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05
Apr
Steep Site Queenslander Renovation

Placemate Architects design Queenslander, and other house renovations and extensions to fit the everyday lives of real people in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Today we highlight a steep site Queenslander renovation. Steep Site Queenslander Renovation Case Study Hello, my name is Jan Hogarth from PlaceMate Architects in Brisbane. I’m a Renovation Specialist Architect,… Read more »

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29
Mar
Create A Perfect Home Entry

Do you feel relaxed when you come home? A perfect home entry helps your family detach from work and home. It is necessary as it helps create better boundaries between home and the outside world. An entry that separates you from the outside allows you and your family to enjoy their home. Our latest video… Read more »

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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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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.