Renovations & Additions

Sustainable and modern returns to the beach with this complete revamp of a tired Californian family home.

The design engages with the changing community perception of Kingpin, using a striking curved ceiling made from 40,000 individual hardwood dowels to create a deluxe atmosphere. The functionality of the space is enhanced through the creation of differently themed mini-venues throughout.

This inspirational educational space provides flexible, open learning spaces to suit small children. The design boldly removes all fixed walls between three teaching spaces, connecting them by a central timber spine.

The Link is an exciting, flexible public space that uses timber to reference traditional Brisbane rivercraft and to complement the new relaxed, informal and lushly landscaped spaces.

Featuring a dynamic second skin made from timber battens, this efficient and elegant project renews the traditional vet hospital look. The battens create a veil that oscillates between transparent and solid, opening and closing views to the interior as the visitor approaches.

This 1960s heritage listed theatre was taken back to core fabric – the elegant timber panelling was considered of ‘heritage interest’, and was maintained to recognise the unique qualities of the original design. The theatre remains contemporary and uniquely Melbourne, but is now revitalised, attracting a greater diversity of users.

David Mitchell Architects have favoured raw materials, producing a sustainable renovation project with a clean, timeless design.