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THINGS WE LOVE: ICONIC ARCHITECTURE WE CAN EXPERIENCE DIGITALLY

Sara 2020-09-02T16:49:28+00:00 April 9th, 2020|Architecture, Design, Things We Love|

If you’re yearning for an escape after being cooped up inside, you’re not alone. Most of us are spending a huge chunk of time at home with only the kitchen, living room and bathroom for scenery. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get your design fix. Here are our top picks of iconic architecture you can virtually tour from your couch. Fallingwater – Frank Lloyd Wright The iconic home, Fallingwater, will be one of 12 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed properties opening [...]

BIRDBOX PREFABRICATED CABINS

Sara 2020-09-02T16:49:53+00:00 April 3rd, 2020|All, Architecture, Design|

These are crazy, unprecedented times and at present we’re encouraged to stay at home - but there’s nothing to say our minds can’t wander… and we’ve found the perfect place. Travel (digitally) to Norway where there’s an abundance of incredible, unspoilt nature – from wild fjords and jagged coastlines to icy glaciers and fertile green forests. Here you’ll find these incredible prefabricated cabins, perched on hillsides, where you can gaze over the lush landscape from the comfort of your bed. [...]

HOUSE OF WINE

Sara 2020-09-02T16:50:48+00:00 February 21st, 2020|Architecture, Design, Modscape|

Enjoy a glass of wine (or two) after a long, hard day’s work? Us too. And we’d enjoy it much more if we got to drink it from this beautiful wine bar and tasting room in the historic town of Znojmo in the Czech Republic. Set in a converted 19th century brewery and its adjacent technical space – a structure that was added in the 1970s – the House of Wine effortlessly highlights the region’s multifaceted architectural history. Externally, the [...]

5 KITCHEN BLUNDERS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Sara 2020-09-02T16:51:09+00:00 February 18th, 2020|Architecture, Design, Modscape|

The only thing that seems to get the juices flowing more than a kitchen renovation is a brand-new kitchen – and a sizeable majority of Australians are rolling up their sleeves each year to plan their perfect one. But just because we spend so much time in our kitchens, it doesn’t mean we have the very best grasp on what is needed from an architectural and design point of view. If not done with painstaking [...]

BUILDING TO A BUDGET: 5 THINGS TO BE AWARE OF BEFORE EMBARKING ON A NEW BUILD PROJECT

Sara 2020-09-02T16:52:06+00:00 February 4th, 2020|Architecture, Design, Modscape|

Building a new home is one of the most exciting and rewarding projects you can undertake and often starts with a long period of reflection on your dream house and envisioning the lifestyle it will offer. Then comes reality; someone has to pay for it all and that someone is probably you! Often this is the stage when either dreams come crashing back down to earth or you bury your head so deeply in the sand to ignore reality – [...]

CONTEMPORARY HOME TRENDS IN BONDI

Sara 2020-10-13T16:58:06+00:00 January 13th, 2020|All, Architecture, Design|

Sydney’s beachside suburbs are some of the most beautiful locations that our country has to offer. The area boasts expansive white sand beaches, waves for surfers, ocean-fed lap pools for kids, walking tracks, rockpools, renowned cafés and a relaxed, laid-back community. It’s no surprise then that from Bondi to Coogee there is also an abundance of impressive modern homes that complement the surroundings Mother Nature has provided. So what trends are we seeing in a contemporary Bondi home? Modscape's [...]

KNOWING YOUR TIMBERS: 5 AUSTRALIAN TIMBERS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS

Sara 2020-09-02T16:52:41+00:00 December 6th, 2019|All, Architecture, Design, Sustainability, Things We Love|

Durable, diverse and naturally beautiful, timber is one of the few materials that brings nature into your home. Both safe to handle and aging without decomposition, timber proudly boasts being one of the few renewable and carbon positive materials that can be sustainably harvested. From an architectural perspective, timber lends enormous range to a project; whether you want subtle grace, grand statements, organic hew or refined formality – you can find a timber to suit. In Australia, we are particularly [...]

PLANNING YOUR FUTURE SMART HOME

Sara 2020-09-02T16:53:06+00:00 November 19th, 2019|Architecture, Sustainability|

It’s hot outside and your sun-shades automatically descend; your phone rings when you’re not home to tell you someone is at the door; your heating switches on in winter when you’re five minutes from home; the fridge shops on your behalf when your milk is running low – these are all realities with smart home technology. Add networked entertainment, all angle security and any number of energy saving measures and you start to see the potential of smart homes, and [...]

MODSCAPE’S BROOKLYN FACTORY

Sara 2020-09-02T16:54:52+00:00 November 14th, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Projects, Things We Love|

Our team can work rain, hail or shine within our large Brooklyn factory. By constructing in a controlled environment we can ensure that a high level of quality is maintained and there's no time overruns. Our 6.5 acre site includes our ex-foundry factory and display suite, and has recently been extended to incorporate our new design office to house the growing Modscape team. Our talented team thrive off designing and delivering the very best modular, sustainable projects. Combining their extensive experience [...]

PROJECT MT MACEDON – RIMBA RETREAT

Sara 2020-09-02T16:55:21+00:00 October 31st, 2019|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Projects, Things We Love|

Ever wanted to stay in a Modscape home and dreaming of a little getaway? A chance to switch off to somewhere tranquil and private? Well stop lusting. The owners of this Mt Macedon retreat are now taking bookings. The retreat is designed to complement the beautiful rural setting and positioned to take advantage of the spectacular views across to Hanging Rock. With just 100sqm of internal space, the small footprint is intimate and it’s easy to switch off, kick back [...]

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