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LISMORE / speculation We were asked by Living Lab LISMORE / speculation We were asked by Living Lab Northern Rivers to contribute to their exhibition Bring it on Home - a speculation of resilient housing typologies in flood affected communities. The focus assigned to us was to look at medium density solution within the Lismore CBD. The first floor of residences is located 5.5m above the ground plane to ensure that the lowest habitable floor level sits above the Probable Maximum Flood Level (PMF) of 16m AHD, with two additional floors above. Each level contains seven 1-bedroom, four 2-bedroom and seven studio apartments, along with five work-from-home offices for residents to achieve as much diversity as possible. The three levels of apartments wrap around an open courtyard on the north-eastern edge of the site, which allows daylight and natural ventilation to flow into the apartments whilst also providing additional green space for the residents. Additional voids are cut into the corridors further increasing natural light and ventilation. The interiors have been designed to balance durability, liveability and affordability with a raw and stripped back material palette of exposed concrete ceilings, exposed services and plywood joinery. At the ground plane, the double-height volume and lush gardens create a space for semi-permanent activation with community markets, food trucks and small scale events. We were delighted with the work completed by Masters Student Claire Boothby, with a placement from the masters of architecture program at @griffithuniversity. EXPLORE THE EXHIBITION: Dates: 20th October to Autumn 2024 Where: @livinglab_nr , 11 Woodlark St Lismore DFJ . . . . #lismorearchitecture #byronbayarchitect #architecturebyronbay #livinglabnorthernrivers #architectsnsw
APPROVED! This house on a hill in the Byron hinte APPROVED! This house on a hill in the Byron hinterland has received planning permission. Highly fire-resistant, mostly off-grid - the home sits within a revegetated sub-tropical rainforest and makes the most of the views to Nguthungulli and Wollumbin. 🏠 James 📸 Lucila 🌱 @studiorewild . . . . #dfjarchitects #byronbay #australianarchitecture
This off-grid house is designed to wrap around the This off-grid house is designed to wrap around the front of the crown of a small hilltop in the Byron hinterland. The primary rooms enjoy vast views to the coast. The secondary spaces engage with a triangular courtyard full of stone, plants, water, light and shade. 🏠 Lucila 🌱 Effie . . . . #dfjarchitects #byronbay #australianarchitecture
We are thrilled to have Easy Street win a commerci We are thrilled to have Easy Street win a commercial architecture award at the 2023 AIA NSW Architecture Awards, especially among such a strong field of projects by stellar practices - congratulations to them all. @grimshawarch // @aboutsjb // @3xnarchitects // @bvnarchitecture // @fjcstudio “This year’s NSW Architecture Awards represent projects built almost entirely during the pandemic - pleasingly they are full of optimism, beauty, joy, and delight,” said NSW chapter president Adam Haddow Easy Street Commercial is comprised of shops, offices, health suites and shared workspaces over three articulated buildings connected by a network of covered walkways and stairwells constructed from a natural and bright palette of brick, concrete, galvanised steel, timber and fabric. Dense, endemic and edible gardens are interwoven through and over the surface of the buildings to create high-quality open-air public/work spaces. Jury Citation: “Passive design features such as good orientation and deep eaves combine with simple measures for comfort and control: roll down a blind, open a window, extend your working space out into the open. Direct, readily adaptable and integrated with its community, Easy Street reminds us of the fundamental design principles in creating sustainable environments, for now and the future.” We would like to acknowledge the unique contribution of every single person who worked on the project - especially our incredible client who has supported our practice from the outset. A special shout out to the DFJ team, led by: Fraser John Lucila Amber Anastasia Built on #bundjalungcountry Photos by @christopherfrederickjones Built by @bennettconstructions Built with Creative Capital Thanks again to @architecturensw . . . . #dfj #dfjarchitects #architecture #australianarchitecture
