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Prime Minister's Lodge Competition, Canberra
19 June, 2013
Scale has released its entry for the Prime Minister's Lodge competition. The building responds to Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney's vision for Canberra, drawing upon relationships between monumental architecture and the landscape. The full competition entry can be viewed here.
19 June, 2013
Scale has released its entry for the Prime Minister's Lodge competition. The building responds to Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney's vision for Canberra, drawing upon relationships between monumental architecture and the landscape. The full competition entry can be viewed here.
Ockens House Restoration
11 April, 2013
Scale is currently involved in the restoration of the Ockens House, a home designed by renowned Australian architect Glenn Murcutt in 1978. The proposed works to the Ockens House intend to restore this unique home to its original design intent. Further photographs of the building have been taken by Max Dupain and can be seen in his archives here.
11 April, 2013
Scale is currently involved in the restoration of the Ockens House, a home designed by renowned Australian architect Glenn Murcutt in 1978. The proposed works to the Ockens House intend to restore this unique home to its original design intent. Further photographs of the building have been taken by Max Dupain and can be seen in his archives here.
Long Courtyard House complete
3 April, 2013
Long Courtyard House has recently been completed and photographed by Brett Boardman. The house is a contemporary addition to a turn-of-the-century terrace house, and is built around the idea that each new space should relate to a garden. More information on the project can be viewed here.
3 April, 2013
Long Courtyard House has recently been completed and photographed by Brett Boardman. The house is a contemporary addition to a turn-of-the-century terrace house, and is built around the idea that each new space should relate to a garden. More information on the project can be viewed here.
NSW Architecture Awards Jurors Announced
26 February, 2013
Matt Chan has been selected as one of the jurors for the upcoming 2013 NSW Architecture Awards. He will be a member of the jury for the Small Projects and Heritage Architecture Awards. The awards will be announced in June.
26 February, 2013
Matt Chan has been selected as one of the jurors for the upcoming 2013 NSW Architecture Awards. He will be a member of the jury for the Small Projects and Heritage Architecture Awards. The awards will be announced in June.
Alexandria House 2 complete
8 February, 2013
Alexandria House 2 is complete. It's a building filled with warm materials and beautiful moments. Here, you see glimpses of the garden below as you cross from the old building to the new.
8 February, 2013
Alexandria House 2 is complete. It's a building filled with warm materials and beautiful moments. Here, you see glimpses of the garden below as you cross from the old building to the new.
Ashbury House
6 February, 2013
The Ashbury House is at lock-up. Built by Gerard Murphy of Re:Form Construction, the house is robust, refined and beautifully detailed. The cladding is complete and recycled hardwood timber doors and windows by Architectural Hardwood Joinery have been installed. Sustainable materials are used throughout the project, including recycled bricks and eco concrete. More information on the project can be viewed here.
6 February, 2013
The Ashbury House is at lock-up. Built by Gerard Murphy of Re:Form Construction, the house is robust, refined and beautifully detailed. The cladding is complete and recycled hardwood timber doors and windows by Architectural Hardwood Joinery have been installed. Sustainable materials are used throughout the project, including recycled bricks and eco concrete. More information on the project can be viewed here.
Scale Architecture featured in Código
24 January, 2013
Scale Architecture have been featured in the Mexican art, architecture and design magazine Código. Titled 'Vanguard at the Edge of the World: The Australian Scene', the article discusses Australia's innovative creative culture. We appear alongside Chris Bosse of LAVA, and a range of local artists and designers.
24 January, 2013
Scale Architecture have been featured in the Mexican art, architecture and design magazine Código. Titled 'Vanguard at the Edge of the World: The Australian Scene', the article discusses Australia's innovative creative culture. We appear alongside Chris Bosse of LAVA, and a range of local artists and designers.
Ashbury House
17 December, 2012
The Ashbury House takes form. Modelled around a central courtyard, this building forms part of our ongoing research into courtyard housing typologies.
