Eclectic House is the family home of one of our directors, Dan Fitzpatrick, and it showcases our passion for materials, craftsmanship and sustainability. The project began with the desire to use recycled materials wherever possible. The result is an unconventional design and construction in which nothing is standard or off the shelf and everything is hand-crafted and custom.
Each space has its own character driven by the materials, including colourful tiles in the bathrooms and vibrant marble and brass joinery in the kitchen. In the living room, the materials on the ground plane are finished, such as polished timber and brass, while the ceiling plane is natural and exposed, with recycled steel, raw brass, unmilled timber boards and expressed ducting.
Dan and his team built the house, including much of the furniture, and every element was an exploration in materials and how things are made to achieve the highest standard of workmanship.
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Exploring the project in-depth enables us to deliver the unexpected and go beyond your expectations. We start with discussions and site visits and investigate what you need and want to achieve. Then taking a step back, we’ll research the context of your project and identify ways to make a positive contribution to the local community and neighbourhood. Examining the existing materials and architectural history helps us gain valuable insights and develop innovative solutions.
Through our open, collaborative approach, we’ll guide you through the design and build of your project from concept to completion, taking the time to make sure our design decisions are clear and logical and you’re informed about what’s going on. We believe client involvement and ideas lead to bespoke and tailored outcomes, resulting in buildings and spaces designed especially for you.
Our designs have a firm foundation in reality. It’s essential that our projects are not only visionary but also functional and feasible. We’ll meticulously investigate all constraints and requirements, whether related to planning rules and regulations or time and budget, to ensure the project is achievable and practical.
Sustainability and quality are ingrained in our work, and every project integrates first principles: orientation, passive design, insulation and air tightness. We advocate for adaptive re-use to minimise environmental impact. We strive to build smaller and better, creating more structures and spaces that are long-lasting and more efficient.
Through our holistic approach, we’ll consider interiors and exteriors together, and many of our projects call for one-of-a-kind elements and details, such as custom furniture, objects and lighting. These bespoke additions – designed in-house and manufactured by our team or local artisans – help achieve a unique and cohesive vision for your project
2024
Australian Interior Design Awards
2024
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2023
Eat Drink Design Awards
2023
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2022
Master Builders Awards
2020
Master Builders Awards
13 Wiluna Street,
Fyshwick ACT 2609
02 6176 3438
hello@mymymy.com.au
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