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Memory House, O’Connor North Canberra

Memory House, O’Connor, North Canberra Property, ACT Real Estate, Australian Home, Architecture Development

Memory House in O’Connor

5 Dec 2021

Architects: Thursday Architecture

Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia

The Memory House is situated among leafy heritage streets and close proximity to the city, O’Connor’s streetscape is a patchwork of original cottages and modern homes. Having grown up in the original home and later moving after her parents sold it in the early 90’s, it was serendipity, that with her own young family, they came to purchase the property to create a home to reflect their passion for minimalist living, art, and design.

Memory House

The brief was to design a home with light filled communal spaces conductive to entertaining their extended family and cocoon like rooms for solitude and cosy moments. The double height entrance features the monochromatic exterior materials palette continuing internally and an expressive floating concrete stair.

Intimate spaces, for study and quiet contemplation are located the front of the home. Past these rooms and a slight level change is where the home opens into a generously glazed pavilion containing the kitchen, dining and informal lounge. Large format sliding doors to the north and south of the home allow the home to completely open to the outside on both sides, allowing external living throughout the seasons.

The upper level includes another lounge room with views to the leafy suburban surrounds. Two bedrooms and guest bedrooms are located off the lounge room. Accessing the parent’s space is via another level change and continues the private cosy theme.

The project was built by the homeowner’s father and collaboration with members of the family.

After first meeting Steven from Thursday Architecture, we knew he was the only person we would trust designing our dream home. We wanted an architect that would think outside the square from design to product selection & “push boundaries” – and Steven delivered. From the outset, he presented us with creative ideas but also listened to our wants/needs (even if he didn’t agree with them!!) so the final design was a true collaboration. He really made our vision a reality. As first timers going through the process, he answered all our questions, gave us practical advice when needed and was available to us throughout the whole process.

What were the key challenges? The deign brief evolved throughout the duration of the project, including construction. A custom stone bathtub directed to the kids bathroom was relocated into the parents ensuite which involved reconfiguration of the parents bed / wir / ensuite.

Working closely with the client family builder required caretaking onsite to ensure the crucial details were carried out to spec.

What was the brief? Thursday Architecture were approached by the client to create a home to retreat and relax in that reflects their passion for minimalist living, art, and design. They wanted a house that would boldly stand apart from the typical Canberra bungalow streetscape.

Memory House in Canberra, Australia – Building Information

Design: Thursday Architecture

Project size: 380 sqm Site size: 850 sqm Completion date: 2019 Building levels: 2

Photography: Anne Stroud

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Unify Gathering 2018: A Review

DAY 1

As someone who bussed down to Unify, I’m definitely glad I did. The relaxing and hassle free ride down to Tarwin was only interrupted when it started raining when we reached the coast.

With my tent set up in a matter of minutes (cheers Kmart), I met my fellow campers and was introduced to the ‘Unify Vibe’. Everyone was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere couldn’t even be dampened by the incessant rain.

I only caught the last few songs from Belle Haven, but if their charismatic Sunday acoustic set was anything to go by, they’re definitely a band worth keeping an eye on.

I was one of the lucky few to get my Unicoin wristband early, so I can’t really complain about the incredibly long line that I walked past after Belle Haven finished, but after running into some friends and waiting with them for their wristbands, I guess if there’s one thing to take away from Unify 2018, it’s that it definitely pays to get in early, especially at a festival of 7500 people.

Knocked Loose were up next and by god, the hype was palpable. The pit opened as soon as the band came onstage, and the crowd followed frontman Bryan Garris’ every move. Finger pointing goodness ensued as the band ran through fan favourites Counting Worms and Deadringer. Halfway through the set Garris asked how many people had heard of Knocked Loose, and was greeted with an entire crowd of raised arms. Hardcore is set to dominate 2018.

If Knocked Loose had already set the bar high, Sydneysiders Polaris absolutely obliterated it. Opening with ‘Lucid’, the band powered through a setlist comprised largely of songs off their debut album ‘The Mortal Coil’, much to the crowd’s delight. At points, fans almost drowned out the band, particularly during set closer and hottest 200 charting ‘The Remedy’. The band’s growth in the last 12 months is incredible, and proves that the Aussie scene is stronger than ever.