17 December, 2012
The Ashbury House takes form. Modelled around a central courtyard, this building forms part of our ongoing research into courtyard housing typologies.
Breaking ground in Ashbury
13 November, 2012
This month we've broken ground on our Ashbury House. The building has been designed to meet the needs of a growing family, and is a model of best practice sustainable design.
13 November, 2012
This month we've broken ground on our Ashbury House. The building has been designed to meet the needs of a growing family, and is a model of best practice sustainable design.
National Museum of Afghanistan
3 November, 2012
Scale Architecture was shortlisted for the National Museum of Afghanistan. We completed the design with Silvester Fuller, Nathan Etherington and Stringa Pty. Ltd.
3 November, 2012
Scale Architecture was shortlisted for the National Museum of Afghanistan. We completed the design with Silvester Fuller, Nathan Etherington and Stringa Pty. Ltd.
Alexandria House 2
1 October, 2012
Construction is well under way at Alexandria House 2. This rear terrace addition orients itself towards a side garden, exposing the living spaces to green space and northern light.
1 October, 2012
Construction is well under way at Alexandria House 2. This rear terrace addition orients itself towards a side garden, exposing the living spaces to green space and northern light.
2012 National Architecture Conference Interview
18 September, 2012
As part of the 2012 National Architecture Conference, Matthew Chan interviewed fellow emerging architect Kevin Carmody of Carmody Groarke. The interview was published in the September/October edition of Architecture Bulletin.
18 September, 2012
As part of the 2012 National Architecture Conference, Matthew Chan interviewed fellow emerging architect Kevin Carmody of Carmody Groarke. The interview was published in the September/October edition of Architecture Bulletin.
Invitation to participate in 'Fugitive Structures'
9 September, 2012
Scale Architecture have been invited to participate in the inaugural 'Fugitive Structures' competition. The competition requests a design for a small scale pavilion to be placed in the rear courtyard of the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation.
9 September, 2012
Scale Architecture have been invited to participate in the inaugural 'Fugitive Structures' competition. The competition requests a design for a small scale pavilion to be placed in the rear courtyard of the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation.
Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship
30 August, 2012
Congratulations to Jennifer McMaster from Scale Architecture, who has been awarded the Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship for Students. Jennifer wil be travelling to Venice to attend the 2012 Architecture Biennale in September and contributing regularly to architecture insights and the blog Building Blocks.
30 August, 2012
Congratulations to Jennifer McMaster from Scale Architecture, who has been awarded the Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship for Students. Jennifer wil be travelling to Venice to attend the 2012 Architecture Biennale in September and contributing regularly to architecture insights and the blog Building Blocks.
Construction Update: Alexandria House 2
7 August, 2012
Cladding the timber box at Alexandria House 2.
7 August, 2012
Cladding the timber box at Alexandria House 2.
Filling in the Gaps Talk
26 July, 2012
Matthew Chan will be presenting a talk this weekend at Surry Hills library. Titled 'Filling in the Gaps,' he will discuss how design opportunities can be found within small, challenging urban sites. The event it supported by the City of Sydney and Surry Hills Library.
26 July, 2012
Matthew Chan will be presenting a talk this weekend at Surry Hills library. Titled 'Filling in the Gaps,' he will discuss how design opportunities can be found within small, challenging urban sites. The event it supported by the City of Sydney and Surry Hills Library.
Construction Update: Alexandria House 2
15 June, 2012
The spaces within Alexandria House 2 begin to be revealed.
15 June, 2012
The spaces within Alexandria House 2 begin to be revealed.
Q&A(rchitect) Forum
10 April, 2012
Tomorrow night Matthew Chan will be participating in a discussion about how architects find opportunities within their careers. The panel discussion will take place at Tusculum and is supported by RAIA NSW Chapter and DARCH.
