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Jun 18, 2019
The visionary Elwood House wins Australia’s Best Residential Development
At its completion in 2017, Elwood House surprised its residents - who all bought off the plan prior to construction - with an outcome far...
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May 14, 2019
Handcrafted Petersen D71 bricks and timber deliver an oasis of calm at Lyall House
An old red brick 1920s Californian Bungalow in Hawthorn has been creatively transformed to its former glory following much-needed tweaks...
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Apr 16, 2019
Handmade Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ bricks add softness and familiarity to Otto
The eight generously sized, low maintenance Otto Apartments in Brighton have a distinctive and timeless style. Renowned for its landmark...
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Mar 12, 2019
Laycock House gracefully marries drama with modesty, creating a delightful surprise
Set on an avenue of date palms, on one of Sydney’s oldest heritage-listed streets, Laycock House is a treasure-trove of surprise. Because...
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Feb 26, 2019
Petersen D71 bricks sit centre stage in a multiple award-winning building
There’s no shortage of media coverage on Maitland’s Riverlink Building. And that’s no surprise. Not only because it was designed by...
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Feb 5, 2019
Petersen D91 bricks help to deliver a timeless yet bold new home in Kew East
It’s a simple, timeless and understated, yet bold structure. The striking new residence in Kew East, Melbourne, has more than created...
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Oct 30, 2018
Caroline's contrasting material palette creates a tale of two houses in South Yarra
Caroline is an unexpected contemporary delight in a tree lined South Yarra street. Unexpected because while equipped with all the bells...
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Oct 9, 2018
Petersen D91 bricks create a magical garden room in Hawthorn
An abundance of creativity and re-imagination, along with a sensitive, considered design, has transformed a tangle of spaces in a 1980s...
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Oct 2, 2018
Pattern and texture lead New Shanghai to new heights and a new market in Dubai
New Shanghai is well known in Australia as a casual dining destination. Its traditional Shanghai laneway is its signature design and...
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Sep 25, 2018
Celebrating the joy of the art deco movement with Petersen D72 bricks
Merriwee is a modern interpretation of an existing theme. A clever transformation of a simple, yet generous art deco house into a...
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Sep 4, 2018
The Garden House: Framed garden views creating tranquillity in an urban setting
A contemporary farmhouse, on an inner city site with a distinct rural feel, framed at every available angle by a lush garden. The Garden...
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Aug 16, 2018
Petersen bricks feature prominently in the award-winning Rochford Apartments
The Rochford, a new 76-apartment complex in Sydney’s inner west, was recently awarded the New South Wales’ Aaron Bolot Award for...
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Jul 31, 2018
Petersen K55 bricks create a beautiful inside/outside connection in Hawthorn
It seems that the people of Hawthorn just love Petersen bricks. Understandably so. They continue to add that unique, soft earthy feel...
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Jul 17, 2018
Petersen D91 bricks flow seamlessly from indoor to outdoor in Bronte
Creating a modern, contemporary home that was easy to maintain and would evolve with the owners and their children as they grew was a...
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Jul 10, 2018
Petersen K91 bricks add texture and interest to this amazing Hawthorn home
When David Neil, of Neil Architecture, set out to design a new residence in an established, leafy street in Melbourne’s Hawthorn, he...
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Jul 3, 2018
Petersen bricks support a Grand Prize Winner in the 2018 Wienerberger brick awards
On 28 May this year, 50 projects – from an initial 600-strong nominees – competed in the eighth international Wienerberger Brick Awards....
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Jun 12, 2018
Celebrating Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ bricks: bringing calm and clarity to Bondi's Deepwater House
Perched on Ben Buckler, adjacent to Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, Deepwater, designed by Tobias Partners, created a positive stir among...
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Jun 5, 2018
Petersen's Kolumbaâ„¢ brick celebrates 10 years
Not many bricks celebrate an actual birthday. Then again, not not many bricks are designed by an internationally-renowned architect....
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May 22, 2018
A stunning Petersen brick combination creates two unique stories in Woollahra
A newly renovated home in Sydney’s Woollahra uses a clever combination of handmade Petersen bricks to create something really special for...
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May 8, 2018
Petersen handmade bricks make a beautiful, bold statement in Balmain
A tight and prominent corner block on a residential street in Sydney’s Balmain was a design challenge relished by the dynamic duo that is...
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