Derive Architecture

What a privilege to be able to share @exprestaurant final dinner service for the year for our end of year celebrations!! Thank-you chef @frankfawkner for your wonderful generosity throughout the evening to take the time to explain each item in such detail at the chefs table, simply amazing to understand the level of preparation and time that goes into your fine work!! Congratulations 🙌🏼

Murrook has received a Commendation Award in the Public Architecture category at Friday night’s ceremony from @architecturensw We are so proud to have received this recognition for a project that has been brought to life over so many years in close collaboration with our clients Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council Thank you to our special team, consultants and the lead contractor @gts_constructions who have helped deliver this important project We’d also like to extend our appreciation to the jury for their efforts in making the trip up to Worimi Country to visit the site, such an invaluable part of the AIA awards program 📷 @brettboardmanphotography @alexmcintyre_photography

Murrook is shortlisted in the Public Category for the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards. A huge thank you to all who worked so tirelessly on this important project for the Worimi Community @murrookculturecentre @gts_constructions Photo @brettboardmanphotography

Stonework complete on our tennis court pavilion ⚒️ Currently working through final designs for the surrounding landscapes, including tiered sandstone walls and stairs down to dam jetty 😍

On the eve of the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Councils 40th Anniversary we were honoured to receive two Awards for Public Architecture and Steel Architecture at the 2025 AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards Jury Citation: Murrook, a place to share and practice Worimi culture, is a testament to the deep collaboration between architect and client, the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council. Staged works have rehabilitated a former amusement park, with extensive adaptive reuse of existing structures demonstrating the project’s sustainability approach while optimising its modest budget. The masterplan skillfully weaves together a series of existing buildings through new connections and insertions that link Murrook’s diverse functions and social enterprises. Stories of Country and community are subtly embedded throughout the project, such as in the careful subtraction of existing fabric around culturally sensitive Bilburribith (Melaleuca) trees, allowing them room to breathe. A simple fly-roof and continuous awning create a cohesive new frontage, lined with patterned panels that graphically translate Worimi language. The material palette, reflecting the local area, features rough-cut timber and rammed earth oxides from Country, grounding the architecture in its cultural and environmental context. Murrook | Traditional Owners: The Worimi People Builder: @gts_constructions Photographer: @brettboardmanphotography

The shape of things to come… Steel installation underway to the ground floor at #mhouse Great morning on site @gts_constructions and #snowscontracting doing an amazing job!! Really looking forward to see the project really taking shape in the coming months Beautiful @krausebricks masonry and mortar joint sample @wattog 👌🏼🔥 . . . #derivearchitecture #australianarchitecture #interiordesign #archilovers #australian_architecture #archdaily #moderndesign #architektur #arkkitehturri #architectura #architecture #architectural #architecture_hunter #australiandesign #minimalism #regionalmodern #newcastlearchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #architronic

Congratulations to @artofmultimedia and @murrookculturecentre on receiving the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Aboriginal Heritage Category We are proud and feel privileged to continue working in collaboration with Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council on this regionally significant project A wonderful achievement for all and especially the community who have supported and embraced the project from the outset!!. . . . . . . . . . #derivearchitecture #australianarchitecture #interiordesign #archilovers #australian_architecture #archdaily #moderndesign #architektur #arkkitehturri #architectura #architecture #architectural #architecture_hunter #australiandesign #minimalism #regionalmodern #newcastlearchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #architronic

Setting up for the final ground floor pour tomorrow morning at #mhouse Some fine work by the team at @gts_constructions . . . . . #derivearchitecture #australianarchitecture #interiordesign #archilovers #australian_architecture #archdaily #moderndesign #architektur #arkkitehturri #architectura #architectural #architecture_hunter #australiandesign #minimalism #regionalmodern #newcastlearchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #architronic #derivedesign #

Road trip to Stawell to visit Krause Brickworks Thank you Klynton for generously taking time out of your day to show us through the yard! Amazing to see the whole process from earth material resources located nearby, through to hand sorting!! Custom brick selection from multiple batches for #mhouse!! @krausebricks @gts_constructions

Arriving soon… @barvecina 🙌🏼 Some amazing collaborators and friends!! Keeping it local.

Choosing to vote Yes tomorrow is an opportunity to listen with love, compassion, empathy and generosity . Yes will provide a meaningful space for self determination of First Nations communities #voteyes @ulurustatement @yes23au