo Entertainment Group, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises) won a bid to oversee the redevelopment of the city's Queen's Wharf precinct. Suffice to say, the changes are massive.
Whether indoors or outside, a water feature can add a lot of character to your property. Not only that, but the therapeutic qualities associated with flowing water (e.g. people just sitting on a river bank and listening) can bring a greater sense of peace - a feeling many people want to associated with their homes.
The type of water feature you can have will naturally depend on budget, any restrictions to your property (e.g. property lines, whether you rent or own the home, etc.), and whether or not the ambition of the feature can be supported. In terms of the latter point, consider an indoor water feature. Will you need to account for additional plumbing, working on preventing leaks, etc.
Home is where the heart is. So if, in your heart of hearts, you love nature, then a treehouse probably really appeals to you. Or perhaps the nostalgia of having one when you were a kid has you wanting to return back to that time. Either way, it's hard to deny how fantastic treehouses can be. For this blog, we're celebrating the greatness of these homes by listing four particularly inspired treehouses.
Asbestos has been banned in Australia for more than a decade, and use of the material became extremely limited back in the 1980s. But while it is no longer used, Australians still live in the wake of a time when we as a country had the highest use of asbestos in the world. In today's article, we look at how asbestos was used (and to what extent) and the timeline that led to the outright ban of the material in its entirety.
Over the years, the design of homes has evolved in some truly interesting ways. Informed by both aesthetic wants and practical needs, they can achieve a balance of being pleasant to look at and even more pleasant and comfortable to live in.
In this blog, we're taking a look at four homes that stand out either for their aesthetic or practical design (and, in most cases, both). Whether it's a piece of art or structured for the elements, all of the four houses in this list inspire a level of true creativity.
The second month of winter will be here in a few hours, with temperatures likely to continue dropping.
Compared to last year, Brisbane has actually faced some fairly significant cool days so far. While it doesn't necessarily mean we'll be facing intense chills, it does mean the remainder of winter could bring with it a fair share of shiver-inducing days.
When living in the city, it's not uncommon to hear people speak of their dreams of one day living a relaxed life, perhaps in a cottage with room for a vegetable garden.
Sometimes, though, it can lead to a conflict - how do I stay in a place full of life while also having a quieter and more country-like place to come home to? Well, while it may not cater for both aspects perfectly, New York couple David Puchkoff and Eileen Stukane have created the next best thing: a porch and meadow constructed on the roof of a six-story apartment building in West Village, Manhattan.
