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Most architectural projects involve negotiating strict constraints. A great example of this is Bayfield Dental. Expanding their practice from the Northern suburbs to the city of Hobart – on a budget and into a heritage building – prompted us to think laterally.

With a need for four new consulting rooms, a sterilisation space and office amenities, we took cues for the fit-out from the warm and rustic Heritage floor joists throughout the tenancy. It was important that the spaces were comfortable and non-clinical for patients and also respected the existing heritage aesthetic.

We turned our gaze upwards – and organised the spaces with lowered partitions to showcase the heritage-listed timber floor above. The rustic feel is further enhanced with Plywood lining on the waiting area walls and corridor space leading to the consulting rooms. Lastly, we incorporated double glazing above the plywood partition walls, detailed in a way that makes the glazing appear to float between the Heritage timber floor and dividing walls.

Fieldnotes:

- The existing heritage floor structure became a central design feature, and so it was important that it was able to be seen throughout the Fitout in order to honour the original fabrications of the space. This also encouraged the use of timber products for other elements of the design.

Photography by Peter Mathew.

Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Hobart, Tasmania
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We adopt a holistic approach to designing buildings. From homes with minimal impact on the ecology of a site and discreet additions that complement existing structures to bespoke interiors crafted through collaborations with local makers. Our designs focus on context and seek to enhance the connection to the site through carefully considered spatial composition.

We look to both the immediate and broader landscapes for cues on how to preserve, regenerate and create a natural environment setting for each of our projects. It’s why we often introduce building elements, like courtyards and skylights, for example, to connect to the external environment and surrounding skyscapes. We also use passive solar design principles to reduce costs and be kinder to the Earth.

When life changes we often need to alter or expand the spaces we occupy. Whether that’s an extension to the family home for entertaining or an environmentally conscious workspace in a heritage-listed property. We design to retain and work with as much of the original heritage fabric as possible while transforming the building into a space that fits your current and future needs.

We take the location of a building and its distinctive setting seriously. These design principles grew out of the need to create an architectural language and expression that keeps with current thinking and the need for sustainable, environmentally sensitive buildings. Flora, fauna, the weather, the urban context and site history all play a significant part in informing design practice so that structures are unobtrusive elements on the landscape. Local materials and craftsmen are resourced and their bespoke elements reference the site and the environment in which a building will stand.

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