Material palette: Riddel Architecture

Discussion | AAU Products

8 Jun 2012

Whether working with a historically significant house or designing something completely new, Riddel Architecture has a series of favourite materials and finishes that help define its work.

Hoop pine plywood.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Hoop pine plywood

The honey-gold appearance and knot-free quality of this hoop pine plywood, seen here in Maleny House, appeal to the practice.

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sharpplywood.com.au

Cool-lite GC sheeting

This product, seen here in Cois Fharraige, is often used on external cladding as it provides a weatherproof skin.

ampelite.com.au

Louvretec louvres

These louvres allow for operable walls that can be closed flush or fully opened to let in light and views, as seen here at Kinauld.

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Resene ‘Bite Me’ paint

This dramatic yellow is a signature colour for Riddel Architecture.

resene.com.au

Portland cement render

The practice likes to use this “honest” material for low-maintenance, natural-looking finishes, as seen here in Cois Fharraige.

Copper sheeting

This material, seen here on Aquila House, ages beautifully.

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Read a profile on Riddel Architecture here.

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Published online: 8 Jun 2012
Words: AAU Products
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