This months @home takes place on Sunday 30 August, visiting a new home in Queens Park, designed by Porebski Architects. This residence is shaped by its east–west site, where light becomes the primary design material. An L-shaped rear plan gathers northern sun and draws it deep into the home, while an off-form concrete skylight and double-height windows cast daylight through the centre, binding kitchen, dining and living into a single luminous sequence.
Don't miss a special @home on Sunday 13 September when we will explore twentieth century modernist residential design. Canberra is one of Australia’s best places to discover mid-century modern and modernist residential architecture. The city’s rapid development during the post-war decades created opportunities for architects to experiment with new ideas about contemporary living, landscape, materials and construction.
Two Sisters Home by Mark Szczerbicki Design Studio
By Ben Gerstel, architect and attendee.
On arrival, visitors were greeted by a freestanding cottage and a paved front garden animated by colourful potted plants and statues. A magnificent magnolia tree from the neighbouring property added a generous, borrowed landscape to the setting.
On Saturday 15 August take to the outdoors and explore architecture on the Chippendale Walk. Each AAA guide provides a unique insight into the character of the area, their individual passions enriching the tour narrative.
See some tour attendee feedback below:
"Michelle was a charming and great guide. I did not realise just how much urban design, planning and thought has gone into the Toohey’s precinct. I had once previously, rather briefly, walked through the precinct myself to get an impression, but Michelle opened-up much more of the planning and design for me.”
(Tour attendee: Philip)
Discover some of the architecture around Circular Quay on Saturday 22 August. You'll discover how the Sydney CBD is constantly evolving in the Sydney City Walk.
Every AAA trained tour guide brings their own unique vision of the city to the tour. You'll learn something new on every tour.
The Sydney City Walk with James was spectacular! I walked away with a greater appreciation for Sydney.
[Tour attendee: Paige]
