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14
Mar
Design Trend – The New Normal Working From Home

Working from Home Hi, I’m Jan Hogarth from PlaceMate Architects, I’m an architect working in Brisbane, and I spend my working life designing family homes, Queenslander renovations, and new building projects. Working from home is a trend that has become the new normal for many business professionals and homeowners.  A New Design Trend So today,… Read more »

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24
Feb
PlaceMate’s Guide To The Brisbane Home Show 2023

Book A Time To Meet With Our Team   Brisbane Home Show – Stand M04 – 24 to 26 February, 2023 The Brisbane Home Show is right around the corner and we are gearing up for the busy and exciting three-day event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. We have been to a few… Read more »

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Principal Architect Jan Hogarth at Brisbane Home Show
12
Dec
The Jewel Of The Site

Identifying the jewel of the site The jewel of the site is the thing you value most about your property. Your site is the land upon which your home is constructed. What is most precious about your particular site? Some might see the jewel of the site as its convenient location, but generally, ‘the jewel’… Read more »

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Borrowed Scenery: Incorporating nearby views into your garden's outlook.
02
Feb
Lift and Build in Under

One of the classic strategies you hear about all the time is the lift and build in under. It’s not a universal solution because sometimes it is not possible. Hi, I’m Jan Hogarth from PlaceMate Architects and I’m an architect in Brisbane and today, we’re going to do a deep dive into the lift and… Read more »

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