10 April, 2012
Tomorrow night Matthew Chan will be participating in a discussion about how architects find opportunities within their careers. The panel discussion will take place at Tusculum and is supported by RAIA NSW Chapter and DARCH.
Matthew Chan: Architecture Insights Guest Commentator
6 March, 2012
Matthew Chan is currently a guest commentator on architecture insights. He will be uploading articles which discuss architecture, events and public space around Sydney.
6 March, 2012
Matthew Chan is currently a guest commentator on architecture insights. He will be uploading articles which discuss architecture, events and public space around Sydney.
Gibbons Rents Pocket Park Competition
12 February, 2012
Scale Architecture has been selected to participate in a competition to design Gibbons Rents Pocket Park in London. The scheme provides an urban oasis within a laneway on London's Southbank.
12 February, 2012
Scale Architecture has been selected to participate in a competition to design Gibbons Rents Pocket Park in London. The scheme provides an urban oasis within a laneway on London's Southbank.
Scale Architecture moves into Oxford Street Creative Spaces
4 February, 2012
Scale Architecture has moved into the City of Sydney's Creative Spaces at 66 Oxford Street. The space is home to a range of writers, designers and other creative professionals.
4 February, 2012
Scale Architecture has moved into the City of Sydney's Creative Spaces at 66 Oxford Street. The space is home to a range of writers, designers and other creative professionals.
Matthew Chan: Interview in Australian Design Review
16 December, 2011
Matthew Chan, director of Scale Architecture, has been interviewed in Australian Design Review. In the interview, he discusses winning the NSW AIA Emerging Architect's Prize, and the revitalisation of one of Sydney's ugliest laneways.
16 December, 2011
Matthew Chan, director of Scale Architecture, has been interviewed in Australian Design Review. In the interview, he discusses winning the NSW AIA Emerging Architect's Prize, and the revitalisation of one of Sydney's ugliest laneways.
Stable House: Construction Update
11 November, 2011
Stable House under construction.
11 November, 2011
Stable House under construction.
New Architects: Australia_UK Public Lecture
20 October, 2011
Matthew Chan will be delivering a public lecture in London in association with Architecture Foundation.
20 October, 2011
Matthew Chan will be delivering a public lecture in London in association with Architecture Foundation.
Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship: Emerging Architects Announced
3 October, 2011
Matthew Chan has been awarded the 2011 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship. He will take part in an exchange program in the Architecture Foundation Exchange Program in London from October 17 - October 21 2011. The scholarship is a joint venture of the NSW Architects Registration Board and the Architecture Foundation UK. Hannah Tribe and Andrew Burns also received the award.
3 October, 2011
Matthew Chan has been awarded the 2011 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship. He will take part in an exchange program in the Architecture Foundation Exchange Program in London from October 17 - October 21 2011. The scholarship is a joint venture of the NSW Architects Registration Board and the Architecture Foundation UK. Hannah Tribe and Andrew Burns also received the award.
Q&A(rchitect) with Matthew Chan
10 August, 2011
Winner of the 2011 NSW Emerging Architect Prize Matthew Chan, of Scale Architecture, will give a presentation tomorrow night at Surry HIlls Library. He will talk about his career progression, mentors and contribution to the professional community. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session, where fellow emerging architects, students and graduates are free to ask the difficult questions, with a focus on mentoring and teaching.
The evening will be hosted by Janne Ryan, an ideas curator and executive producer of the recent TEDxSydney event.
10 August, 2011
Winner of the 2011 NSW Emerging Architect Prize Matthew Chan, of Scale Architecture, will give a presentation tomorrow night at Surry HIlls Library. He will talk about his career progression, mentors and contribution to the professional community. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session, where fellow emerging architects, students and graduates are free to ask the difficult questions, with a focus on mentoring and teaching.
The evening will be hosted by Janne Ryan, an ideas curator and executive producer of the recent TEDxSydney event.
