PLOT

Ascot Vale Terrace - Alterations & Additions

Architecture & Interiors: .au
Construction: (INC)

Client, Builder and Architect all happy with the result.

Special thanks to Jess & Brenton at INC for their ex*****on and attention to detail. 🍻

Stool (3D Printed Models & Prototype)

Originally designed and developed for the MPavilion Chair Commission. We were unsuccessful with our entry into the MPavilion, but we thought the idea hd legs.. (four in fact). So we kept the ball rolling and made one for ourselves. It still needs some work, but we’re getting closer…

Image 1 - 3D Printed Frame w/ Hand Stitched Seat
Image 2 - 3D Printed Frame (Banana for Scale)
Image 3 - Prototype
image 4 - Prototype Test with Staff Member (Melissa)

On a side note, we like that Italian architects have a crack at just about designing any object - It’s a bit of shame that we seperate the disciplines out so much here in Australia…

Architecture & Interior Design
Renovation Workshop - Ballarat.

This month we’re co-hosting a ‘Pop-Up’ Renovation Workshop at the Sharing Shed (Flecknoe Building) with Ballarat based HERE Studio Architectre.

Together Ammon (.studio ) and José (.au) will guide you through the ins-and-out’s of the renovation process, whilst sharing a few local insights that will make navigating the planning, design and construction process as easy as possible.

The workshop will cover a range of topics including:
- Design Team (Consultants/Trades)
- Design Trends
- Planning Permits
- Building Permits
- Heritage & Sustainability Considerations
- Construction Methods (Builder vs Owner Builder)
- Cost of Construction

There will also be an opportunity to get hands-on with some product samples, and to ask the presenters any burning questions.
It’s a lot to cover in one hour but we’ll do our best to give to give you a head start!

Workshop Details:
Co-Hosts: Ammon Beyerle & José Rodriguez
Date: 5:30PM Wednesday 14 August 2024
Venue: The Sharing Shed - Flecknoe Building 124 Albert St, Ballarat Vic 3350
Tickets: $30* (+BF) Including Light Refreshments
Booking Link in BIO.

*Use Code “GOLD” at checkout to get $10 off the ticket price.



Featured Project - Daylesford Residence by Here Studio

Architecture & Interior Design
Renovation Workshop - Torquay!

This month we’re co-hosting a ‘Pop-Up’ Renovation Workshop at the Socialight Lighting Showroom with Torquay based Winter Architecture.

Together Jean () and José (.au) will guide you through the ins-and-out’s of the renovation process, whilst sharing a few local insights that will make navigating the planning, design and construction process as easy as possible.

The workshop will cover a range of topics including:
- Design Team (Consultants/Trades)
- Design Trends
- Planning Permits
- Building Permits
- Heritage & Sustainability Considerations
- Construction Methods (Builder vs Owner Builder)
- Cost of Construction

There will also be an opportunity to get hands-on with some product samples, and to ask the presenters any burning questions.

It’s a lot to cover in one hour but we’ll do our best to give to give you a head start!

Workshop Details:
Co-Hosts: Jean Graham & José Rodriguez
Date: 6PM Wednesday 7 August 2024
Venue: Lighting Showroom 5/1 Haystacks Dr, Torquay, Vic.
Tickets: $30* (+BF) Including Light Refreshments

*Use Code “GOLD” at checkout to get $10 off the ticket price.

PS - Winter Architecture picked up the award for “Grand Design Australia - Home of the Year” for their Bermegui House (NSW) in 2023! They don’t get much better than that!

Molesworth, Tasmania (1hr North of Hobart)

‘The Corrugated Shed’ is both an Australian Cultural, and Architectural constant. The most celebrated Architect in Australia (GM) even found a way to glorify the shed in a way that was so profound that a the work became canonical, which is to say the built work represented true ‘Australian Architecture’, its true vernacular, rendering everything else false.

If you’re Architect, this is a very interesting debate.

In any case, the virtues of the shed remain fundamental to our thinking (I.e simplicity, economy) so when we were asked to design a new home for a young family in Molesworth, Tasmania it didn’t take long for intuition to lead us to the shed.

