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5 Features to Consider When Designing for Coastal Living

Dawn 2019-03-21T17:27:45+00:00 March 21st, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Projects, Things We Love|

With a country surrounded by water, it’s no wonder that the great Australian dream of house ownership can quickly extend to thoughts of a beach house. And with endless childhood memories of summers spent by the beach – swimming, sunbaking and playing sports – many of us are prone to imagine our future weekends and holidays lazing by the beach with family and friends. But while the dream has an enduring allure, it is wise to remember that planning the [...]

Australian Construction Awards 2019 Winner

Dawn 2019-03-21T16:04:40+00:00 March 15th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/Media, Projects|

Last night’s Australian Construction Awards took place as part of the industry leading Sydney BUILD Expo. Modscape is thrilled to have won the ‘Offsite Construction Project of the Year’ award for our role in delivering a range of modular projects across Victoria and New South Wales. The award celebrates outstanding innovation, best practice and expertise in a project and we’re humbled by the fantastic acknowledgement, not only for our company, but for the future of the offsite construction industry. Visit our [...]

Things We Love: Sensory Experiments

Dawn 2019-03-06T11:56:07+00:00 March 6th, 2019|Design, Things We Love|

We love any excuse to celebrate design and innovation. And the Melbourne Design Week is no exception. The ten-day event running from 14-24 March 2019 is an initiative created by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and the Victorian Government and aims to promote Melbourne as one of the design capitals of the world. The 10-day event will offer talks, tours, workshops and industry events to help strengthen, support and promote the design industry. One such event that we’re excited [...]

Energy Smart Homes – Windows

Dawn 2019-02-28T11:24:23+00:00 February 28th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Sustainability|

Ask any homeowner about what they really ‘love’ in their homes and one of the answers is invariably their views. Connectivity to the outdoors, natural light and a feeling of space, all play a key part in what makes us happy – so much so that architects and designers have been steadily increasing the number and size of windows in many modern homes. From a practical point of view, however, all this glass comes at a [...]

Modular construction the perfect fit for short-term and long-term goals for Hornsby Hospital

Dawn 2019-02-25T09:07:17+00:00 February 21st, 2019|Architecture, Modscape, Projects, Sustainability|

Healthy assets - healthy people When we visit a hospital as a patient the last thing we tend to think of is how the hospital’s assets are planned and managed, and what effect this might have on us. Instead, we simply rely on the system to work and that the health professionals who care for us have the facilities and equipment they require. What we don’t often think about is that healthy asset management is critical to patient outcomes, and [...]

The 5 Key Things to Establish Before You Design a Bathroom

Dawn 2019-02-06T16:34:24+00:00 February 6th, 2019|Architecture, Design|

Whether you desire a spa-style sanctuary, sleek minimalism or a bathroom from yesteryear, planning is the first step in making your dreams turn into reality. But, be warned – for all of the enjoyment you can have developing your space and style, a bathroom can be deceptively tricky to get right. […]

Things we love: Escher-inspired guest house

Dawn 2019-01-31T10:45:26+00:00 January 28th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Things We Love|

For those who have visited the NGV’s Escher x Nendo – Between Two Worlds immersive exhibition, (and have become mesmerized by the dizzying and surreal works of master Dutch artist, M. C. Escher), this piece of whimsical interior design is for you – a hotel with maze-like rooms that bring the artist’s visual illustrations to life. The Other Place is a 10-room boutique hotel in Pingle County – a southeastern part of China famous for [...]

The Wave

Dawn 2019-01-31T10:33:37+00:00 January 25th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Things We Love|

Danish architecture is world-renowned – the perfect infusion of cutting-edge design and practical functionality. Often described as vibrant, contemporary and sustainable, the designs are known to make an impact and leave a long-lasting impression. Using local context as a valuable resource and design driver, Danish architects often take the values, landscape and history of an area to inspire each project they undertake. Perhaps that’s why the Modscape team are so drawn to their work and [...]

Project Footscray West Primary School

Dawn 2019-02-13T13:55:09+00:00 January 15th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Projects, Sustainability, Things We Love|

Curved timber walls and a bright internal material palette combine to create a dynamic learning space for Footscray West Primary School. The modular solution is sustainable and innovatively designed to include five teaching spaces, an arts space plus associated staff and student amenities. The building incorporates high-performing acoustic paneling and double-glazed windows, ensuring the learning environment is comfortable for the students. The new permanent modular building offered a fast and efficient solution for the school. With less time needed for [...]

Habitus Living: Five Of The Best Australian Prefab Houses

Dawn 2019-01-11T12:00:46+00:00 January 7th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/Media, Things We Love|

As the demand for prefab housing continues to grow, Habitus Living looks at five Australian examples that disrupt the out-dated stereotypes. We’re chuffed to see our Ivanhoe extension featured. […]

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