EMERGING TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE 2019
The Medical Link
‘Emerging Trends Residential Architecture 2019’
You may also be interested in…
Architectural Design Trends for 2024
Image by Rawpixel The Next Frontier: Evolving Australian Architectural Residential Styles, Materials, and Technologies in 2024 As we embark on a new year, the world of Australian residential architecture is witnessing a convergence of innovative styles, sustainable...
The Timeless Appeal of Mid-Century Modern Housing
How Palm Springs became synonymous with this innovative architectural style. In the post-World War II era, a housing revolution took place that would shape the global suburban landscape for decades to come. This began in Palm Springs, a small desert town in the...
The Rise of Paradise
Kinkabool & Paradise Towers with 60’s skyline – Photo Gold Coast Nostalgia The Gold Coast is renowned for its stunning beaches, lush hinterland, and vibrant urban culture. It's a place that has seen tremendous growth over the years, and this transformation is best...
Adopting a timeless solution to address housing affordability
Source: National Library of Australia A Grand Plan Amid the current housing crisis, where affordability and sustainability are pressing concerns, we can draw inspiration from the innovative approach of the Australian Institute of Architects' Small Home Service that...
Housing Affordability
A GENERATIONAL COMPARISON As the post COVID boom period subsides amidst rising interest rates and a cooling property market, housing affordability is once again a hot topic. But how does it compare historically? Was it tougher for Baby Boomers and Gen -X’s to...
Another Dimension to Architecture
Measuring History. Measurement is a vital tool used in Architects’ daily design work, and it takes many years to become conversant with the key dimensions used in specific building designs. Before the advent of the internet of everything, the Architects “bible”...
VT – a user friendly alternative to VR
Experience firsthand another useful architectural visualisation tool. In recent articles we’ve discussed advances in visualisation technology and the specialised equipment that makes it easier to present our design concepts to Clients. Many of these tools like...
Putting the AI into Architecture
AI generated Superyacht House Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been receiving a lot of attention in recent years with the rapid advances being made in the field and our growing awareness of the benefits this technology offers to assist us at work, rest & play. ...
Architechnology
How technology continues to improve architectural communication. At LDS we retired our drawing boards many years ago in favour of computers for designing and documenting our designs and were early adopters of software programs ArchiCAD and AutoCAD. This transition...
Architecture – Playing The Long Game
The architectural process is one that requires time to achieve the best results. The period between initial client contact and handing over the keys to a completed project is generally many months, and for larger or more complex projects can often extend into years....
How to Design a Mega Mansion
Chateau de Reves was one of the first houses I designed on the Gold Coast back in 1998. At the time I was the principal Architect of Pacific Projects Group (PPG), a Gold Coast based architectural practice specializing in prestige residential and resort projects...
DIY Designer Christmas Tree
After many years of faithful Christmas service, our inflatable tree sprung a terminal leak. The poor tree, obviously coming from artic climes wasn’t used to full exposure to the sun, especially being positioned prominently on show against the glass in our new house....
Extruded Composite Panel – An Innovative New Building Technology
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 around the...
Introducing Lea Design Studio
After an extensive 30 years of experience working as an architect, an architect developer and a developer’s architect, John Lea is returning to his roots having launched Lea Design Studio on the Gold Coast. The architectural firm will draw on Mr Lea’s vast range of...
Gold Coast Architecture – 20th Century to Today
Having just paused to remember those fallen in wars across the globe, our Principal Architect, John Lea, has taken a trip down memory lane to put the spotlight on the evolution of architecture on the Gold Coast. His commentary reflects on the changing identity and...
Latest trends in residential architecture for 2018
As with all fashionable items, residential architecture is constantly evolving, and new styles emerge over time. Our Principal Architect, John Lea, looks at the current trends in residential architecture and interiors and offers some insight as to what you are likely...
Game changing technology
How laser scanning and point cloud will influence architecture and design Innovative design technologies get us excited at Lea Design Studio and we’ve put the spotlight on a leading surveying technology that’s impacting on architectural, engineering and construction...
Vertical Garden – the Ultimate in Organic Architecture
A vertical garden as the name suggests consists of multiple plants grown vertically, generally on a wall or other supporting structure. Found in nature and ancient civilizations, probably the most famous were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of...
Living in 21st Century Australia – can we adapt to the changes ahead?
Australia has a well-deserved reputation as the “lucky country”; we enjoy an enviable climate, a great lifestyle, and our living standards are high, even in comparison with other developed countries. This has been perpetuated by the great Australian dream of owning a...
“Tis the season to be jolly…….”
Create Your Own Champagne Cork Christmas Wreath We currently live in an age where recycling is becoming an accepted normality of our day to day life. So, at this time of year when consumerism is at its peak, what better way to prove your environmental...