Another brick in the wall…
NAC Narooma Arts Centre being wrapped in recycled brick by the skilled hands of MSB Moruya Scaffolding and Bricklaying
@naroomaschoolofarts
NAC - Narooma Arts Centre
Emerging. New art gallery and community studio spaces. Trent, Wayne and Adrian from Zauner Construction steering this build, with a wonderful team of local trades on board. Inspired School of Arts leadership. Funded by the BLERF program. More to come soon.
🏆 Award Announcement
We’re thrilled to reveal the first award winner for the 2025 Illawarra Festival of Architecture & Design @__ifad__ !
✨ Curators Award – Honourable Mention (Renovation)
Kat Hendel of @studiotakt and James Robinson of @east.built for The Artists’ Backyard, pictured here with owners Helen and Windel 🎨🏡
A sensitive and sophisticated response to a heritage-listed home, The Artists’ Backyard seamlessly unites history and modern living. The project carefully preserves original materials and character while introducing a refined new addition — a contemporary living space complete with kitchen, bathroom, and double garage/art studio. With natural light, sustainable materials, and meticulous craftsmanship at its heart, this celebrates the beauty of contrast — where heritage charm meets innovative design.
Awards in partnership with @buyersagent.wollongong
📸 @adam_wallis_creative
#IFAD2025 #IllawarraFestival #IllawarraArchitecture #ArchitectureAwards #TaktStudio #EastBuilt #TheArtistsBackyard #ArchitectureAndDesign #HeritageHomes #ContemporaryDesign #WollongongDesign #ArchitecturalExcellence
Thank you to owner Helen Boyd, alongside the wonderful Kat Hendel of @studiotakt and James Robinson of @east.built for inviting a large crowd of architecture and design enthusiasts to your home in Moore St, Austinmer, so named ‘The Artist’s Backyard’.
@__ifad__ , in partnership with @mcneicex and owner Troy McNeice, we were thrilled to showcase your project. It was designed and built with heart and skill that faced and overcame some big challenges in terms of site constraints and council regulations to achieve a beautiful renovation that unites old and new.
#wollongong #illawarra #architecture #illawarrabuilder #illawarraarchitect
✨ Experience a Moore St Renovation Like No Other ✨
Step inside ‘The Artist’s Backyard’, in Moore St, Austinmer, a small yet remarkable heritage renovation by Takt Studio of Architecture (@studiotakt ) and East Built @east.built . This project carefully preserves a heritage-listed cottage while adding a contemporary, high-end extension—maximising light, open space, and modern comfort. 🌿
In partnership with @mcneicex , join us Saturday 18th October, 11am–12:30pm, for a House Tour & Conversation with Katharina Hendel (Takt) and James Robinson (East Built). Hear about the challenges of working on a heritage site, the clever design solutions, and the playful touches that make this home truly special.
With limited tickets remaining, don’t miss this chance to explore a project where modern design meets heritage charm—and meet the brilliant minds behind it. 🎟
👉 Tap the link in bio to secure your spot now!
#IFADHouseTours #IllawarraDesign #HeritageRenovation #MooreStAustinmer #TaktArchitecture #EastBuilt #ModernMeetsHeritage #ArchitecturalTour #DesignLovers #HouseTourExperience #illawarraarchitecture
🌿 AHJ Reflections 🌿
Sheltered in suburban bushland of the northern Illawarra, Boorea House by @studiotakt and @east.built creates spaces of refuge and connection — framed by thick earthen walls, native gardens, and sunlit courtyards.
Proud to see @architecturalhardwoodjoinery recycled hardwood joinery play a role in such a thoughtful and inspiring project.
#illawarra #wollongong #illawarraarchitect #joinery #wollongongbuilder #wollongongbusiness
Freshly returned from our latest @raa_regionalarchitecture event #mparntwe, it may take some time to let learnings and impressions settle and percolate into what we do next. In the meantime we try to keep the riot of reds of the Central Desert in our minds as the South Coast turns spring green.
#mungathirri
#watarrka
#larapinta
We are proud to hear that the Cobargo Community Hall and Disaster Refuge has been shortlisted for the 2025 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work!
Have a look at our website for more information on this project.
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Having travelled to Sydney to see the work of the talented @cobaltandkin at the @nas_au #naspostgradshow2024 and that of her fellow artists, visiting the @artgalleryofnsw ikebana ceramics collection felt like a great way to round out the day
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First image: @cobaltandkin Domestic Goddess series masters exhibition 2024
Second image: Suzuki Osamu earthenware ca.1950-1960
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Check out the NAS postgradshow 2024 website for details of all artworks and to purchase Chrystie’s beautiful pieces
A couple more Images of last week’s @__ifad__ Illawarra Festival of Architecture + Design.
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What a great event with good company, inspiring projects and speakers in the beautiful surrounds of #anitastheatrethirroul.
We enjoyed being part of the festival. Thank you to @williamsmart for an inspiring keynote and @east.built for joining us on the house tour.
A massive thank you especially to the organisers and creative directors for their hard work in putting together such an amazing event.
@beeteew@eaves_content@davstar_66@trentjansenstudio
After partaking in the Illawarra Festival of Architecture and Design, we have brought home a little surprise for the office….
The recently completed Boorea House has received its first award!
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@__ifad__
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#dharawalcountry #booreahouse
