This design was fora new clubhouse at Ullswater Yacht club, it was a design competition run by the RIBA. The concept reflects the calmness and fluidity of the lake in its shape, in particular in its cross section, suggesting a strong reference to the curve of a boat or yacht's hull. Modern boat construction methods and materials were proposed in the construction of the clubhousewith the building designed to rest on stilts above the lake. This proposal provided protection against frequent site flooding issues and offered the occupants a feeling that the building is floating on the water. In order to maximise the stunning views fully glazed lakeside elevations were proposed. The building provides new function space, administration offices, café, changing facilities and a floating mooring jetty.

Courtesy PARKDESIGNED

+ About PARKdesigned

PARKdesigned is a young creative practice with growing reputation for quality and imaginative architecture, interior and structural design. We have an open studio approach that ensures each individual project receives thorough investigation and analysis, resulting in a bespoke solution specifically tailored to each scheme.

Our ethos and attitude remains the same no matter the size or scale; to create exciting and interesting buildings and spaces that please, on budget and interesting buildings and spaces that please, on budget and on time.

+ Project facts

Ullswater Yacht Club,
Ullswater Lake, Cumbria, UK

Client: Ullswater Yacht Club
Value: £1 million
Status: RIBA Competition Entry
Size :770m

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Marcus O’Reilly Architects, a St. Kilda based practice, is proud to announce that their project 19 Ruskin Street, Elwood is the recent winner of both “Best New Development 1-5 storeys” and “Best Sustainable Development” in the Annual City of Port Phillip Design and Development Awards.

Elwood Townhouses, image courtesy Dianna Snape

This 5 unit medium-density housing development been designed to contribute and improve the existing streetscape of a quiet tree lined street in Elwood, Victoria. Through careful selection of timber, standing seam metal and stone finishes the building relates to and complements the mature tree in front of the site as well as referencing the materials on the surrounding properties.

Elwood Townhouses, image courtesy Dianna Snape

The main volume of the building is faced with a dramatic open jointed spotted gum rain screen that glows like a lantern in the evening. This façade is further animated through sliding timber and galvanized steel screens which help regulate the impact of the harsh afternoon sun to west facing windows. Skillion roofed, standing seam metal clad volumes then hang off this main volume over the driveway and touch the ground lightly through the clever employ of a series of steel moment frames. These tapered steel elements along the driveway not only allowed for the large existing to willows along the southern boundary to happily remain intact but also set up a clear markers down the driveway which help delineate each vertical dwelling.

Elwood Townhouses, image courtesy Dianna Snape

Each townhouse has three stories providing the ground to sky feeling of a traditional home. Sculptural blackened steel and glass stairs wind their way through each home linking each level. The ground floor of each unit was designed with flexibility in mind. While some users use the space solely as car parking and storage, ample glass doors which open to a permeable courtyard allow other uses such as a bonus/play room, home office, informal living area, workshop and in some cases even converted to an additional bedroom.

Elwood Townhouses, image courtesy Dianna Snape

High passive solar performance, low embodied energy materials, solar power and solar hot water, underground water tanks, use of spotted gum for solar shading, adaptable car spaces, and robust architecture make this the greenest building in Elwood.”

Architect: Marcus O’Reilly Architects
Photographer: Dianna Snape

+ All images courtesy Marcus O’Reilly Architects

DIZAJNO has launched the CIRRUS, FLORA, IRIS & ZEBRA.

The primary idea was light. Light consisting of colors. The colours in the everyday people’s life. The contrast of comfort and discomfort. The sun and the rain. That’s what all of us experience …

Lubo Majer, designer

Upholstered chairs are possible to combine and create larger sofa. Traditional upholstery composition with rigid inner frame and use of sinuous springs, rubber-textile straps in combination with high quality PU foam ensure long product life.

CIRRUS, courtesy DIZAJNO

CIRRUS, courtesy DIZAJNO

CIRRUS

Soft clouds floating over the country and their gentle shapes became the main inspiration for the upholstered furniture CIRRUS. Virtually spontaneous composition of elements creates a perfect sofa for various seating and lounge positions. Curved shapes and sophisticated ergonomics define this unconventional contemporary piece and add to its functionality and comfort. Traditional upholstery composition with rigid OSB frame, use of sinuous spring system in the seat and backrest, and use of high quality flexible PUR foam offer a product lasting lifetime.

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FLORA, courtesy DIZAJNO

FLORA, courtesy DIZAJNO

FLORA

Flower as a symbol of growth, peace, love and goodness. The softness of embracing petals with harmony of natural organic shapes create an extravagant comfort object, place for dreaming, relaxing, comfortable seating. Traditional upholstery composition with rigid OSB frame, use of sinuous spring system in the seat, and use of high quality flexible PUR foam offer a product lasting lifetime.

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IRIS, courtesy DIZAJNO

IRIS, courtesy DIZAJNO

IRIS

The first origin of this idea was light. Light consisting of colours. Colours in the everyday life of people. Inspired by the shape of rainbow I created the collection of upholstery furniture consisting from 7 elements – colours and the table with glass plate reminiscent to slop of water in the rain. Upholstered elements are possible to join together, from 2 or 3 chairs is possible to create a bigger sofa. Traditional upholstery composition with rigid OSB frame, use of sinuous spring system in the seat, and use of high quality flexible PUR foam offer a product lasting lifetime.

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ZEBRA, courtesy DIZAJNO

ZEBRA, courtesy DIZAJNO

ZEBRA

Wild unbridled free. Lines of exotic zebra bringing dynamics into a static object – chair that becomes a place where ideas, dreams and plans fly without borders. Traditional upholstery composition with rigid OSB frame, use of sinuous spring system in the seat and backrest, and use of high quality flexible PUR foam offer a product lasting lifetime.