After going fucking hard to Polaris, I retreated to the campsite to have a drink and a game of Uno. I legged it to Tonight Alive’s Underworld release party at the bush bar, and was almost blinded with a sea of yellow. When Tonight Alive finally arrived they greeted every fan and thanked them, after spending so long overseas (Australia wasn’t even graced with a proper Limitless headliner), the release of ‘Underworld’ couldn’t come at a better time for the Sydney ‘Conscious Rockers’, Tonight Alive are definitely back. It was still raining by the time their set rolled around, but the mood was electric. Some in the crowd were still wearing yellow flower crowns from the release party, as the band belted out a mix of classics and newer songs. Welcome home Tonight Alive, we’ve missed you.

Next up was one of the most anticipated sets of the night, Architects burst onstage amid a flurry of lasers and cryo. Their set consisted mainly of songs from their last 2 albums, and while bodies hurled over the barrier during ‘Gravity’, everyone wanted to be in the mosh for crowd favourite ‘These Colours Don’t Run’. Rain split the light from the lasers as the crowd pulsed to the beat of every song. It was already set to be an emotional night, but following the new track ‘Doomsday’, everyone knelt on the ground as a tribute to Tom Searle as Sam Carter made a speech about loss and the importance of being able to grieve. There was barely a dry eye in the crowd as the band rolled onto ‘Gone With The Wind’. Architect’s Unify set was incredibly special, and will no doubt a favourite for many for years to come.

It’s been a while since Parkway Drive were last in Australia, but their first shows back were definitely special, celebrating a decade of metalcore classic ‘Horizons’. While the mosh had definitely gotten rowdy earlier in the day, Winston McCall definitely knows how to command a crowd. The Oompa Loompa boatrace was another highlight of the night, with other favourites ‘Wild Eyes’ and ‘Bottom Feeder’ chucked in for good measure. One last blast of confetti and it was over for the night, we all shuffled back to our tents, hoping that they had lasted the storm.

DAY 2

While I would’ve loved a sleep in, I was up bright and early (as in, 6am early) on Saturday, and was able to catch some of the brief glimpses of sun before the clouds began to roll in once again. I spent the morning hanging out at the campsite until it was time for my first set of the day.

I’ve heard about The Beautiful Monument quite a bit in the last few months, and so I was pleasantly surprised when I finally saw the band live, performing their own blend of synthcore and rock which ends up sounding a little like a PVRIS/Motionless in White mashup. Definitely a band worth checking out if you haven’t already, they also pulled a decent crowd for so early on in the day. Here’s hoping we see more of them in 2018.

I only caught the last of Outright’s set, but it was absolutely incredible.

A little more relaxing before what I like to call ‘The Marathon’, with back to back massive sets, starting off with Perth’s Cursed Earth. Applause was scattered as the band came onstage with a different vocalist, but they still gave an absolutely blistering set, full of hardcore mosh anthems off their newest double release ‘Cycles of Grief’.

Young Lions were a refreshing breather of rock goodness, and even the return of rain couldn’t stop the seemingly nonstop crowdsurfing. Ending with ‘Burn the Money’, Young Lions undoubtedly earned a load of new fans.

It was now raining heavily as Void of Vision finally came onstage, throwing merch into the crowd. The set relied heavily on cuts from their latest EP ‘Disturbia’, vocalist Jack Bergin climbed up the stage frame halfway through their set (what OHS?).

Roam were seemingly blown away with the size of the crowd during their set, pumping through a mix of old and new songs, before the crowd sang vocalist Alex Costello happy birthday. Watching the band’s growth just since the release of 2017’s ‘Great Heights & Nosedives’ has been incredible, and I can’t wait to see what the Roam camp has up their sleeves next.

The sun had just begun to peak through the clouds as Being As An Ocean took the stage. Playing songs mainly off their most recent album ‘Waiting For Morning To Come’, Joel Quartuccio dove into the audience to sing their last few songs. Despite a rough few months and a label dispute hindering the release of their 2017 album, the fan reaction to the newer songs (OK, Black & Blue, Thorns), proves that in 2018, fan support can still go a long way.

Next up was Make Them Suffer, who pulled a massive crowd following the incredible success of 2017’s ‘Worlds Apart’. As everyone has already heard by now, the walls of death and moshing was only interrupted by the absolute legends playing Uno in the pit (during Widower of all songs). The set was a perfect balance of old and new (though I was a bit emo when they didn’t play Fireworks).