Muli Muli is a simple beachside dwelling we’ve r Muli Muli is a simple beachside dwelling we’ve recently completed, nestled behind the sand dunes of South Golden Beach. By wrapping the house around a central courtyard and orientating it towards the neighbouring coastal heath, maximum privacy and engagement with the landscape is achieved, despite its suburban context. A restrained palette of finely detailed timber, fibre cement, concrete, blockwork and glass is used throughout the project, which overall, is distilled to its most essential elements. Project Team; Dan, Amber, Dom Photos; @danielmulheran Builder; @dtabuilding Landscape; Alex Petersons/InRock #dfjarchitects #mulimulihouse #byronbayarchitect #byronbayarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #australianarchitecture
Fletcher Street Cottage is officially open! Provi Fletcher Street Cottage is officially open! Providing meals, showers, laundry, advocacy & support to the substantial number of people experiencing homelessness in our community, this dedicated services hub includes a commercial kitchen, outdoor dining space, garden, consultation rooms, ablutions and laundry facilities. We are honoured to have been part of the team of local businesses donating services to this important project, led by Byron Community Centre, Creative Capital & Byron Council. With NSW's highest population of people sleeping rough outside Sydney CBD and so many people displaced by recent back-to-back floods, goodness knows we need it. #dfjarchitects #fletcherstreetcottage
Brisbane friends! Dom will be chatting with Coolam Brisbane friends! Dom will be chatting with Coolamon House client-extraordinaire, Ray Bashford, as part of the @aparchfestival tomorrow in Fortitude Valley. Would love you to join us! Link to tickets in bio… . . . #aparchfestival #dfjarchitects #coolamonhouse #australianresidentialarchitecture
As many of you will already be aware, it has been As many of you will already be aware, it has been a horrific week up here in the Northern Rivers. We, along with most of the region, continue to be without NBN and on very limited 4G. We will be back to work this week but hobbled by these communication difficulties… your understanding and patience is much appreciated during this devastating time for our community. The initiative, energy and compassion shown by the DFJ team has been nothing short of amazing. They have spent the last four days tirelessly assisting households directly affected by floodwaters - first in Mullumbimby, and then onto Lismore once the waters had receded enough. The scenes are hard to comprehend. Levels far exceeded worst-case modelling, submerging both the public projects we were involved with - @lismorecityhall (@norpalismore) and @lismoreregionalgallery - and we are heartbroken for them and the wider region. With communities still cut off and communication still down, the full extent of this crisis is still unfolding. There’s no doubt we are all emotionally fatigued by the ongoing pandemic and the situation in Ukraine, but if your hearts and wallets are able to stretch a little further to support the long and painful recovery ahead, we would implore you to consider doing so. Sincere thanks to those who already have. Head to our bio where we have links to three fundraising drives assisting in different ways, and hats off to Lucila, Amber, John, James, Anastasia, Marco & Liam - and their partners. What an incredible bunch of humans.
Just back from another site visit to @bulloriverst Just back from another site visit to @bulloriverstation… such a privilege to be part of this long term project with @sibellacourt and Inrock Landscaping. The clients have worked tirelessly over the last few years towards rehabilitating the 500,000 acre property, and the results of their extraordinary best practice land management are flourishing. #dfjarchitects #bulloriverstation
We’ve got a huge year of incredible projects com We’ve got a huge year of incredible projects coming up and need more hands on deck! Are you, or someone you know, our new superstar Project Architect? Check out the link in our bio for all the details! #architecturejobsaustralia #australianarchitecturejobs
And that’s a wrap for 2021! A big thank you to And that’s a wrap for 2021! A big thank you to the team, as well as our clients and collaborators for another phenomenal year! We held early celebrations last week… first up, a rainforest walk & tour of @capebyrondistillery, then off to #PossumShootShed for a fun crafternoon of weaving with @ecosophy.sustainable.arts (thanks Kelly!) and feasting on delicious food from @south_east_canteen (thanks Tyler!). What a spot - thanks so much for having us A&J. This team of incredibly talented and hardworking legends has smashed it out of the park again, despite the ongoing challenges of the last couple of years, and are now off for a few weeks of very well-deserved downtime! Back in the studio Monday January 10 with a chockablock year of exciting projects! PS We’re still interviewing for those two positions to start in the new year - link in bio! L-R Marco Lucila Liam Anastasia Amber John James 📷 Dom, Lucila & James