Matthew Chan wins the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architect Prize
19 May, 2011
Matthew Chan, director of Scale Architecture, has been awarded the Australian Institute of Architects NSW 2011 Emerging Architect Prize.
The Emerging Architect Prize recognises overall excellence in practice, research or education, and involvement in the profession through leadership.
The full citation can be found at the Australian Institute of Architects' website.
19 May, 2011
Matthew Chan, director of Scale Architecture, has been awarded the Australian Institute of Architects NSW 2011 Emerging Architect Prize.
The Emerging Architect Prize recognises overall excellence in practice, research or education, and involvement in the profession through leadership.
The full citation can be found at the Australian Institute of Architects' website.
Talk: Small Projects: Institutional and Commercial
17 September, 2010
Alongside other practitioners, Matthew Chan will be delivering a public lecture on the 21st of September at Surry Hills Library.
Beautifully crafted on small footprints in dense urban locales, three projects will be explored in order of scale. Blood Orange Boutique by Catherine Lassen Architects, Australia Street Outdoor Learning Area by Matt Chan, Scale Architecture and Botany Studio Workshop 1 Dunn and Hillam.
17 September, 2010
Alongside other practitioners, Matthew Chan will be delivering a public lecture on the 21st of September at Surry Hills Library.
Beautifully crafted on small footprints in dense urban locales, three projects will be explored in order of scale. Blood Orange Boutique by Catherine Lassen Architects, Australia Street Outdoor Learning Area by Matt Chan, Scale Architecture and Botany Studio Workshop 1 Dunn and Hillam.
Scale Architecture wins commendation award at NSW Architecture Awards
15 May, 2010
Scale Architecture has received a commendation at the NSW Architecture Awards for their Australia Street Infants School Covered Outdoor Learning Area.
Photography by Brett Boardman.
Jury Citation
Our state schools are often forced to resort to ‘off-the-shelf’ demountables to procure their small buildings. However, the principal of Australia Street Infants School was determined to go down a different route to realise a multipurpose building that could not be found in the Bunnings catalogue. The architects have worked together with the school principal (also the client) and the school community as a whole to achieve this building. It was an extremely ambitious project with a small budget that required a great deal of political prowess to see it through to a successful completion. Yet these limitations did not hamper the vision to build something that is distinctive, architecturally detailed and far beyond a standard covered outdoor learning area. The jury was greatly encouraged by what this small building achieved for the school as a whole.
15 May, 2010
Scale Architecture has received a commendation at the NSW Architecture Awards for their Australia Street Infants School Covered Outdoor Learning Area.
Photography by Brett Boardman.
Jury Citation
Our state schools are often forced to resort to ‘off-the-shelf’ demountables to procure their small buildings. However, the principal of Australia Street Infants School was determined to go down a different route to realise a multipurpose building that could not be found in the Bunnings catalogue. The architects have worked together with the school principal (also the client) and the school community as a whole to achieve this building. It was an extremely ambitious project with a small budget that required a great deal of political prowess to see it through to a successful completion. Yet these limitations did not hamper the vision to build something that is distinctive, architecturally detailed and far beyond a standard covered outdoor learning area. The jury was greatly encouraged by what this small building achieved for the school as a whole.
Laneways By George! Winning Entry for Infinity Forest
19 July, 2009
The Laneways by George winning entry - Infinity Forest is the result of an international collaboration between Isabel Cordeiro (NL), Katie Hepworth of Transit Lounge and Matt Chan of Scale Architecture. Infinity Forest is where you find yourself in a brief moment of concentrated nature - an oasis contained by a small reflective room placed precariously in the laneways of Sydney.
19 July, 2009
The Laneways by George winning entry - Infinity Forest is the result of an international collaboration between Isabel Cordeiro (NL), Katie Hepworth of Transit Lounge and Matt Chan of Scale Architecture. Infinity Forest is where you find yourself in a brief moment of concentrated nature - an oasis contained by a small reflective room placed precariously in the laneways of Sydney.
