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Emerging Talent Varsha Dhivakaran

Varsha: I came here to Australia in 2022 from India where I had completed my graduation in English and a Bachelor of Engineering.  After that, I knew that I wanted to do my hobby as a passion, so I chose drafting.  I didn’t have any work history from India so I wanted to study to […] Read More

On the Web: Stairporn

In this issue of Insitu we are looking at Stairporn – a website where you can indulge your inner architectural geek. Yes, designers really do get excited by the strangest things! This website showcases cool stair design from around the world. It’s divided into a series of categories which cover just about every variety of […]

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Armchair Traveller: The Pantheon

Armchair Traveller: The Pantheon Address: Piazza della Rotunda, 00186 Rome, Italy Architect: Carlo Scarpa Website: http://www.pantheon-rome.com/ This week we are visiting one of the best preserved ancient buildings in the world – the Pantheon. A former temple devoted to the Ancient Roman gods, it was converted into a Christian church in 609 CE. First built […]

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Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti

Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti Address: Piazza San Marco, 101, 30124 Venice, Italy Architect: Carlo Scarpa Website: http://www.negoziolivetti.it/ This week we are visiting the Negozio Olivetti, a former showroom (now museum) located in the Procuratie Vecchie, one of the buildings surrounding St Mark’s Square in Venice Italy. The commercial fitout is a fine example of […]

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On the Web: Archdaily

There are lots of fantastic blogs and eNews sites to be found on the web. We thought it would be fun to show you some of our favourites. This week we are looking at Archdaily. This USA based online publication literally emails out daily links to some of the latest architecture and interior design projects […]

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Material Matters: Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yakisugi), which translates to ‘burnt cedar board’, is a centuries old Japanese technique of charring “Sugi” (cedar – Cryptomeria japonica) planks which can be used for residential siding (cladding), fencing, and decking. Traditionally Japanese carpenters preferred the durability and unique finish of recovered driftwood that had been exposed the […]

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Out of the Box: Architecture for Cats

Studies have found that the presence of pets in work spaces helps improve mental health and reduces absenteeism. Built Form Design Academy has its own furry friend who can often be found snoozing on drawing sets! This week we thought we’d focus on architecture for pets. Check out an article on the Inhabitat website about […]

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