Oceanway Battles

Oceanway Battles

A cautionary tale   Lately there has been a lot of local press regarding the Oceanway. This shared cycle and pedestrian path currently runs 36 of the 56 kilometres along the coastline of the Gold Coast from the Seaway at the tip of the Spit to Point Danger at...
Designing for the Future

Designing for the Future

Designing for the Future As Architects our role is not only to create functional and attractive buildings based on our experience, but also to be innovators looking to the future.   Progressive Architects work collaboratively with experts in many different...
Modular Construction – Is it the Future?

Modular Construction – Is it the Future?

Modular Construction Modular construction has been touted for decades as the future direction of building, however in Australia it is yet to gain the level of acceptance that it already has in Europe and Japan where it is widely embraced. Unfortunately, here in...
Extruded Composite Panel – An Innovative New Building Technology

Extruded Composite Panel – An Innovative New Building Technology

Extruded Composite Panel Most people are familiar with composite decking, a product developed as an alternative to natural timber consisting of a mix of recycled timber fibres and plastics. Luxwood, a Beijing based company, won the contract to supply composite decking...