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Project Spotlight: 'Wharf Street' a Mixed-Use Development in the Heart of Tweed Heads
Wharf Street, nestled in the heart of Tweed Heads CBD, was once a bustling center for retail and commercial services, reminiscent of a...
Seamus Orr
Nov 6, 2023
Reflections from the 2023 Design Show Australia
Riris Paradipta, our Interior Designer travelled to Melbourne in June to attend the 2023 Design Show Australia, previously known as...
Riris Paradipta
Aug 10, 2023
A mixed-use development in the heart of the Tweed
A long-term client of Lightwave’s commissioned us to design a mixed-use Commercial/ Residential Development in a prime location in Tweed...
Mark Walsh
Jan 15, 2021
Energy Efficiency, Thermal Comfort and Housing for older citizens
Many of us are well aware of the global phenomena taking place in world demographics and the structural ageing of the population. Indeed...
Mark Walsh
Feb 28, 2018
The power of Architecture – Flying Monks
S ongshan Mountain is a sacred & UNESCO World Heritage listed site in rural Henan, Central China. Designed by Latvian Studio Mailitis...
Mark Walsh
Dec 13, 2017
Marquee on Meron – Vertical and rooftop gardens in Southport PDA, Gold Coast
Marquee on Meron, designed by Lightwave, commenced construction in November. This development sits in the Garden Residential Precinct on...
Mark Walsh
Dec 7, 2017
Azur Samui Villas – Luxury private pool villas in Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui Villas at Azur roll out after a number of years in the design, planning and construction stages. Azur Samui is a luxury resort...
Mark Walsh
Dec 7, 2017
10 Principles to design for people with Dementia
Lightwave team members recently attended a Dementia Design workshop run by Dementia Training Australia. The workshop has been put...
Mark Walsh
Dec 6, 2017
A beautiful and sustainable house adjoining Springbrook National Park
A disused banana farm overrun by noxoius weeds, on the fringes of a world heritage national park, provided the perfect clean slate for...
Mark Walsh
Feb 10, 2015
Cost Effective Education Spaces
When looking for a school to send our kids there is always a multitude of factors that we consider. Location, cost, curriculum,...
Mark Walsh
May 20, 2013
Permanent Modular Construction – what is it really?
Economic downturns tend to generate innovation, and in the design and construction industry, this may manifest in new materials, services...
Mark Walsh
May 20, 2013
Architectural Innovation in Aged Care
Aged care and architectural innovation are not usually identified as partners. Over many years aged care developments have typically...
Mark Walsh
Mar 6, 2012
A modular building comes to Kingscliff
The streets of Kingscliff were brought to life last week when a modular building for Tweed Valley Respite Services was installed on their...
Mark Walsh
Oct 18, 2011
A modular solution for a remote location
This recently completed modular home in a remote location in the Northern NSW hinterland provided an affordable architecturally designed...
Mark Walsh
Aug 30, 2011
Rammed earth – Lightwave discovers the essence of WA
Working across cultures and regions requires Lightwave designers to carefully and sensitively uncover and understand the essence of a...
Mark Walsh
Aug 28, 2011
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