Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Biotope crafts holistic designs that connect people to nature. From homes that have minimal impact on a site’s ecology to discreet additions on existing properties, to collaborations with local makers for bespoke interiors. Our designs focus on context and seek to enhance the connection to the site through carefully considered spatial composition.
It’s in the immediate and broader landscapes where cues are found on how to preserve, regenerate and create a natural environment setting for each of our projects. It’s why building elements, like courtyards and skylights for example, are often introduced to connect to the external environment and surrounding skyscapes. These are examples of how passive design principles are used to reduce costs and be kinder to the Earth.
When life changes, spaces often need to be altered or expanded to fit current and future needs. Whether that’s an extension to the family home for entertaining, or an environmentally conscious workspace added to a heritage-listed property. We design to retain and work with as much of the original heritage fabric as possible while transforming the building into a space that fits your current and future needs. Adapting and reusing buildings has many environmental benefits: it’s cost effective, takes less time to complete, saves natural resources, retains history and can engender positive changes within a community.
The location of a building and its distinctive setting are vital to our approach. These design principles grew out of the need to create an architectural language and expression that keeps with current thinking and the need for sustainable, environmentally sensitive buildings. Flora, fauna, the weather, the urban context and site history all play a significant part in informing design practice so that structures are unobtrusive elements on the landscape. Local materials and craftspeople are resourced and their bespoke elements reference the site and the environment in which a building will stand.
Collaboration is key to project success: Biotope is the anchor bringing clients, consultancy teams, builders and makers together to create amazing work. Get in touch with us to start a conversation about your next project.
It’s in the immediate and broader landscapes where cues are found on how to preserve, regenerate and create a natural environment setting for each of our projects. It’s why building elements, like courtyards and skylights for example, are often introduced to connect to the external environment and surrounding skyscapes. These are examples of how passive design principles are used to reduce costs and be kinder to the Earth.
When life changes, spaces often need to be altered or expanded to fit current and future needs. Whether that’s an extension to the family home for entertaining, or an environmentally conscious workspace added to a heritage-listed property. We design to retain and work with as much of the original heritage fabric as possible while transforming the building into a space that fits your current and future needs. Adapting and reusing buildings has many environmental benefits: it’s cost effective, takes less time to complete, saves natural resources, retains history and can engender positive changes within a community.
The location of a building and its distinctive setting are vital to our approach. These design principles grew out of the need to create an architectural language and expression that keeps with current thinking and the need for sustainable, environmentally sensitive buildings. Flora, fauna, the weather, the urban context and site history all play a significant part in informing design practice so that structures are unobtrusive elements on the landscape. Local materials and craftspeople are resourced and their bespoke elements reference the site and the environment in which a building will stand.
Collaboration is key to project success: Biotope is the anchor bringing clients, consultancy teams, builders and makers together to create amazing work. Get in touch with us to start a conversation about your next project.
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