Welcome to the Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design newsletter - Edition Seven.
Every second month we share news, project updates and what's inspiring us. In this edition we touch on our latest projects, share a favourite recipe and a product we are currently loving.
We hope you enjoy!
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As seen in the Australian Design Review this week
Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design Broadens Presence with Mansfield Studio Launch.
One of Australia’s brightest young designers and owner of the eponymous studio, Luke Fry will expand his successful practice with the upcoming launch of his Mansfield studio, which will continue to showcase the refined, purposeful and design-led properties for which he is known.
Born and raised in Benalla, Luke has established family ties in the North East high country region spanning generations, and his parents and brother still live there. After 20 years of study and work in Melbourne, he and his family relocated to Mansfield, and opening a studio to represent this new chapter seemed a natural next step.
“I’ve always loved the area and have spent a lot of time there over the years. We moved for lifestyle reasons, but the new office and projects are an unexpected bonus. Expansion into a new area has opened up possibilities, which has given the team and I new energy and excitement,” said Luke, who will be building another family home in Mansfield in the near future.
“The rural, alpine areas provide beautiful landscapes and views in which to create amazing lifestyle-driven homes. Holidays homes are always special places for the owners as they act as a retreat where fond memories are created,” said Luke. He hopes Mount Buller will become a strong focus given its vast potential in the residential, hospitality, retail and hotel/accommodation spaces, with projects already in the works.
Many of Luke’s team have strong ties with the region, including their most recent staff member, Amelia Smith, who joined as a graduate architect and has a long-standing history with Mansfield. Additionally, Practice Manager Joey Cooney, has been connected to Mansfield for more than 40 years, as the owner of a wedding venue just outside of town.
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Team work...
Our Director, Luke; Senior Architect, Sam D and Graduate Architects - Sam C and Amelia collaborating and being creative - ALWAYS!
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Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design Reinvigorates Period Home in Glen Iris.
Given full creative reign to modernise an unrenovated period home in Glen Iris, Luke Fry’s signature pared-back aesthetic brings a contemporary edge to this spacious residence designed with family gatherings in mind.
The clients are a retired couple who previously downsized to a large penthouse after their adult children left home. After becoming grandparents, they wished to return to a generously sized home with a pool and backyard where their grandchildren could play, and their kids could come and go as they pleased.
Hidden behind the existing building, Luke Fry said the home’s updated design responds to its context via a connecting glass link.
“This allows both the period home and the new pavilion to co-exist respectfully on the same site. The pavilion hugs the southern boundary, which maximises the northern light into the home and landscaped areas, including the pool,” he said.
The design of the Glen Iris house showcases the firm’s trademark edited spaces featuring simple forms, while the rear pavilion curves were inspired by the existing arches at the front of the home. The green kitchen and carpet were driven by the clients who were keen to incorporate colour.
“My favourite element of the project is the curved concrete rendered walls of the pavilion, and in particular the bullnose rounded corners, which gives an incredibly soft language to an otherwise solid construction,” said Luke.
Design highlights of the home include its curved concrete walls and fireplace, Signorino natural stone, rattan/timber joinery and its distinctive green kitchen. Also worth noting are the Made by Storey timber flooring and Fizi wall lights by Articolo, which add to the home’s unique character.
Landscaping: Greenbits
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WE LOVE MELBOURNE
A beautiful architectural installation, replete with a pink pond evocative of Australia’s inland salt lakes, has been selected as the winner of the NGV’s 2021 Architecture Commission in the Grollo Equiset Garden at NGV International.
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Australia Interior Design Awards - Ripponlea House
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RIPPONLEA HOUSE
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Join our team in MANSFIELD - Architect
Are you looking for a tree change? A snow change? Or perhaps you already live regionally? Join our creative, fun and dedicated team... working in our new Victorian High Country office in Mansfield!
We have upcoming projects in Mansfield and Mt Buller as well as the surrounding areas and are expanding to open our second office. We are looking for a talented, mature new team member to join us in a full time permanent position based in our Mansfield office.
Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design is an award-winning Melbourne based boutique practice that has developed a strong reputation and portfolio of work. High-end residential projects are the core of what we do with some new multi-residential developments with reputable development brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Taking projects from concept through to completion inclusive of Town Planning and Contract Admin
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Collaborating with the Director and other team members
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Client and project management
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Perform Revit and SketchUp modelling
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Ensure the highest quality project outcomes
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Completed degree in Architecture
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ARBV Registration preferred but not essential
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Min. 3+ years residential experience in Victoria
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High end single and multi-residential experience
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Experience with local planning regulations highly regarded
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High level Revit & SketchUp proficiency
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Proven ability to design in response to clients’ brief
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Strong eye for design and detail
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Great communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to take initiative and adapt quickly
We are a growing team that aims to promote a culture of health and work/life balance and a genuine enjoyment of collaboration. We pride ourselves on our talented, dynamic, friendly and ambitious team.
We offer work life balance and professional development opportunities and a great working culture.
If this sounds like you please submit your CV and folio to info@lukefry.com.au
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This month we are loving SEED vessel by SkLO.
Handblown by SkLO the modest organic Seed vessel is crafted of solid clear glass, with a narrow coloured void in the top. Placing an emphasis on the traditions of glassblowing, the organic composition brings a modern sensibility to the handmade glass tradition.
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It's that time of year - warm up with this tasty and easy recipe for the one and only Jamie Oliver's hearty minestrone soup.
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CLICK HERE for this DELICIOUS taste sensation.
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