Construction Maison

Facades are a reflection of an architect’s creative vision. It’s the first thing we notice about a building while the design and materials used reveal much about the identity and what’s on offer inside. Richard Francis-Jones is design director for fjmt, the architects behind Sydney’s latest architectural landmark , the mixed-use King & Phillip development . The project, which is scheduled for completion in 2020, features a stunning facade that incorporates curved glass and perforated bronze -coloured screens to create the impression of a shimmering golden tower . “Architects are definitely spending more time on facades in their designs, all around the world,” Francis-Jones says. “I think there is much greater recognition of them. Not only do they contribute to the character and identity of our streets and public spaces but equally as important is the way they perform and the way they work.” bronzed exterior encompasses the entire building." /> Sydney development King + P...

An artist's rendering of The Parker,a project from Townline in Vancouver. Supplied. [PNG Merlin Archive] PNG PNG Savvy buyers of new apartments in Metro Vancouver tend to do their research on who’s building them. Good reputations take years to develop and the people at Townline are using the company’s reputation for quality in their sales pitch for The Parker, a new 47-home development in the ever- popular Cambie corridor . Townline is a local operation that has been building homes in Vancouver since 1981. Back then, it was single-family homes, but the company has since branched out to building multi-family homes, mixed-use buildings, rental apartments and non- market developments in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. “Buyers in today’s market are increasingly choosing developments based on the reputation of the developers,” said Chris Colbeck, Townline’s vice-president of sales and marketing. “A big part of our sales pitch at The Parker is that we’re a local developer. W...