Material palette: Riddel Architecture

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.

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.

ringwoodandply.com.au
sharpplywood.com.au

Material palette: Riddel Architecture

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

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.

Louvretec louvres.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

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.

vanguardblinds.com.au

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.

Copper sheeting.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Copper sheeting

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

copperform.com

Read a profile on Riddel Architecture here.

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Published online: 8 Jun 2012
Words: AAU Products
Images: Christopher Frederick Jones, Supplied

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Houses, April 2012

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