DAR Studio

/ INTRODUCING THE TEAM_400% GROWTH
 
With an increasing workload across a diverse range of projects over the last year we have grown exponentially with three new team members offering a complementary skill set. Meet Nick Rennick, virtuoso Architect imported from bonnie Scotland predominantly assisting with delivery of projects at Fremantle Prison, Sian Ferraz, historian genius descendant from Welsh gypsies taking research and heritage analysis to the next level, and Fathima Salim, graduate architect wizard from Kerala specialising in 3D visualisation.

/ STICK HUT_FREMANTLE PRISON A little conservation project we are proud to have recently completed - a hybrid of restoration and reconstruction to an old guard hut at Fremantle Prison, fondly referred to as the ‘Stick Hut’. Previously in a very sad state, but after a detailed condition survey we were able to salvage and repair some original timber, and where beyond repair, undertake like for like replacement of fabric. #conservation #fremantleprison

/ RESIDENTIAL WORK As well as working primarily in conservation and adaptive re-use of heritage buildings, we also get involved in residential projects too. A fresh perspective when working with home owners to creatively explore ways to adapt and extend their family homes. We are really pleased with a couple of projects completed towards the end of last year in Floreat and Duncraig. Always a joy to see professional photographs of the final outcome and more importantly happy clients. #residentialdesign #timelessplacesbydesign

/ MADDINGTON HOMESTEAD_CONSERVATION WORKS IN PROGRESS
A collection of the oldest pre-convict structures in the State are currently being revitalised through a campaign of conservation and adaptation. ._.studio are advising on preservation of in-situ fabric and reconstruction to reproduce an earlier state of incomplete structures.

/ MADDINGTON HOMESTEAD_CONSERVATION WORKS IN PROGRESS A collection of the oldest pre-convict structures in the State are currently being revitalised through a campaign of conservation and adaptation. @dar._.studio are advising on preservation of in-situ fabric and reconstruction to reproduce an earlier state of incomplete structures. #preservation #adaptation

/ BUSINESS REFERRAL NETWORK
If you are looking to help grow your business with a well organised and proven networking group then please come along to this event next Tuesday 01 August, at The Pagoda in Como from 11-45-1.15pm.

Meet fellow professionals in the room where we build meaningful relationships to help refer business to one another.

Next Tuesday's event is a focus on businesses operating in the building and property industry. Builders, consultants, designers, suppliers, trades, developers, facilities managers, and commercial leasing agents would all find it worth their while.
 
Below is the link to register to secure your seat. Registrations close by Friday.
 
https://lnkd.in/gS6n9sUy

/ MEERILINGA_STATE HERITAGE GRANT WORKS
Conservation works completed towards the end of last year for this Federation Queen Anne style brick and tile residence in West Perth, originally built in 1897. To assist with financing of the works, advantage was taken of the Heritage Council’s Heritage Grants Program that offers matched funding assistance to projects that conserve or celebrate State Registered Heritage Places.

/ CHANEL_HOTEL WENTWORTH_RAINE SQUARE
Photos just in of the new store opened last year to a portion of the ground and first floors of the heritage listed Hotel Wentworth at the junction of Murray and William Street. A contemporary adaptation involving some sensitive façade works and internal alterations to form a new staircase that reconnects floors of this historic building. ._.studio led on heritage and planning services and assisted with overall delivery.

/ GOLDFIELDS WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

Dar Studio are thrilled to have contributed to the recent registration of the legendary Goldfields Water Supply Scheme onto the State Register of Heritage Places. We assisted the Heritage Council of Western Australia in preparing the physical evidence section for its heritage assessment and supporting documentation.

Honoured to be nominated as a finalist in the professional contribution category at this year's WA Heritage Awards. Recognition by the Heritage Council for enthusiasm, hard work, and success in revitalising many of the State's historic assets is something to behold. Congratulations to the other finalists and best of luck on the night!

/ SEPHORA PERTH CBD STORE
We are thrilled to share the recent completion of this pivotal project we have been working on for most of the year - the transformation of a vacant ground floor tenancy of the Commonwealth Bank Building for the multinational retailer . Situated along the heart of Murray Street Mall, this timely intervention has worked sensitively and elegantly within the grain of this magnificent Inter-War Beaux Arts building to help continue its longevity into the future. ._.studio were engaged as Architect and Heritage Advisor with the support of a valued consultant team to deliver a spectacular outcome for the city.