LOGAN Architecture Studio - based in Castlemaine regional Victoria - offers bespoke climate-resilient residential design and considered heritage adaptations. 

In progress - heritage addition

  • PROJECT STATUS
    Planning Application lodged

    MUNICIPALITY
    Mount Alexander Shire

    KEY PLANNING STRATEGIES
    Mount Alexander Shire Planning Strategy

    SITE AREA
    3,735m2

    FLOOR AREA
    66m2 NEW / 185m2 TOTAL

    PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
    Setback from heritage structure to achieve north-facing glazing, external shading, cross ventilation, thermal chimney, 140mm thick wall framing to accomodate R4 wall insulation.

    SOLAR SYSTEM CAPACITY
    5.7 KW

    TEAM
    Energy Rating Consultant - EnergyLab
    Engineer - Skilled Design Consultants
    Architectural team - Ashwin Gunawardana, Kai Peng, Leilani Leon

In progress - heritage addition

  • PROJECT STATUS
    Planning Permit Approved

    MUNICIPALITY
    Mount Alexander Shire (Maldon)

    KEY PLANNING STRATEGIES
    Maldon Heritage Design Guidelines, Mount Alexander Shire Planning Strategy

    SITE AREA
    1,264 M2

    FLOOR AREA
    172 M2 new / 227 M2 including existing cottage

    PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
    orientation along E-W access for maximum solar gain, cross ventilation to all rooms, north facing glazing, low solar absorbance roofing and reflective foil faced blanket under roof sheeting, solar chimney, 140mm wall framing to accomodate R4 insulation, overhead shading on north, thermal mass via reverse brick veneer walls, recycled plastic decking and recycled timber cladding.

    UPGRADES TO HERITAGE COTTAGE
    cottage windows replaced with double-glazed windows, insulation added to ceiling and walls, removal of gas appliances.

    SOLAR SYSTEM CAPACITY
    7 KW

    NATHERS RATING
    Performance Solution 7 stars

    TEAM
    Energy Rating Consultant - EnergyLab
    Structural Engineer - Skilled Design Consultants
    Architectural Team - Kai Peng, Ashwin Gunawardana, Mariella Servedio

In progress - carbon positive home

  • PROJECT STATUS
    Design Development / QS Costing

    MUNICIPALITY
    Mount Alexander Shire

    SITE AREA
    1,022m2

    FLOOR AREA
    428m2

    PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
    Rammed earth veneer construction, double glazing high performance windows, reduced thermal bridging, orientation for maximum solar gain, external shading.

    SOLAR SYSTEM CAPACITY
    20KW

    NATHERS RATING
    8.2 Stars

    CARBON NEUTRALITY
    Achieved. Specified energy output is greater than projected energy usage

    TEAM
    Energy Rating Consultant - EnergyLab
    Quantity Surveyor - Zinc Cost Management
    Structural Engineer - YTTRUP
    Solar Consultant - Central Spark
    Architectural Team - Kai Peng, Ashwin Gunawardana

An artist’s home in central Victoria mixing earthy recycled materials

A roof space conversion inspired by a Parisian artist’s garret

An add-on for a family with teenagers in a peaceful established garden

A Victorian school hall in Castlemaine reimagined as two small footprint apartments

A double storey extension to a family home in Northcote with courtyard and roof deck

A restrictive site encompassing independent dwelling, outdoor dining, heritage modifications and new street interface.

Housing designed for the new normal in a carbon neutral neighbourhood.

A studio for two professional artists moving to the Victorian Central Goldfields

A sensorial environment, a place designed for playful intervention and restful contemplation.

The proposed kitchen pavilion forms the heart of the house.

Illuminated rainwater storage

Lighting design for Margo wine bar in conjunction with the Castlemaine State Festival