PRACTICE PROFILE
Hive Architects
A new, small, private practice in Melbourne’s inner west
Hive Architects strives to create an architectural response that thoughtfully navigates the space between the client design brief and the environmentally, socially and economically sustainable design opportunities of the project to create a holistic, site specific, design response. Providing: Architectural
Services; specialising in environmentally and socially sustainable design
Pursuing: work that embodies an environmentally and ethically sustainable approach
Aspiring: to work with colleagues and clients who hold similar values
CURRENT PROJECTS
NEWTOWN RESIDENCE
Location: Newtown, Geelong
Brief development / Concept Design / Schematic Design / Design Development
Significant focus on Passivhaus principles and meeting sustainable design objectives
COHOUSING
Location: Melbourne (inner north)
Mixed Use / Medium Density: Master planning and yield study for 30 dwellings and common facilities
OTWAY EQUINE STABLES
Design & Documentation
BALNARRING BUNGALOW
Design & Documentation
CURRENT COLLABORATIONS
COHOUSING AUSTRALIA
I am presently involved with Cohousing Australia and undertaking research in alternate multi-residential design typologies. I am interested in obtaining a more holistic understanding for how we live and how we can use architecture to help solve/alleviate some of the social and environmental issues we face. Through workshops and events we advocate for better housing for all and facilitate the process for all those interested in pursuing alternative housing models; to expedite the process and encourage and support future projects and possibilities. TRANSITION TOWN: MARIBYRNONG
I have been working with community members to help establish a range of projects designed to facilitate community, and active urban spaces. We are currently looking at sites in the area for the development of a new vibrant urban space for art, music, food production, workshops and community engagement.
