Recently I was approached by clients who knew they wanted to update the look of their 80’s home, but weren’t sure on how to go about it. Having plans drawn up is only a small part of it.  Current 3D modelling software enables us to ‘walk’ the client through ideas, visu...

In my last post about Feng Shui, I talked about the entrance to the home and what architectural features are necessary for inviting positive chi into the house. A critical design feature for the front door was to ensure it did not align with another door or window to e...

This is a topic of great depth, and could be debated for years at an educational level whilst studying a creative career stream.  So the following thoughts are but a mere scrape of the surface, but may assist potential clients who seek an Architect.

It is well known tha...

In this continuing series of posts about Feng Shui basics, I wanted to dig deeper into the importance of your home’s entrance. As with everything else Feng Shui, there are plenty of rules for creating an entrance that has good Feng Shui and enables the positive flow of...

Going green is nothing new. We’ve been recycling metal, glass and paper for years; hybrid cars are now commonplace; and we have businesses dedicated to up-cycling and the mantra “reuse, reduce, recycle”.  And the building industry is right in the middle of it with gree...

Recently, I talked about the role of Feng Shui in architecture and how this ancient Chinese philosophy can be used to create beautiful, functional and harmonious living spaces. The principles of Feng Shui are complex and it is impossible to fully describe and understan...

If you’ve read any of my previous blogs or even just skimmed my website, you will know just how much I love working with containers. They are versatile, durable, strong and you can put them just about anywhere. In fact, there are very few downsides to undertaking a con...

Creating and understanding balance in your life, work and importantly at home. We explore the principles of Feng Shui - helping you to find your balance.

Beautiful, elegant, timeless – I’ve used these words before to describe one of my favourite styles of house, the Queenslander. Constructed of timber, Queenslanders are distinct and have a commanding presence. But what is it about them that makes them a Queenslander? An...

It's possible to design a functional space for living or working with a small footprint. Read about your options & get planning your own tiny build!