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

Postcards from site – lofty triangulated raking ceilings, and high level glazing incorporating switchable glass provides a lovely soft light to the upper level living spaces….the white interior really allows the light to bounce around beautifully….. #chindarsiarchitects #innercitylife #urbaninfill #perth #smalllot #sitemeeting #newinperth #switchableglass #angularform #clerestorywindows #loftstyle

Postcards from site – only a few weeks to go before completion…this home hidden behind another on Hyde Park has really taken shape since the last post on the suspended slab….the cladding, screens and angular form are all working really well together…. #chindarsiarchitects #innercitylife #urbaninfill #perth #smalllot #newinperth #perthsky #maxline340 #architecturalscreens