Following a brief game of ping pong cricket in the pit, Knuckle Puck came out to give us all one final kick of Pop Punk for the night. The band seemed at home onstage, pumping out songs ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Gone’. Vocalist Joe Taylor proved he was a pro at Aussie festival culture, doing a shoey before the band had even played their first song.

The temperature had well and truly started to drop as Stick To Your Guns kicked off their set, full of cuts from their newest album ‘Married to the Noise’ as well as hits like ‘Amber’ and ‘We Still Believe’. Jesse Barnett took time out of the night to say how special it was that Unify gave bands the opportunity to play in front of massive audiences, and how mind blowing it was to see how many Aussie fans they had.

If anyone had any expectations for Hellion’s set, they were well and truly exceeded, to see how far the band have come since the release of ‘Opera Oblivia’ is incredible. Real Bad came out for his feature on ‘Hellions’, and a sneaky appearance from Northlane’s Marcus Bridge, as well as a debut of their still unreleased new song ‘X’, made the landmark set feel truly special.

Having seen Hands Like Houses multiple times on their ‘Dissonants’ cycle, I slid to the side of the crowd to watch the full show from the Canberra rockers. And by god I wasn’t disappointed. Confetti and cryo burst into the air as they powered through absolute bangers ‘I Am’, ‘Drift’, and slower songs like ‘A Tale of Outer Suburbia’.

It was bloody cold by the time The Amity Affliction came onstage, and despite being advertised as a ’15 Year Anniversary Show’, fans waiting for some deeper cuts were most likely disappointed, but the start of the set was full of classic hits pre ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’. Even the band seemed bored though as they dragged through the last few songs, and everyone seemed glad to be able to lug themselves back to the campsite.

DAY 3

Most people had left early on in the morning, so by the time I wandered down to the acoustic stage, the vibe was incredible. The sun had finally come out, and those who had waited around were greeted with clear blue skies and mellow tunes.

Belle Haven were the first acoustic I saw, and the intimate vibe seemed to suit them better as they chatted with the audience in between songs. Their cover of Paramore’s ‘Decode’ with an unbelievable feature from Brie (? My god, I’m sorry I can’t remember her name but she was so bloody good) was a particular highlight.

I didn’t know too many of the bands on the acoustic stage, but I’m now proudly a fan of Chasing Ghosts.

Introvert were up next, and even though the band seemed a little worse for wear from the previous night, they were still absolutely incredible.

I finally lugged all my shit to the bus area, which was full of people staring at the ground, eyes glazed. The ride home was a quiet one, with almost everyone on my bus taking the opportunity to have a nap on the 2 hour ride back to Melbourne. For my first Unify, I’m incredibly glad I went. Even though it rained all weekend, spending time with friends and making new ones all while listening to incredible bands made it a weekend I’ll never forget.

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8 Double Glazing Trends to Watch in 2025

As we move further into the 21st century, home design is increasingly shaped by a desire for greater energy efficiency, sustainability, and technological innovation. Among the key elements contributing to this evolution are windows, and in particular, double glazing. Once considered a luxury for only the most energy-conscious homeowners, double glazing has now become an essential feature in modern homes and commercial buildings alike. In 2025, the double glazing industry is on the cusp of significant transformation. New technologies and materials are allowing windows to serve multiple purposes—beyond just keeping the cold out and the heat in. They are becoming more energy-efficient, more functional, and more integrated into the broader smart home ecosystem. From self-adjusting glass that adapts to changing conditions, to eco-friendly materials that reduce environmental footprints, the trends emerging in the next few years will define the future of double glazing Canberra. 1. Smart Glass Integration

The rise of smart homes is transforming double glazing, with smart glass technologies becoming mainstream. These innovative windows can automatically adjust to changes in light, temperature, or privacy needs. For instance, electrochromic or thermochromic glass darkens in response to sunlight, reducing glare and heat buildup. Smart glass is also integrating with home automation systems, allowing homeowners to control window opacity through apps or voice commands. Imagine being able to adjust your windows from your smartphone or sync them with your lighting system for optimal energy savings. 2. Advanced Energy-Efficient Coatings

