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Perth based Architects DGK.
An informal forum for all things Architecture.
Perth based Architects DGK.
An informal forum for all things Architecture.
Every site contains elements that cannot be shifted, removed, or negotiated away. These fixed conditions are often treated as obstacles, rather than the starting point for meaningful design. In this post, we explore how architecture gains clarity when it is shaped around what cannot change…
Architecture is increasingly encountered as an image long before it is lived in. These moments are carefully framed, persuasive, and inevitably incomplete. In this post, we explore why architecture designed for occupation consistently outperforms architecture conceived for the photograph…
Architecture lives in the space between intention and consequence, where ideas are carried quietly before they are ever given form. To practise architecture is to accept a constant weight of decisions that must be defended, futures that must be anticipated, and responsibilities that extend far beyond the moment they are made. In this blog post, we consider the difficulties of the discipline – what is held, what is altered, and what is inevitably left behind…
Architecture is often reduced to what can be drawn, measured, and explained. Yet the spaces that endure are rarely remembered for their plans, but for how they felt to move through and inhabit over time. In this blog post, we explore why architecture must be conceived volumetrically – and why designing in three dimensions is essential to creating spaces that truly perform in reality…
Architecture is frequently judged by what we see – its form, its finish, its composition. However, the true intelligence of a building lies beneath the surface, in the precision of its making. In this post we will explore how detail, structure, and assembly become an architectural language of their own. One that speaks of craft, integrity, and the quiet logic of construction…
Efficiency and artistry converge in the era of the 7-star home. Architects shape every decision – from orientation and materiality to light and airflow – ensuring spaces that perform flawlessly while feeling attuned to their environment. In this post, we explore how architects translate the 7-star standard into intelligent design. Turning technical requirements into homes that are both efficient and infused with purpose…
We often admire architecture for its majesty and presence, yet rarely do we pause to consider how light, form, and materiality are intentionally orchestrated to shape every experience of a space. In this post we consider how architects curate these elements, allowing buildings to engage, intrigue, and reveal themselves anew over time…
The most compelling interiors do not decorate a building – they complete it. When interior design emerges from the architecture itself, spaces feel intentional, balanced, and deeply resolved. In this blog post, we explore how viewing interior design as an extension of architecture creates a more unified and enduring built experience…
The finer details of a home often go unnoticed – until they disrupt the flow of everyday life. A layout that works on paper can quickly unravel when translated into real, lived experience – from a misplaced light switch to a benchtop that stains with ease. In this blog post, we unpack a series of common missteps that are entirely avoidable when addressed with the right expertise…
Flooring serves as the silent foundation upon which the experience of a space is built. More than just a surface, it defines mood, creates ambiance, and unifies the elements of design. In this post, we delve into some of the most significant flooring finishes, exploring their strengths, ideal applications, and the way they anchor and elevate an architectural space…