architecture

I worked on this project with Circa Morris-Nunn when I was also a sole practitioner. I was engaged as Project Architect for over a year on this project to review documentation, co-ordinate consultants, detail the base building, and work with the project manager and contractors resolving material and cost considerations.

This was a very complex project for a variety of reasons, the first due to the weight of the structure being supported by the wharf deck, the piers beneath the wharf were not on a regular grid and the wharf was well out of level. The resultant steel structure, the associated fire and acoustic requirements combined with overall height allowances, heritage overlays, waterfront planning conditions, restricted budget and design-construct approach all needed to be carefully considered and co-ordinated. It was also important to conceal all services and work with very limited space for structure and services.

A unique hotel of unlimited intrigue, inspired by the stories of Tasmania, located in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront. Tasmania’s newest and most curious hotel. Macq01.com.au

This project also included the interior of various spaces within the building see:

https://www.circaarchitecture.com.au/evolve-spirit-bar and click button below.

2017 AIA TAS Commercial Architecture Award

Prior to starting my own practice in 2011, I worked for BYA architects as an associate. The practice had a number of large education projects, some of which were part of the BER funding. I took control of a large redevelopment project working with the Tasmanian Department of Education, where we were transforming Rosetta High School into Montrose Bay High. This was a significant project and included the amalgamation of Claremont High School [ironically a project that I had worked on as a graduate years earlier]. This role included schematic design through to final completion.

This complex project incorporated;

• Environmental design solutions as for Green Star buildings including the use of recycled, salvaged and plantation timbers, water harvesting within waffle slab of new PAC, increased insulation levels, hydronic gas heating, double glazing throughout, solar hot water system, photovoltaic panel integration, BMS [building management system], natural cross ventilation and use of low VOC materials and paints.

• Master Planning, Landscape design, Signage and Public Art project co-ordination.

• Upgrade of buildings to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 which included consultation with specialised consultants. As a result the building redevelopment became a Case Study for future works undertaken by the Department of Education. Design inclusions; various ramps, three level lift, braille signage, luminous contrasting walls & floors and walls and doors, accessible counters and flexible work areas.

Best part of the project - when I was told about a potential student visiting the school on an open day who walked into the PAC and said “this is so cool, I definitely want to come here!”

This was a house which I worked on with Ray Heffernan, I was Project Architect and designed the interior for our Sydney based clients, including a chef’s kitchen.

“He [Ray] is someone who found inspiration in the functional aesthetic, influenced by Richard Neutra and other 20th century modernists, and with a focus on the fundamentals of light and space.

Ray Heffernan’s architecture embraced the International style and he skilfully adapted it to the Tasmanian context with a style that became distinctly his own.

Over a career spanning nearly 50 years, through his tutelage, Ray influenced a generation of students and architects and became one of Tasmania’s most esteemed practitioners.” Source: https://www.liminalstudio.com.au/assets/Ray_Heffernan_TAS_AIA_awards_2012.pdf

AIA Tas commendation AWARD for New Houses