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ParkLife is the second housing project that Austin Maynard Architects has undertaken in this role of architect-developer, its first being Terrace House, also in Brunswick. BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,057 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PARKLIFE|MELBOURNE|AUSTIN MAYNARD ARCHITECTS "HOW DO YOU FEEL about all that yellow?" It's a location that isn't tucked into a hard-to-reach niche - rather, it is "easy, convenient, and therefore used", as frankly put by Ray Dinh, another architect at Austin Maynard who has taken up residence at ParkLife. [Extracted from the article]

One of the many charms of Gainsborough's House is that the old dwelling remains a gallery rather than a simulacrum of a domestic space (whereas Leighton House was always a gallery that one man lived in). Leighton House and Gainsborough's House are such places: homes reflecting artistic views that have become museums and cherished cultural institutions. The new-build elements of Leighton House and Gainsborough's House are small. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the Skid Row Housing Trust (SRHT), a non-profit property developer providing housing for unhoused individuals in Los Angeles, faced financial troubles and deteriorating conditions in its buildings. It mentions the trust's innovative approach of combining preservation with extremely low-income housing was groundbreaking when founded, but over time, challenges arose due to changes in financial structure and shifts towards permanent supportive housing (PSH) complexes.

The article focuses on the finalists of the AR House awards, celebrating creativity and innovation in private house design. Topics include the judges' emphasis on social and political relevance, the six featured projects that made it to the final round, and the criteria of resourcefulness, imagination, and optimism in architecture.

This article reports on architectural features of a tiny row house, 78 Derngate, in Northampton restored by architects John McAslan + Partners. Northamptonshire, a large industrial market town in the English Midlands, is the traditional center of the English shoemaking industry. It is well off the tourist trail, despite being only an hour by train from London. Yet recently it has become an unlikely destination for architectural pilgrim, who come by the thousands to see 78 Derngate. The last known built work of the Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 78 Derngate has an importance far outweighing its modest size.

Architect Thomas Padmanabhan recognises. Architects in Switzerland - dating from Architects refer to Brunelleschi's Ospedale In Switzerland', Padmanabhan rues. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the concept of ownership, tracing its historical development from John Locke's ideas to its application in colonial contexts like Aotearoa New Zealand, and its continuation in modern scenarios, including housing seen as a resource for profit, artists' role in gentrification, and models of communal ownership that challenge capitalist norms. Topics covered include historical origins, artist involvement in gentrification, and alternative ownership models.

The article offers information on the history of urbanism and urban architecture and the contribution of England to it. Topics discussed include the urban and rural relations in post-Roman England and the role of Saxons in it; the Norman Conquest of Great Britain; and the cathedrals built in the cities. Also mentioned are the terraced houses.

Describes the design and plans for Harbor Town speculative housing, including single-family and townhouses, in Memphis, Tennessee. Marriage of architecture and land planning; Housing plans; Architect; Engineers; Contractor; Development cost.

The article presents a study of live-fire demonstrations to examine extinguishment theories in Governors Island, New York in July 2012. The instrumented tests were set in almost identical townhouses which were slated for demolition. Multiple extinguishment techniques and fires were measured in an environment where contents and construction remained consistent.

The article reviews the architectural design of a pair of town houses in Stroud Green, London, England, a project conceived by the firm Stephen Taylor Architects.

Explores the challenges presented by row frames for fire departments. Construction and inherent building features; Occupancy; Apparatus and staffing; Life hazard; Terrain; Water supply; Street conditions.

Presents several terrace houses by Butz Dujmovic Schanne Urig in Germany. Achievement of ecological responsiveness in small terrace houses; Descriptions of the houses; Accessibility of the houses.

Investigates problems in the one-pipe steam heating system of a townhouse that suffered a fire in New York City. Conditions of the system's components; Problems with the boiler added to the system; Installation of the steam piping.

Features Los Patios Townhouses, a Mexico City, Mexico residential complex designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta. Insurance of privacy while creating a sense of community; Features of each housing unit.

Reports on the relatively low-cost row houses in Jungerhalde, a suburb of Konstanz, on the German-Swiss border, which were built as part of a competition organized by city officials to encourage a diversity of housing in the area. Reference to the winner of the competition; Description of the winning row houses.

