Our clients desired a building that would endure time, evoke a sense of permanence and a sense of already existing on the site. Brick was the natural choice that immediately met this requirement.

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Architects: iredale pedersen hook architects

Location: Applecross WA 6153, Australia

Architect In Charge: Adrian Iredale, Finn Pedersen, Martyn Hook, Vincci Chow, Caroline di Costa, Tyrone Cobcroft, Giancarlo Belviso, Alex Willis

Area: 1600.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Peter Bennetts

Structural: Terpkos Engineering

Landscape Architects: Carrier Postmus

Hydraulics Engineer: Peter Hodson LnC Hydraulic and Fire
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Our clients desired a building that would endure time, evoke a sense of permanence and a sense of already existing on the site. Brick was the natural choice that immediately met this requirement.

© Peter Bennetts

The site sits on the edge of the Swan River with views to the city of Perth. The design creates an experiential connection to the meandering river, a fluid and dynamic body of water that has carved out mass forming a direct engagement with the occupant.

Sketch

The street is revealed through the pushing and pulling of the protective brick walls while ...