Energy efficiency remains a top priority in 2025, and Low-E (low emissivity) coatings are becoming more sophisticated. These coatings reflect heat back into the room during winter while preventing excessive heat from entering in summer. Manufacturers are also exploring nanotechnology-based coatings that further reduce energy loss. These ultra-thin layers are invisible to the naked eye but can significantly boost thermal performance, making double-glazed windows an even more cost-effective solution for reducing energy bills. 3. Sustainable and Recycled Materials

As environmental concerns grow, sustainability is driving innovation in double glazing. More manufacturers are adopting recycled glass and eco-friendly materials for window frames, such as uPVC made from post-consumer plastics or aluminium with a low carbon footprint. Additionally, some companies are exploring bio-based alternatives, like wood composite frames sourced from renewable materials. In 2025, choosing double glazing won’t just be about energy efficiency—it will also reflect a commitment to a greener planet. 4. Larger and More Sophisticated Window Designs

Modern architecture increasingly emphasises open spaces and expansive views, and double glazing is evolving to meet this demand. Oversized windows, sliding doors, and glass walls are becoming the norm in residential and commercial construction. To support these larger designs, double-glazed units are incorporating stronger materials and advanced structural engineering. At the same time, they maintain excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, ensuring that style doesn’t come at the expense of comfort. 5. Cutting-Edge Noise Reduction

For those living in urban areas or near busy roads, peace and quiet are priceless. Double glazing is stepping up with enhanced noise-cancelling properties. Laminated glass with special interlayers can significantly reduce sound transmission, making it an excellent choice for city dwellers. Some manufacturers are even developing glass that specifically targets certain sound frequencies, offering tailored solutions for different environments. Whether it’s blocking traffic noise or reducing indoor echo, double glazing in 2025 will bring serenity to your space. 6. Triple and Quadruple Glazing Options

While double glazing has long been the standard, triple and quadruple glazing are gaining traction for their superior performance. These advanced options use multiple layers of glass with argon or krypton gas fills to create unparalleled thermal and acoustic insulation. Triple glazing is especially popular in colder climates, while quadruple glazing is emerging as a premium option for ultra-high-performance buildings. Although they come at a higher initial cost, these solutions deliver significant long-term savings on heating and cooling. 7. Aesthetic Customisation for Modern Lifestyles

In 2025, homeowners no longer have to compromise between function and style. Double-glazed windows are available in a wide range of frame colours, finishes, and glass designs to suit diverse tastes. For modern minimalism, sleek black or anthracite frames are trending. For traditional aesthetics, woodgrain finishes provide a classic look. Additionally, frosted or patterned glass options are being used to create visual interest or enhance privacy without sacrificing natural light. Customisation extends to shapes and sizes, with arched, circular, and asymmetrical designs becoming more accessible. Double glazing is no longer just about energy savings—it’s also a statement piece for your home. 8. Integration with Solar Energy Systems

As the demand for renewable energy grows, double-glazed windows are integrating with solar technologies to provide added value. Some models now feature photovoltaic (PV) coatings that generate electricity from sunlight, turning windows into energy producers. This trend is especially appealing for net-zero energy homes and eco-conscious homeowners. While still in its early stages, this technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we think about windows, combining aesthetics, insulation, and energy production in one package. The double glazing industry in 2025 is marked by innovation and versatility. From smart glass to sustainable materials, these trends are transforming windows into high-tech, stylish, and energy-efficient features. Whether you’re upgrading your home or building from scratch, staying ahead of these trends will help you make the most of your investment. Double glazing isn’t just a functional necessity anymore—it’s a key element of modern living.

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How to keep your house cool in summer

Living in Canberra, our long and frosty winters often make us forget how overwhelming the heat can get during summer. But once January and February roll around, we find ourselves struggling to keep cool, with temperatures frequently soaring to 38 degrees and higher.

For homes that are less equipped to deal with rising temperatures, the heat can quickly become unbearable. And for the very young or very old, these extremities can be especially worrying.

As a gauge, the ideal temperature inside your home in summer should be around 25-27 degrees Celsius. Because we’re located further inland, Canberra rarely has to deal with high humidity. So with appropriate clothing and sufficient air flow (i.e.: fans), this is relatively easy to achieve.

However, the laws of physics mean that the air inside the house will always try to match the temperature outside.