Describes the design and plans for the East Water Place townhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Provision of garages and yards; Housing plans; Architect; Engineers; Contractor; Development cost.

The article presents information on several challenges that garden apartments and townhouses present to firefighters. It states the differences between garden apartments and townhouses such as the latter having a single-family home on each of its sides. According to the author, one of the biggest challenges that they face is the geographical design of these structures. It claims that what prevents the initial attack is their not being fire apparatus friendly.

The article describes the architectural design of the Sun 1 townhouse development in Vancouver, British Columbia developed by BattersbyHowat. The scheme marks the first attempt of the architectural firm into speculative multi-family dwellings. One intriguing aspect of the building is the degree to which it deviates from the infatuation of the city with large expanses of glass. Dominant building materials used in the project include stucco and cedar siding.

The article highlights the architectural design of the Split-Level House townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed by architect Kevin Angstadt and architectural firm Qb3.

Provides an overview of firefighting operations for townhouse fires. Potential dangers to be considered by the incident commander; Search efforts for victims; Fire conditions; Lessons learned and reinforced.

Describes the design of a remodeled townhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Stripping away of Victorian-era detailing for a virtually clean slate for new interiors; Kitchen and bathroom designs; Architect; Contractor; Sources of materials.

The article reports that according to a National Fire Sprinkler Association press release, all newly built townhouses constructed in the state of Pennsylvania will be required to install a residential sprinkler system effective January 1, 2011.

The article presents information related to architect Prewett Bizley's first built terrace house in north London, England. The form of the building, in plan and section at least, has been shaped by rights to light obligations. The absence of any windows to the rear avoids issues of overlooking and fire spread. The plan's effectiveness is achieved through the detailed resolution of the stair. Architects articulated a solid wall with an apparently haphazard arrangement of punched-out windows.

Describes a townhouse in Paris, France designed by Architect Georges Maurios. Combination of prefabrication with modular planning to hasten the construction; Linking of the floors with an open-plan staircase; Creation of space for a small garden.

The article describes the architectural design created by Patkau Architects for a traditional town house in Toronto, Ontario. The town house was purchased in the mid-1980s by a Canadian renovation contractor for use as a personal residence. The original internal structure was replaced with a steel post and beam system.

The article provides information on a project to build a residential complex in Massachusetts consisting of six buildings, including 82 units in a mid-rise structural-steel and masonry building, 34 townhouse units, and a community center.

The article offers news briefs related to commercial real estate industry. The report Creative Occupancy Cost Reduction Transaction Strategies implies that commercial property market will experience some distress due to loan maturity and inability of corporate tenants to secure finances. Industrial space competition is expected to improve in 2010 due to increasing demand. IBISWorld Inc. sees that higher-density living demand will not protect the townhouse market from economic decline in 2010.

The article reports on the increase of townhouse and units approvals by 27.7% in June 2009, which is still 45% below the June 2008 figures.

The article reports on the results of an unprecedented shake-table test that subjected a two-story, wood-frame townhouse at the force of a 2,500-year, 6.7-magnitude temblor released by earthquake engineers at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Researchers seeking to establish performance-based design standards for wood-frame structures say that the house remained standing and may have adequately protected inhabitants, but to repair the damage in a real-world scenario would be costly.

The article reports on the proposal of Edgewood Properties to build a condominium-townhome complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Known as Traditions at Tinton Falls, it will consist of 161 townhomes and 109 condominiums with total floor area of 285,000 square feet. Quincy Johnson, Jones, Myott Williams, Acevedo, Vaughn Architects Inc. was selected to provide architecture and engineering services.

The article reports that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has bought and maintained the terrace house using the nurses' registration fees in London, England. The building is being sold to help offset the cost of refurbishment work on NMC headquarters. Furthermore, the property will be used as an office for the NMC legal team and to provide accommodation for visiting council members as an alternative to hotels.

Focuses on the court case filed by townhouse buyer, Melba weeks against developer, Washington Road Developers in Georgia. Construction of the Charlestowne Villas; Purchase contract between Washington and Weeks; Liability of Vintson Construction Co. for the warranty of the townhouse.

Analyzes fire hazards in the structure of a particular row building. Fire paths; Fire walls; Most effective approach to containing a fire.

Describes a townhouse in a Greek Revival neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Architect for project; Features; Design.