In Australia, it is estimated that the construction and demolition industry contributes around 40% of Australia’s overall landfill, in the form of demolished materials, off-cuts, land excavation and packaging. In 2017, this number sat at 10.4 million tonnes. As the construction industry has experienced significant growth over the past two [...]
Hormuz Island, also known as Iran’s ‘rainbow island’, is home to some of the most unique landscapes in the world – and features some unique architecture to match. A high concentration of iron oxide gives the soil of the island an otherworldly reddish hue, while its mountains and caves are [...]
Text originally appeared on Hunting For George. St Kilda House by Modscape ticks so many boxes – generous living spaces, an open-plan kitchen-living room and large outdoor areas for relaxing or entertaining. The design is modern with clean lines and an uncluttered feel which provides a sense of calm in the busy city [...]
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an engineered wood product that is widely celebrated for its sustainability, efficiency, strength and thermal insulation. Comprised of layers of timber glued together with the grain running in opposite 90⁰ angles, CLT takes the structural and environmental qualities of wood and amplifies them. The benefits that [...]
The Biennale Foundation in Venice is one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural institutions, having been established for over 120 years. The organisation’s exhibitions are equally revered, particularly the International Architecture Biennale, in which architecture from all around the world is on display. Open to the public from Saturday 22 May [...]
Modscape is a partner in the NSW Police Force’s Regional Small Police Station program, and is responsible for the construction and delivery of seven new modular stations across the state. NSW Police engaged Group GSA Architects to develop a template police station design that would be utilised throughout regional NSW. [...]
Along the south-east coast of Denmark is the town of Vejle – a region made distinct by its rolling hills in a country largely dominated by overwhelmingly flat terrain. Located at the head of a fjord, Vejle also has a rich history as a port town, with the river supporting [...]
Modscape was among 100 entrants in this year's NGV Architecture Commission with our Living Rooms design in collaboration with Andrew Simpson Architects. Living Rooms is an interactive piece of public architecture that prompts user reflection of the expanding size of residential space and the ecological footprint we occupy. The installation [...]
Modscape is pleased to announce that we have been appointed as the head contractor for the Victorian Government to deliver three new regional alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Following a collaborative design process, we have been engaged to undertake both the on-site works and off-site modular manufacture. We look forward to [...]
