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Designing Waterfronts
Are you getting the most out of your waterfront position? Our team has compiled a succinct list to show you how to maximize access, reduce maintenance, express a unique style and navigate the approvals process. As part of our research the team took a boat trip around...
Avalon Beach Placemaking
In 2013 a group of community leaders got together as the result of a conscious concern for the future of Avalon Beach and its surrounding areas. The group includes representatives from 12 community organisations including Avalon Palm Beach Chambers of Commerce, Avalon...
Open Space, Pets & Apartments
WHAT’S CHANGING? The NSW Government is reforming NSW Strata Titles Act in the first major reform since 1973. It is anticipated that the new laws will commence on July 1st, 2016. (http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au) Amongst others, changes will include those to the...
Has coffee & food become our new passive recreation?
Sym. Studio Director, Conrad Grayson presented at the 15th ICTC Conference and 5th National Mainstreet Australia Conference in Wollongong last month. The conference “People, Places and Partnerships Creating livable & lovable places” called for a range of expert...
Residential Communities – Riding Sales
Open Space Amenity Programming is driving new residential communities. Set your community 'point of difference' early on in the planning process - capitalise on the recreational facilities being are providing. Place making + Open Space Amenity Programming =...
Sym Studio talks at Mona Vale Place Planning Seminar
Jody Summers - our Creative Coordinator here at Sym. Studio was recently part of the Q&A Panel at the Mona Vale Place Planning Seminar 'Urban Fabric & Public Realm'. The talk was part of a series of Urban Talks by Pittwater Council that aim to inform and...
What contributes to a successful residential subdivision? (6 Do’s & Don’ts)
The Warriewood Valley is a rapidly changing urban release area full with residential subdivision. The sector contains typical examples of both design success and failures. Given our four current subdivision projects in the Warriewood Valley (and our office location)...
When to use a Landscape Architect vs. a Landscape Designer (in a small-scale residential setting)
A prospective client recently asked us when to use a Landscape Architect vs. a Landscape Designer and what is the difference. A generalised & quick answer to this question would be – scale; Landscape Designers tend to deal with site specific and predominantly...
Charter For Walking
Pittwater Council are in very good company with 19 other NSW Councils to join the international charter for walking in 2014. We look forward to many future projects that prioritise the pedestrian and create places and spaces that promote incidental social interaction...
Sym Studio Research – Seabrook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xub8Ag_1BDQ A fantastic project deigned for the journey of people, rather than the constraints of the motor car. There are many components of this project worth considering here in Australia.