HOW TO VISUALISE YOUR HOUSE DESIGN
At first glance, a narrow block of land can appear to be very restrictive. Yet, creative duplex designs for narrow blocks open up so many ways to optimise the potential of a challenging building site.
DUPLEX DESIGNS FOR NARROW BLOCKS
At first glance, a narrow block of land can appear to be very restrictive. Yet, creative duplex designs for narrow blocks open up so many ways to optimise the potential of a challenging building site.
DESIGNING COASTAL HOMES
Bold aesthetics, flowing forms and a love for light filled spaces infuse all Slater Architect’s coastal house designs with the exuberance and passion for life on the coastal fringe. And natural resources such as stone and timber intertwine throughout our homes that embrace the delights and encounters of coastal living.
BENEFITS OF AN ARCHITECT FOR YOUR HOME RENOVATION
The benefit of having an architect involved in your renovation is simple. An architect has the design experience and a creative eye to make the most out of your home. We come up with clever and artistic ideas to achieve your requirements and improve functionality of your home.
POINT FREDERICK, CENTRAL COAST HOUSE DESIGN – SLOPING BLOCK & WATER VIEWS
Perched on a sloping block overlooking Brisbane Water on the NSW Central Coast, this west-facing contemporary home displays a modern vernacular with large expanses of glass, a flat roof with wide eaves and a neutral palette of organic and man-made materials.
SLOPING BLOCK HOUSE DESIGNS
Sloping land, hillsides, steep inclines; they’re all part of the rich, undulating character of the Australian landscape, but sloping blocks pose a special challenge for architects and builders.
STONE HOUSE DESIGNS
An insight from principle architect, Cathy Slater. Growing up as the daughter of a stonemason with a desire and the skills to design houses, it’s no surprise that Cathy Slater has built a reputation for showcasing the beauty of natural stone in her Slater Architects designs. In this article, Cathy Slater shares her experiences from building with stone, reveals her personal preferences and gives expert tips on navigating the challenges [...]
BEACH HOUSE DESIGNS
BEACH HOUSE DESIGNS The sea is a vital part of Australia’s heritage and culture. With such a vast coastline, the draw of the sea is inescapable for most Australians. And stunning beach house designs, for permanent family homes or holiday homes, can help you make a real connection with all the vibrancy and vitality that beachside living offers. Our love for the beach touches something primal within each of [...]
LUXURY ACREAGE HOME DESIGNS
LUXURY ACREAGE HOME DESIGNS Living as part of the land, enjoying the space, peace and quiet and beautiful living in the home of your dreams—that’s what luxury acreage home design is all about. Our bespoke rural house designs are designed to fulfil your requirements and to reflect the special environment you’ve chosen as your new home. We listen to your needs and dreams to create an architectural vision [...]
CATHY SLATER – SUCCESS BY DESIGN
When Cathy Slater started her own building design firm from her parent’s home in 1980, the quietly spoken 23-year- old had no idea that ‘Plan 2000’ would grow to become the full service, award-winning architectural practice it is today. She had not even considered her business future post 2000 let alone imagined that she would undertake years of study to become a registered architect in her forty’s, employ up to sixteen [...]