Material palette: Andrew Maynard Architects

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30 Oct 2012

Materials, products and design elements used in the work of Andrew Maynard Architects.

Enzie spiral staircase at Hill House.

Image: Peter Bennetts

Enzie spiral staircases

Well-detailed and constructed, these compact staircases, like the one at the Hill House, are easy to use.
enzie.com.au

Skyrange steel-framed doors and windows

Seen here at the Tattoo House, the thin profile of steel framing is elegant and allows for more glazing.
skyrange.com.au

Viridian glazing

Viridian glass is available in large double-glazed sheets, allowing for flexibility in design as demonstrated by the rear elevation of the Vader House.
viridianglass.com

Spotted gum timber

Spotted gum is a durable and stable timber, locally sourced from Queensland and readily available. The exterior of the Mash House is clad in this material.

Aluminium louvres

Featured here on the Hill House, Shadefactor aluminium louvres are finely detailed with no frame around the outside.
shadefactor.com.au

Masson Mondo Blok lights

These aluminium lights are Australian designed and manufactured and available in a range of lamp types.
massonforlight.com.au

Read a profile of Andrew Maynard Architects here.

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