Open Studio by Studio York Open Studio

This episode is all about the Tender Process. We open up about two projects that are taking place, quite literally, side by side. We explore the tender process through these neighbouring home owners. How do you choose the right builder? What is the benefit of building at the same time as your neighbour? What is the difference between a Fixed Lump Sum contract and a Cost Plus contract? And what is the process that takes you from choosing your feature tile for the kitchen splashback to getting that vision built on site.

This episode is all about kitchens. We open up about a project, in particular where the kitchen became the feature of the home, both from a lifestyle and aesthetic perspective. We run through all of the questions that you should be asking when designing your kitchen; How to optimise kitchen storage? Does the sink go in the island? Which benchtop material is best? And many more. Let’s get cooking!

This episode is near and dear to our hearts and our current lives. We open up about designing kid's rooms, more specifically our kid’s rooms: an 8 year old, a 5 year old, a nine month old and one on the way. We cover the planning and layout of the space, how to get your kids involved to add their character and considering how the space will evolve over time. Plus, some fun tips and a special feature by a very special little human.

Podcast by Studio York Architects to share our architecture and design studio with you to enable, encourage and guide you through the renovation process.

The first episode opens up about one of the studio’s current projects that is in the DA (Development Application) stage. We break down the brief from the clients, what is involved in submitting a DA and the roadblocks and anxieties that we encounter along the way. What is the difference between a DA and a CDC? How long will the application stay in Council? How do we deal with the neighbour’s objections? And what is going to happen next?