Archive

A busy young family was keen to improve the general amenity I their Edwardian house as well as connect to the outdoors. A fun design provides intimate cubby areas for the young ones, outdoor “camping areas for nights spent in the “backyard” Kombi , a...

Coastal towns offer an attractive lifestyle to many which drives population growth. How then do these areas grow without compromising the natural environment that locals enjoy. This project seeks provide 8 houses where there was one while enhancing the coastal character of the area and...

A renovators delight is an understatement for this project. A once impressive farm house and local landmark was left unmaintained for many years. A full refurbishment with a subtle extension will bring back this icon and provide a well appointed house for the farmers to...

Cotter Reid Director, Wayne Reid, likes to achieve a lot with very little. In 2019 he embarked on a journey to create two tiny houses for his family. Both houses fulfil the functional need but offer fresh opportunities. Environmental consideration from first principles, orientation, mass,...

Craving new light the owners of the heritage listed home in inner Geelong suburb of Manifold Heights, sought a new extension that would provide light filled living areas and room for outdoor gatherings of family and friends.  An unapologetic modern form massages solid and void...

Coastal towns in Victoria are becoming increasingly suburban in nature with standard subdivisions overtaking coastal farmland. Cleverly, two pavilions were designed by Cotter Reid Architects' Director Wayne Reid as self-contained residences in Torquay. The smaller pavilion contains two bedrooms, bathroom, study and open light filled...