merry xmas 2014
That time of year people........ Have a great break..!!!! J
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mona lisa revisited
She's been pestering me ever since she left to do a drawing for her so here it is. With her classical beauty and enigmatic smile I had no choice but to reference the grand master...... and her journey from paradise to various big smokes. Hope you like it Val. J
pic for andy
Here's a pic I did for Andy on the occasion of his big (3 score) event this year. Enjoy. J still rockin' after all these years
Canterbury Tales
The whole strip of Canterbury Road just south of the Cooks River is undergoing major renewal. The density is changing from single residential to full on 5 storey, high density mixed development, envisaging a new centre for living and retail for the future. Here's a recent design we've submitted for 41 residential units and two bulky goods shops above a basement car park. Some say it is a shame to lose the cute single storey residences and with my heritage hat on it is hard to let go at least some of the Californian Bungalows there that still had a good life in front of them. It is clear that it is no longer the peaceful single cottage/family zone it once was. Canterbury Road in this area is narrow and super busy. It is reflected in the diminishing use and in particular the decreasing environmental amenity of the cottages. Just no-one wants to live there. The renewal allows for widening of the main road and creation of a more dense strip of development. It will invigorate ...
CoFA heritage challenge
A recently completed project was the refurbishment of some heritage buildings at the College of Fine Arts campus in Paddington. Block A, completed in 1893, had a horrible 80's painted colour scheme and it was in bad repair in places. We had the paint stripped to reveal the original bricks and restored the sandstone sills (replaced in some areas) and the sadly neglected gable ends. The whole project well executed by A J Bristow & Sons, who brought a wealth of practical heritage experience to bear. The supporting colour scheme included heritage related colours. In all a lovely outcome, restoring the building back to some of it's former glory. Hopefully it gives it another 100 years of service. J original bad paint scheme (google streetview pic... not mine) newly stripped and refurbished 90's false shutters removed original signage restored restored gable end even the dodgy late 60's timber addition was given a clean up later ...
