Designing Thornbury House
Part 1: Forever Home

In the first part of this series, Andrew Maynard, director of Austin Maynard Architects, explores why Australians may have a bias towards suburban homes. He also explains how his team applies the expertise gained from single residences to apartment projects, and the distinctive approach that sets their work apart.


Designing Thornbury House
Part 2: Re-thinking the Setback

This episode is all about the form, and how the form was shaped by place. Andrew Maynard explains the underlying ethos of how buildings should be connected to their context, and how the team at Austin Maynard Architects challenged the typical setback standard - pushing volume to High St to limit shadowing on neighbouring homes. Our next episode moves from form to focus on materiality.