Construction Certificate approval for Mango Lane! Construction Certificate approval for Mango Lane! Set to begin January 2022 with @dtabuilding and Inrock Landscaping at the helm. Project team: Dom, Amber & Dan Render by Anastasia #dfjarchitects #lumion #render #byronbayarchitect #byronbayarchitecture #mangolanehouse #residentialarchitecture #australianarchitecture
SITE VISIT Habitat Stage 4, Easy Street Commercial SITE VISIT Habitat Stage 4, Easy Street Commercial Landscaping underway… finish line within sight 🌱InRock Landscaping . . . #dfjarchitects #byronbay #byronbayarchitect #australianarchitecture #habitatbyronbay #easystreet#sustainablearchitecture
Meet ‘Longfield’ - a 100 acre property just ou Meet ‘Longfield’ - a 100 acre property just outside of Mullumbimby and the location of this 1902 homestead we have been engaged to bring, with kid gloves, into the 21st century. Embodying the story of European settlement in the region, its construction was a showcase of the precious hardwoods that first brought timber cutters to the area, clearing the Big Scrub as they went and installing dairy farms like Longfield in their wake. Its wraparound bullnose verandah, dilapidated grandeur and prominent position on a north-facing grassy knoll make it a much loved local landmark that has sat empty for thirty years, rotting away due to a poor extension and box gutter. These additions will be removed as part of the restoration of the original five-bedroom farmhouse, while a new open-plan living space is constructed at the rear, facing back towards the historic building. Positioned to preserve the view of the classic front elevation from the road, the extension is articulated to clearly separate old and new. Contemporary in scale and form but echoing the original structure, the roof turns down to the east and west to protect from harsh morning/afternoon sun, while scooping up to the north to draw light deep into the plan. Outdoor terraces, pool and entertaining extend into the landscape along the western edge, with an anterior room to the east. We could not be more excited to be supporting Longfield’s brave new owner - the first outside the family in 112 years - in her heroic mission to revitalise this remnant of our local built and agricultural history. Follow along @thelongfieldjourney Project Architect Liam Mulheran Images 1. Western elevation [render/Liam] 2. Eastern elevation [render/Liam] 3. Site visit [📷@osgood] 4. Front elevation [📷@thelongfieldjourney] 5. Aerial view of property 6. Interior condition [📷@jesskearney_] 7. Longfield, 1908 . . . #dfjarchitects #byronbayarchitect #longfield #australianheritagearchitecture #heritagearchitecture #australianarchitecture #australianresidentialarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #mullumbimby
Big thanks to Andrew Leach and @architecture_au fo Big thanks to Andrew Leach and @architecture_au for featuring Easy Street in the Sept/Oct issue of AA! Article up in our stories!
Did you know the Byron Shire has NSW's highest pop Did you know the Byron Shire has NSW's highest population of people sleeping rough outside Sydney CBD, with numbers on the rise? Responding to this growing crisis, the Byron Community Centre is working to reopen the Fletcher Street Cottage as a hub for Byron's most vulnerable, providing assistance with food, mental and physical health, legal aid and amenities… all without government assistance. We are honoured to be part of the team of local businesses donating services to this important project, and wanted draw your attention to the Pozible fundraising campaign underway to raise $250k by September 10. While the timing couldn’t be worse with so many people adversely affected by current lockdowns, we’re SO close to hitting the $100k mark! So if you love Byron and happen to be in a position to help out, please consider doing so! Link in bio…
Thanks Jenny Brown and Domain for featuring Neal & Thanks Jenny Brown and Domain for featuring Neal & Shirley’s! Images @christopherfrederickjones Link in bio… . . . #dfjarchitects #byronbayarchitect #nealandshirleys #altsandadds #midcenturymodern #modernistarchitecture
@housesmagazine feature on Coolamon House is up on @housesmagazine feature on Coolamon House is up on the @architecture_au website! Thanks to @_chloe.naughton_ for the excellent article! Images @christopherfrederickjones Link in bio… #dfjarchitects #coolamonhouse #byronbayarchitect #byronshire #australianarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #courtyardhouse #housesmagazine #architectureau #christopherfrederickjones
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