DARREN BOWMAN DESIGN

The site was buzzing with tradesmen yesterday; brickies, electricians, carpenters, all working seemlessly together to advance progress on this most exciting project. As the brickwork climbs up along the eastern side, carpenters are fixing the Scyon Matrix cladding to the front of the house. A burnt orange colour sample that rests on the scaffolding hints of an adventurous colour scheme to be full revealed shortly.

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I called in to see how our McMannus Drive project was coming along over the long weekend. Unfortunately the builders actually took the weekend off and I couldn't get in.  I can't wait to walk through this project now, so I'll be going back!  

On a steep site like this the biggest challenge is always getting to floor level. We worked from survey drawings to model the site in 3D to determine heights for this project. According to builder Kane Twomey, the floor levels worked out "spot on". Perfect is good enough for me! With that challenge complete Kane is now framing walls.

Kane and Dave from Twomey Building put the reinforcement in the trenches as our latest project gets off the ground.  The boys are hoping for good weather until the concrete is poured.

With over 5 metres of fall over the house the design for this house took some nutting out, but it promises to deliver a great result.   Once out of the ground framing will go up quickly.  Ecocrete concrete will be used fo...

My Elizabeth Street project is progressing nicely.  Time has been spent lately on detailing and internal linings.  Outside it is great to see the render finish nearing completion.  It is always a relief to see jobs materialise as per the design intent.  Walking into the centrally located living area and seeing the light streaming in through the high windows to the north and the east to create a lo...

I called in to see how our Elizabeth Street project is coming along yesterday. Internal linings are complete.  Externally the brickwork is up and rendering has commenced. The carpenters are installing the Scon Stria cladding. The double-glazed windows are installed and the builder has foam sealed around them to ensure that there will be no drafts. I'm looking forward to seeing the render and external cladding ...

RE-MILLED OREGON FRAMING

Our Dereel project is coming along with framing almost complete now. Nearly all of the framing used is plantation pine with the exception of the roofing battens, which are hardwood to match existing exposed battens. Veranda framing was recycled and re-milled from Oregon beams gained in the demolition of the existing carport. 150 x 50 Oregon rafters were simply re-used as veranda ra...