We are very proud to announce that our Highgate Residence, designed by the team at @chindarsiarchitects and built by @cassarigroup was awarded the top honour and named Home of the Year at the 2018 HIA Colorbond Seel Matt Perth Housing Awards this year! The project also picked up three other awards – Renovation/Addition Project over $1 million, Renovation/Addition Project of the Year, Livable Home of the Year and the Peter Overman Award for Perth Innovation in Housing Project of the Year….we would like to take this opportunity to thank all involved, especially our amazing Clients Pam @pamherron and Jon.…It is because of their trust, faith and commitment that this remarkable project has come to fruition…..They truly deserve an award too!!! #chindarsiarchitects #perth #westernaustralia #perthisok #welovewa #perthlife #thisiswa #localdesign #newinperth #highgatewa #copperroof #federation #heritage #awardwinning #renovation #oldmeetsnew #bestofbothworlds #hiahousingawards #hiahousingawards2018

Postcards from site – works are well underway on a renovation and restoration of a beach house right on the Indian Ocean in Cottesloe….the home was previously renovated by Odden Rodriguez Architects and the utmost care is being taken to preserve and enhance the best of the existing elements….new terraced steps form a sculptural link and opportunity for seating and display of art between the upper and lower terrace to the rear…. #chindarsiarchitects #beachhouserenovation #perth #newinperth #sitesign #cottesloebeachshack #cottesloe #renovation

Postcards from site – the double-glazed steel window frames have just gone in to this renovation we have been working on in Floreat with the Owners. The slim black grid really works with the stack-bonding of the concrete blocks to reference a timeless Modernism perfect for the rear of this 30’s era character home….. #newinperth #welovewa #perthlife #thisiswa #localdesign #floreat #renovation #chindarsiarchitects #architectslife #steelwindowsanddoors #concreteblocks #besserblocks #midcenturymodern #stackbond

Friends and Colleagues,
We are writing to urge you to support Open House Perth.
Open House Perth has given first-hand experience of good design to over 300,000 visitors. It has an active social media audience of over 25,000 people, growing annually at 25%. It is an invaluable and far reaching promotion of the architectural profession. It enables the general public to experience quality design first-hand and boosts the profile of the profession.
Open House Perth is struggling for survival.
While times are tough for all of us, now is the time to invest in the future. Please join us by committing as a member, sponsor or donor to keep Open House alive.
Please consider that of Open House Perth visitors:
· 50% responded they were more likely to hire an Architect,
· 90% intended to refer friends, family and work colleagues to the event.
· Retained up to 50% sponsor recognition
The ability to grow our profession and quality of design in our city depends on building the community’s appreciation of the value of great design and the essential role of the architect.
Please act – commit as a member, sponsor or donor to this important annual event. Visit the Open house Perth website for details on how you can help.
Yours Sincerely,
Joe Chindarsi, Sam Klopper, and Meaghan White

This pair of Italian Cypress Pines frame the modest wire-gate to an old farmhouse in York, Western Australia. Because of their age and height they add amazing drama and scale to this old garden and frame the entry beautifully…. #ideasilike #italiancypress #pairoftrees #guardiantrees #oldcountrygardens #yorkwesternaustralia #thisiswa #weekendinthecountry

Details from site – We enjoy the contrast between traditional and modern elements and the contrast this creates within the houses we design….these lovely terracotta tiles from @ecooutdoor provide beautiful colour and texture and help ground this new home in its Federation Era context of inner city Perth…. #chindarsiarchitects #innercitylife #urbaninfill #perth #smalllot #sitemeeting #newinperth #herringbonepattern #ecooutdoor #terracotta #flushsill

Postcards from site – we have a site sign with a view! Very excited to be commencing work on a renovation and restoration of a beach house right on the Indian Ocean in Cottesloe….. #chindarsiarchitects #beachhouserenovation #perth #newinperth #sitesign #cottesloebeachshack #cottesloe #renovation

Postcards from site – switchable glass in action…..almost like magic – now you see it, now you don’t! #chindarsiarchitects #innercitylife #urbaninfill #perth #smalllot #sitemeeting #newinperth #switchableglass #angularform #clerestorywindows #loftstyle

Details from site – I love this steel and glass french door we designed for the hallway of our Magnolia Residence to provide separation between old and new….the door leaves are volumetric and because of their shape, tuck perfectly away against the walls into the corner reveals of the hallway…. #steeldoorsandwindows #architectslife #localdesign #northperth #renovation #chindarsiarchitects #bespokedetailing #attentiontodetail