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both feature and facility to the home. Whilst the earthworks on site were challenging for HS Hyde & Son due to the difficult soil conditions and underpinning to the existing home, the problems were was overcome the ‘old-fashioned’ way using skill and experience……and the appropriate machinery and equipment! Builder, HS Hyde and Son is a family owned and operated business which has been operating since 1925. The company spans four generations, with Scott Hyde being born into the industry (and business) beginning his apprenticeship at the age of 15. Scott has worked in the bu8ilding industry every since that age. HS Hyde & Son undertakes both commercial projects (maintenance, refurbishments and new builds), and residential projects (alterations, additions, extensions, custom built homes, second storey additions, ancillary accommodation). The company is currently completing several commercial and residential projects. Patrick Irwin studied architecture upon leaving school - inspired by Glenn Murcutt who was designing the new Newcastle Students’ Union Building, at Shortland where Patrick’s
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father was the client. Glenn’s skill and passion was infectious. Patrick initially studied at Newcastle and New South Wales Universities, dropping out for few years (playing music and undertaking labouring jobs), until later completing his studies in the UK, at Plymouth. Patrick Irwin Architect provided the architect’s full service for the project which included design, documentation, tendering, contract preparation and contract administration on the project. The company carries out work on residential, multi-unit residential, institutional, commercial, and Heritage projects, amongst other types of work. Patrick is currently working on a number of houses and extensions, and a Community Hall/Visitor’s Centre plus a Parish Centre in the Swan Valley. One insightful reflection that Patrick has made on completion of this project is that good documentation is not only valuable, it is absolutely necessary! “You can’t have too many details”, says Patrick. “I learn this on every project.” Patrick also goes on to mention ‘key contributors to the project’ which includes the structural engineers McDowall Affleck (Duncan Pratt), the interior designer (Annie Hoar), the steel-fabricator Flux Steel Creations (Mark Pringle), and Goran Soldat. Goran was the overall supervisor on the project and was the main point of contact between the client, architect and tradespeople. Through his skill and experience within the industry Goran was able to ensure each trade and subcontractor completed their work to a high standard and quality finish. Via his diligence and supervision, Goran was also able to maintain the integrity of the project and the works were completed within the agreed budget. This serves as a timely reminder that great outcomes on projects are often also about the people involved, and not just about materials and design. BC
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Patrick Irwin Architect: (08) 9250 3353, www.patrickirwinarchitect.com
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HS Hyde & Son: (08) 9271 3426, www.hshyde.com.au
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