Sketches, Plan, Site Photo.

‘Kainga Residence’ - An Edwardian weatherboard Villa in Newtown (Geelong). [1904]

The home has undergone numerous small alterations and additions over the course of its 120 year history slowly causing the home to grow into a series of dark corridors and myriad of rooms.

Our approach was to utilise the same building footprint, but to reconfigure the spatial arrangement to better serve a contemporary lifestyle, with a particularly an emphasis on an establishing a strong connection to the garden.

Kainga (Māori)
1. (noun) temporary abode, temporary accommodation, makeshift settlement, camping ground.

Surf Retreat - El Sunzal, El Salvador. (Lot 2/3)

Single Dwelling with 2-Bedrooms separated by a single living space. The design features a rooftop terrace that is accessed by external stair.

The southern boundary of this lot is adjoined by another equally sized lot, however it will not feature any buildings. It is reserved for a garden, palms, hammocks and a mango tree.

Surf Retreats (Lot 1/3) - El Sunzal, El Salvador.
Near Punta Roca.

Over the Easter weekend, I overheard a family at a popular Geelong playground (Sparrow Park) talking about what’s it’s like to live in El Salvador… I thought I was going crazy.. but to my surprise, it was an aussie family back for the long-weekend.

“People meet in Playgrounds” should have been what we called our NGV Proposal last year…
Anyway great chat, hopefully we finish our Surf Retreats in the near future - there will be a cold beer waiting.

Lot 2 and Lot 3 will be a bit different. Single Home, maybe a Yoga Hut respectively.

1. Coffee Kiosk (Proposed)

2. A photocopy of a landscape… probably scanned and stored 15 years ago. The similarities between the images was unintentional, but a pleasant surprise.

Can’t remember what book the landscape was from… maybe a Luis Barragán monograph…

Alterations to an Apartment in a former Textiles Factory. Richmond, Vic.

Proposed Plans, Sketch, Photo (Existing)

Architecture & Interior Design
Renovation Workshop - March 19 Geelong!

We’re reprising our group workshop to support anyone thinking about renovating their existing home, but unsure how to begin, or where to get help!

Together with Fluent Studio, PLOT will guide you through the ins-and-out’s of the renovation process, whilst sharing a few insights that will make navigating the planning, design and construction process as easy as possible.

The workshop will cover:
Design Strategies
Design Team
Design Trends
Planning Permits
Building Permits
Heritage & Sustainability Considerations
Construction Methods (Builder vs Owner Builder)
Cost of Construction

There will also be an opportunity to get hands-on with the studio’s product sample-boards, and to ask the presenters any burning questions!

It’s a lot to cover in one hour but we’ll do our best to give you a head start on your next project!

Workshop Details:
Hosts: PLOT A+U and FLUENT Studio
Presenters: Jose Rodriguez (Registered Architect) & Karina Harvey (Interior Designer)
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Venue: The KO Creative Studio, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown
Time: 6:00pm
Duration: 1hr
Cost: $20 (includes Light Refreshments)

Registration Essential.
Book via the KO/Eventbrite. Link in Bio.
Places strictly limited. (30 Max.)

Architecture & Interior Design
Renovation Workshop - Geelong!

We’re reprising our group workshop to support anyone thinking about renovating their existing home, but unsure how to begin, or where to get help!

Together with Fluent Studio, PLOT will guide you through the ins-and-out’s of the renovation process, whilst sharing a few insights that will make navigating the planning, design and construction process as easy as possible.

The workshop will cover:
Design Strategies
Design Team
Design Trends
Planning Permits
Building Permits
Heritage & Sustainability Considerations
Construction Methods (Builder vs Owner Builder)
Cost of Construction

There will also be an opportunity to get hands-on with the studio’s product sample-boards, and to ask the presenters any burning questions!

It’s a lot to cover in one hour but we’ll do our best to give you a head start on your next project!

