Architect: Vokes + Peters
Builder: Watara Homes
Photographer: Alanna McTiernan
w.watara.com.au
Image Use
The images were commissioned by the builder to document the quality of craftsmanship and the delivery of a high-end residential project in collaboration with an architect. They are being used across:
-Builder portfolios and marketing materials, highlighting construction quality and detailing
-Award submissions within the building and construction industry
-Collaborative promotion with the architect and project team
-Digital platforms including websites, social media, and presentations
The photography focuses on articulating the precision and care in construction, capturing material finishes, junctions, and the overall integrity of the build. Particular attention is given to the relationship between the original Queenslander and the new interventions revealing how craftsmanship supports both the preservation of character and the execution of a refined, contemporary outcome.
Project Swann
Project Swann unfolds as a considered dialogue between past and present, where the existing form is both respected and quietly reinterpreted. A robust material palette—brick, timber, and finely detailed metalwork grounds the home, while subtle interventions introduce moments of lightness and clarity. Gentle curves in the brickwork soften the geometry, guiding movement through the site and framing views both inward and outward. Internally, spaces are resolved with restraint, allowing texture, proportion, and natural light to take precedence. Openings are carefully positioned to draw the landscape into the home, while the elevated rear form extends outward, capturing light as it shifts across the day. The result is a cohesive composition where craftsmanship and continuity are held in balance, and the architecture settles naturally into both its site and its history.
