Photo-shoot Regram #houseoforigin
House of Origin were really honoured to have the renowned Sydney architectural photographer Michael Nicholson document our recently completed project House 2067. So, just to be cheeky, we thought we could post up some of our pics of the day, as taken by the House of Origin director Zander, while Michael got on with the real photography. While Zander ran … Continue reading
House 2067 – Completion Draws Near!
It is with much anticipation that House of Origin can now say that one of our major projects, House 2067, is so close to completion we can almost taste the champagne. With the final internal items being finished this week, the windows getting a thorough clean and the last down-pipes being connected to the rainwater … Continue reading
House 2067 timbers get the “repurposed” treatment
Over a year ago these timbers were removed from our project, House 2067. They came from a variety of sources including the deck, skirting and architraves, pergola and even some shelving units. Some of this timber is over 100 years old, perfectly seasoned and ready to be stably laminated into cutting boards, giving not only … Continue reading
House 2016 – Repurposed Laminated Vanity Top
House of Origin is pleased to announce the completion of our first commissioned repurposed custom carpentry. This is an item where all materials a drawn from a single house of origin. This laminated timber vanity bench-top was made from repurposed ceiling joists from a close friend’s recent residential development. House of Origin were thrilled to … Continue reading
A BASIX-sized Water Hole
Ever wondered how big a hole would be for a 7,500L rainwater tank? Wonder no more. These pictures show the hole required and the installation of 1 of 2 tanks in the front yard. The digger is perched at the front gate. As part of the development and approval process in New South Wales, the BASIX assessment … Continue reading
Tessa Street – The Retaining Wall Situation
So, that thing happened, that thing which we didn’t want to happen, even though we kinda expected and planned for it, it happened and then we had to repair it. Muddy, muddy repairs. It was always going to be tricky and risky dealing with the dilapidated sandstone retaining wall, but it simply had to be … Continue reading
Newtown – The Abridged History – Part 2
Newtown is well and truly moving along at a cracking pace. An admirable feat for a client team of owner/builders overseeing the invoicing and construction works alone and for their first project. Well done gang, you set a very good example of what can be accomplished on a limited budget and no doubt limited sleep. … Continue reading
Tessa St – Backdated Update
It may have been a while since I added any pics to this site, but that doesn’t mean we have stopped work. All in all, it was an eventful few months but I was simply too preoccupied with my own 2 weddings to get around to blogging about it, so here you have it. Over … Continue reading
Newtown – The Abridged History – Part 1
My project at Newtown has been moving along gang-busters in the past few months, much to the satisfaction of the clients. And to me. It is so great to see everything coming together for them and their growing family. As I haven’t visited the site to often during the build, I don’t have a heap of pics, … Continue reading
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