Workshop Details:
Hosts: PLOT A+U and FLUENT Studio
Presenters: Jose Rodriguez (Registered Architect) & Karina Harvey (Interior Designer)
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Venue: The KO Creative Studio, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown
Time: 6:00pm
Duration: 1hr
Cost: $20 (includes Light Refreshments)

Registration Essential.
Book via the KO/Eventbrite. Link in Bio.
Places strictly limited. (30 Max.)

Wall Section Prototype - Lloyd’s Place (Geelong)

Construction will soon begin at Lloyd’s Place, a 4 - Level Hospitality Venue featuring a Rooftop Bar (L4).

When considering what might be an appropriate design to this small but significant building, we noted that many of Geelong’s heritage buildings had been stripped of their original ground level ‘solidity’ - with many replaced with wall-to-wall shopfront glass and aluminium. We wanted to avoid this, and instead wanted to emphasise the character of the building at the street level - Besides, who else looks up at buildings except architects… Finial anyone?

“Even a brick wants to be something” Louis Khan



(Nubrik)

Surf Retreat (Concept) - El Sunzal, El Salvador (Central America).

Today marks a historic moment in El Salvador’s history as it is the first time that national’s living abroad are given an opportunity to vote in the presidential elections. In Victoria, the consulate to vote in person is located in St Kilda.

Our Director, Jose, was born in El Salvador during a Civil War. At that time, Australia, the USA and Sweden were the only three Countries offering asylum. Determined to get as far away from the conflict as possible, applications were made to Australia, and on the third attempt, asylum was granted - Jose (2) arrived in Australia as a refugee.

The road to peace and stability in El Salvador has been slow and rocky… it’s a work in progress.

Jose is grateful for all the opportunities that Australia has afforded since his arrival.

Today, the studio team consists of those born in Australia, El Salvador, Singapore, Philippines, Chile and Vietnam. And although not a country, one member is from the Gold Coast (QLD) which is a world apart. 😉

We look forward to visiting this retreat in time to come.

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“A Chair is Architecture…” - Le Corbusier.

We agree.

Our ‘Sundowner Stool’ named after the itinerant outback worker..

Polished Stainless Steel. Bovine Leather. (

We considered Kangaroo leather but turns out it’s unsuitable for furniture.

Architecture & Interior Design Studio - Geelong
Reach out to discuss your next design project.
Find us at Creative Studios.
1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown (Geelong).

Henry Ford named the ‘Model-T’ after its position as the 20th design on the assembly line.

Despite Models A-S not making it past the parking lot, these apparent failures served as opportunities for trial and error. In the end, the iterative process led to the success of the Model T and revolutionised manufacturing with the assembly line, emphasising that each design was a chance to test, learn, and make incremental advances.

Coffee Kiosk (Iteration) - Coming Soon ☕🤞

‘Urban Hopes’

A studio exhibition displaying small scale works-in-progress.

The exhibition featured models and plans of projects which were then, and still remain, unrealised.

Although not immediately obvious, each project ‘challenged’ the conventions of home and offered a digestible alternative…

These projects aren’t intended as universal solutions to the housing crisis [architecture can’t actually solve that], but as representations of ideas and ideals: in other words hope.

Exhibition was held at The KO Creative Space (Geelong).

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Sundown Stool (2023)

Early Sketches and Concept Development.

Kainga (1904) - Newtown, Vic.

A current project.

The sculpture on top of the mantle piece is also one of our own works called ‘New Moon’ - an homage to a constant source of inspiration.

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Concept Sketches for a a small surf retreat in El Tunco, El Salvador (Central America).

It’s been a few years since we were last there… and the Mango tree has exploded in size… 🥭

The brief:
Hammock.
Mosquito Net.
Cold Water Supply.

Coffee Kiosk

A current collaboration with Architect.

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"Swing High, Swing Low" - NGV Architectural Commission (Competition Entry WIP) + Sketches)

“Swing High, Swing Low” - A NGV Architectural Commission (Competition Entry) Work In Progress (+ Sketches)

A Home Among The Gumtrees

A Home Among The Gumtrees

A Work In Progress (2023)