Argall

Garden House

The Taylor Street residence is a thoughtfully designed home that embraces specific moments of retreat, entertainment, and connection to nature. The house features guest areas, a home office, a space for movies and music, a superb garden view and an incredible living experience. The architectural form unfolds from the existing and open roof, seamlessly integrating the house with the surrounding gardens and creating a serene environment.
The project utilized a composite steel and timber frame, incorporating a beautiful Gluelam exposed timber roof structure. Additionally, a suspended concrete beam grillage was implemented, along with two-way spanning slab panels that were supported by screw piles.

Architect:

Year:

Construction Budget:

Challenges:

BKK Architects
2017
$1m
During the construction process, it was discovered that the structure was situated above a backfilled quarry/tip, necessitating changes in design of the structural foundations. Additionally, exposed timber connections were designed with skewed screws to allow for later plugging.

Architect:

BKK Architects

Year:

2017

Construction Budget:

$1m

Challenges:

During the construction process, it was discovered that the structure was situated above a backfilled quarry/tip, necessitating changes in design of the structural foundations. Additionally, exposed timber connections were designed with skewed screws to allow for later plugging.
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ANDREW GALL, Director

Argall was founded in 2017 by Andrew Gall, an engineer with a passion for complex design and breaking the mould. His work experience as a senior structural engineer across a variety of project disciplines made him realise there was a real need for a bespoke people and service-oriented structural engineering consultancy that would inspire sustainability practices and innovation often lacking in big companies.

This is over and above his experience in traditional procurement roles, his work with builders in the design and construct field, managing projects in sport, tertiary education, the arts and zoological fields, as well as community, commercial, residential and multi- residential enterprises. With such a wealth of knowledge and understanding of different design methodologies, he has the expertise to challenge the status quo in his new venture.

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