Charting the Transformation of the Tweed: An Architectural Perspective
The evolution of communities is keenly observed through the lens of architecture. Situated on the scenic northern coast of New South...
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Mark Walsh
Aug 7
The Design Building Practitioner Act : A Guide to Compliance and Innovation for Class 2 buildings
In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design and construction, staying up to date with regulatory frameworks is paramount to...
Seamus Orr
Nov 6, 2023
Our design strategy follows our ethos: listen, understand, create.
Our ethos guides our design strategy at Lightwave Architectural.
Mark Walsh
Nov 6, 2023
Delay In Energy Standards Implementation
The QLD government has delayed the implementation of rigorous new energy standards that could increase construction costs by up to $40,000.
Seamus Orr
Nov 6, 2023
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...
Riris Paradipta
Aug 10, 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...
Mark Walsh
Oct 20, 2022
Watch out for the amendments to the 2022 National Construction Code
Amendments to the National Construction code come into effect 1 May 2023. Policy makers like to tell us that the additional costs are...
Mark Walsh
Oct 20, 2022
A remarkable space saving innovation for affordable housing.
A housing affordability crisis needs genuine and sincere responses. We love the startup company Bumblebee Space who have challenged...
Mark Walsh
Oct 20, 2022
Lightwave News 2022
The Lightwave Newsletter reignites. It has been 2.5 years and there is no need to dwell for long but there has been a number of...
Mark Walsh
Jan 15, 2021
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
Wings Community - A Centre for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Wings Communities is a specialised respite centre for young adults with an intellectual disability. The centre offers educational...
Mark Walsh
Apr 23, 2020
A graphic art series - Federico Babina
In light of the current situation we find ourselves in we thought we’d create a series displaying one of our favourite artists, for all...
Mark Walsh
Jan 17, 2020
Griffith Street – a vertical park within a park
This park within a park was a response to a landowner owning a small piece of land adjacent an also small park. The design proposes to...
Mark Walsh
Jul 4, 2019
A Heart Warming Testimonial
“Today, and every day, when you approach from a distance you can feel the welcome of your home’s familiar, warm glow. Everything about it...
Mark Walsh
Jul 1, 2019
Stylish Private Aged Care in Perth’s newest hub for culture & community
Healthy ageing requires the architecture of Claremont on the Park to provide a strong “sense of coherence”. The key design principal of...
Mark Walsh
Feb 28, 2018
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
Dec 13, 2017
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 7, 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 6, 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...
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