Jun How Does Renovation Make My Kitchen Bigger?
Everyone craves a bigger kitchen in their home. More bench space, two sinks, dishwasher: you name it. Here at PlaceMate Architects we know kitchens: we know the ins and outs and we know how a renovation can make your kitchen appear more spacious. Contact us now if this is something you’re interested in. What makes… Read more »


May Building a Carport or Garage on A Queenslander Home
Carports for Queenslanders When you hear “Building a carport or garage” what do you think of? Maybe ‘wannabe garage’ or ‘just another extension’. We are here to break the mundane mould and tell you. There is a lot of architectural design and thought involved in the humble carport. Although Queenslanders follow a set of rules,… Read more »


May Brisbane Through the Eyes of an Architect
Brisbane; the “big country town”. For years this city was a rural base and slipped behind the industrial grasp that held onto other capital cities of Australia. Over the years, this city has expanded like its capital counterparts. One difference that remains between Brisbane and other cities is the environment. Unlike flat-grid cities such… Read more »


Apr What is Mid Century Modern Architecture?
When you look up ‘mid-century modern architecture’ on the internet, what do you see? Photos of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, flat roofs, and houses that are very low to the ground. This style of architecture hails from Palm Springs, California. So what does it look like locally? According to Dengarden, “modernism, as a global movement, actually… Read more »

