https://keithnajararchitecture.com/projects daily 1.0 2019-04-16 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d5b6e79c70a01456d1f8/1555420598714/ Projects - Hyde Park Residence The house is positioned on a 543m2 site in an inner suburb of Adelaide at the end of a cul-de-sac. The external focus of the house is on the northerly-placed lap pool, timber deck and eastern Japanese garden. High boundary walls provide open spaces that give both a sense of privacy and containment whether entertaining or relaxing. The rectilinear design of the house with openable highlight windows to the entry foyer and central courtyard assist with cross ventilation. The extra deep external rendered brick veneer walls produce sun shading and a good thermal and sound insulation whilst visually "grounding" the building. Light and air quality has been taken into consideration for each room utilizing their respective courtyards by providing a different visual experience from each opening. The cantilevered flat steel deck roof overhangs provide protection over summer sun whilst allowing the winter rays to supply warmth to the interiors. The choice of timber decking gives comfort visually, physically and thermally. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d69ae2c483c680830d3f/1555420826732/ Projects - Four Townhouses – Walkerville These luxury townhouses are located within 3km from the city centre placed along an arterial road. The timeless charm of these residences also incorporates the latest in technology from electronic systems to energy-efficient design – earning an energy rating of 8.1 stars out of 10. German double-glazing provided the necessary sound insulation from traffic noise from main road vehicles. Tasmanian machine-cut sand stone walls dressed the facades, double insulated external skin and high-level physical and electronic components to each property provides comfort for its residents and safe spaces for the children. The clients requested comfort and low maintenance and this has been implemented throughout the project. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5bbf1684e4966b22ee6c7b3c/1539249796127/ Projects - Khattar Residence - Dubai Hills, Dubai, UAE Our Client wished to have a large home (1,772 square metres) so that his family, extended family and guests could enjoy the finer things in life: - Large entertaining areas, home theatre, gym, sauna, massage area, contemplation court with waterfalls, ponds and fully landscaped gardens, swimming pool with change rooms and roof-top gazebo with views of the Burj Khalifa and soon to be completed Dubai Creek Tower (over 1,000 metres tall) and surrounding cities. - Five large bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms. - A large wine tunnel and cellar with imported stone to walls and ceilings. - Double kitchens and barbecue area. - Seven car garage and glass walled lift servicing four floors. The villa is to be finished in honed ‘Jerusalem’ stone and openings externally shaded with cantilevered herring-bone patterned glass-reinforced horizontal shade-screens. Our Client requested to incorporate 100 kW of solar panels to the roofs, 2x 50 kW Tesla batteries and inverter, 12,000 litre grey-water re-cycling tanks for irrigating the landscaped gardens and topping-up the swimming pool, 3 waterfalls and ponds and car-washing. In addition to this highly specified thermal insulation ('Acoustica Australia') to walls and roofs and irrigation techniques (‘Rainsmart’ system) are to be incorporated. With temperatures reaching 50 degrees centigrade the Swedish ‘Termodeck’ system of modifying air-conditioning was a ‘must-have’ - resulting in a saving of 50%+ in energy consumption. A holistic approach was adopted with regard to the physical comfort and health of the occupants by incorporating numerous methods of passive and active energy saving technologies.This included a comprehensive home and garden management system that is expected to provide year-round comfort for family and guests. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5bbf1452652dea2c185a8292/1528179103630/ Projects - Russo Monicelli Residence - Mitcham This residence is a family home that is located close to the city centre on the rise that commands views of the city of Adelaide, Sea and Hillsides that provides a haven for its residents to wind-down and relax after a hard days work. Spatially the house is divided vertically between the garage, home theatre and entertaining areas at the lower ground level, parent’s area, lounge dining and kitchen to the ground level and children’s bedrooms and study to the upper level. This house withstands the test of functionality, connecting each level via a central stair and exterior areas via steps and ramps. This home has been designed also with sustainability in mind utilizing the latest technologies in insulation, rain and stormwater retention tanks, solar power and passive sun and wind control design. The result was a 7.6+ star out of 10 star energy rating. This creates a comfortable interior environment for over 90% of the year without the use of air-conditioning. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5b162453352f539abbc82679/1528177747379/ Projects - Storage Facility – Gepps Cross This storage facility comprises three levels of some 500 flexible storage units ranging form 5 to 30 square metres. The complex utilizes an existing 1000 square metres and a further 10500 square metres of three-level purpose designed building. Each level is accessible by vehicle ramps. The purpose of this building was to cater for the shortage of commercial storage space catering for domestic, retail and office storage uses. Construction was of steel frame with pre-cast concrete wall panels and In-Situ reinforced concrete floors, ramps and stairs. Fire-Fighting facilities were supplied by underground pumps accessing 1000000 litre water storage tanks. The facilities were to be computer operated using smart card and iris identification systems allowing 24-Hour Security Access with all security monitored off-site. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d7527817f7d132acfecf/1555421010378/ Projects - Marchesan Residence – Glenelg North The Marchesan Residence was designed for a young and growing family and their successful home-based business. Set in the beach suburb of Glenelg, the client brief was to create separate areas for home-based business and family whilst incorporating visual connections between interior and exterior spaces. The result was a parents and home-office wing separated from the main house via a glass wall connector and two private, landscaped courtyards. These landscaped courtyards also accommodated a meditation garden and home cinema area. The children’s wing housed their bedrooms, study and television room and a large outdoor play area. It all worked well for each family member making for a happy family environment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5bbf1647b208fc930e1d3394/1539249735123/ Projects - Interior Design of Boutique Tenancies - Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, U.A.E. The intention of our Client was to display these high-end fashion labels in a fresh way by means of simple and elegant merchandise presentation on a white wall pallet. These items are illuminated by custom-made lighting and active brand name projections to the walkways. Customer interactions are encouraged with the ‘Meeting/Modelling and Re-Charging Zone’ and multi-purpose seating areas that ‘de-stress’ and provide comfort to their customers. The customer experience was to be paramount since much repeat business has been created by an almost cultish following and fierce loyalty to several fashion brands - especially within the ranks of the local under 30’s population. Trusting the above is adequate for the photos that were sent to you. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d6fc7817f7d132acfbc4/1555420924686/ Projects - Four Townhouses - North Adelaide Set in the picturesque heritage suburb of North Adelaide this group of townhouses is nestled between heritage townhouses (Circa 1890’s) and the heritage Dover Castle Hotel (circa 1851). Each townhouse had an individual client with differing briefs: The result was an efficient use of valuable living spaces over three storeys – living areas to the ground floors with two-car garages and rear access, and three double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms to the upper floors. These areas are accommodated on a footprint of only 60 square metres per townhouse. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d2fe419202d35a763e1d/1555419902847/ Projects - Abaco Hotel A well-established local suburban shopping centre was given a facelift and other improvements on a shoe-string budget. The result was, by improving the façade and internal fit-outs, the centre proved to be more viable for all stakeholders. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d3a49b747a6375c61e6c/1555420068431/ Projects - International Hotel Complex The North Adelaide International Hotel, Shopping and Restaurant complex was commissioned by an Arab-Swiss Consortium. This five star boutique hotel, designer shops and restaurant complex comprised eight levels including a 3-level underground car park housing 645 cars. The contemporary design fuses with the classical proportions of the upper levels that empathise with the surrounding architecture. In addition building materials chosen; Granite, Basket Range sandstone and Mintaro slate have been selected for floors, walls and garden beds. Copper panels cap the podium and top level walls. The complex was designed as a landmark for the city of Adelaide through the North Adelaide gateway. Discerning businesspersons, travellers and tourists favour a North Adelaide address whilst visiting South Australia: This project was to cater for their needs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b15f934b98a78508a4e9969/t/5cb5d537e5e5f07a9e544e77/1555420174091/ Projects - Shopping Centre Extensions – Pooraka A well-established local suburban shopping centre was given a facelift and other improvements on a shoe-string budget. The result was, by improving the façade and internal fit-outs, the centre proved to be more viable for all stakeholders. https://keithnajararchitecture.com/about daily 0.75 2018-06-05 https://keithnajararchitecture.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2018-06-05 https://keithnajararchitecture.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2018-06-06