When we are fortunate to have warm days and cool nights, this gives us the perfect opportunity to also cool the air inside. I.e.: if you can do it securely, keep windows open (particularly on the eastern side of the house which hasn’t been warmed by the afternoon sun) so the cool night air can replace the warm air inside and also cool solid surfaces, such as concrete slabs.

But what do you do during a heat wave, when the heat gets progressively worse, with no cool night air to provide relief?

Throw energy at it

This is the most obvious, yet least cost effective and environmentally friendly way to alter the temperature inside your home. But when enduring a heat wave, reverse cycle air conditioning (electric or gas), or split systems can provide great relief for the whole family.

Of course, relying on electrical systems does leave you at risk of hardware faults, and even rolling blackouts due to excessive demand on the grid.

Because of our low humidity, evaporative coolers work really well in the ACT. They use less power than reverse cycle air conditioners, and push hot air out rather than blowing cold air. You can also leave windows and doors open to keep the fresh air circulating.

Design your home like an esky

With hot air trying to seep into your home through every orifice, there are two strategies you can use to slow the process: insulation and airtightness.

Quality insulation slows the heat down from entering the house so it takes longer to heat up inside. If you don’t have proper insulation in your house, keep this in mind for your next build or renovation. Windows are way less effective than insulated walls and ceilings at keeping heat out – upgrades to windows (e.g. double glazing) is a very effective measure.

Airtightness is also an effective way to keep the heat out. To do this, you need to examine any gaps in brick or around windows and doors and seal them up. Keep external doors closed, and if you are planning any upgrades to your home, consider double or triple glazed windows and doors (especially on north-facing sides). Also make sure you can close air conditioning vents when they aren’t in use.

If you’re seeking non-energy-consumption methods for cooling your house, try taking a leaf from our grandparents’ era. Their strategy was to close all the doors and windows, keep heavy block-out curtains drawn, and turn on ceiling fans. The heavy/double brick nature of their houses also meant that heat took longer to be absorbed into the house.

Reduce the heat load

A few additional steps you can take to minimise the heat in and around your home include:

·        Shading or fixing external blinds to windows that receive direct sunlight

·        Planting trees near sun-facing windows

·        Shading west and east-facing walls that receive low angle sun

·        Minimising concrete or paving near windows that absorb and store heat

Lastly, keep in mind that newer suburbs are often hotter than established ones. This is because there tend to be smaller and less established trees, and a higher density of solid surfaces. This is important to consider if you are planning to build a new home.

Building a new home does give you a lot more flexibility when it comes to creating energy efficiency. We may have artificial means to cool our houses, but we also have proven design techniques and technologies to achieve this now too.

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Where To Drink Coffee In Sydney, Australia

The Harbour Bridge. The Opera House. Sydney has always been Australia’s premier city when it comes to sweeping views and iconic monuments. But for coffee? This huge part of the Australian identity has long been associated not with Sydney, but primarily with Melbourne, a city that’s home base to a host of internationally known coffee roasters and cafes, including Seven Seeds, Patricia Coffee Brewers, St. Ali, and many more.

Sydneysiders are hardly content to let this slide, and today the city is home to an impressive collection of boutique coffee roasters, many located within the city’s inner-west suburbs. You can see it every day walking around the city, but it’s especially evident during the weekend brunch hours, where lines snake outside and the city comes out to see and be seen.

Growth attracts growth, and now homegrown Sydney brands like Mecca and Single O have been joined by roasters from, yes, Melbourne, as well as Canberra. Syndey’s coffee scene has never had it so good. This is not our first guide to Sydney, and you can visit our Sydney archives for much more coverage from the sunny city. But for now, let’s go exploring.

Photo courtesy of Single O.

Single O Surry Hills

Single O has an outsized role in the growth and development of quality coffee in Sydney, and it all started at their Surry Hills location.

This was originally where Single O ran its roastworks, but those operations have since moved offsite. Instead, the space was converted to make way for this lovely and recently remodeled cafe. The latest version of the Surry Hills cafe includes a self-serve brew bar where those who want their coffees to go can fill up their cups with the choice of one of four batch brew coffee options, and then tap to pay at the card machine. This joins a host of single-origin pour-over, cold brew, or espresso of the week options. Feel free to geek out on coffee with the baristas, and check out the shelves for current roasts and take-home kits.

Their all-day menu is just as appealing, showcasing sustainable Australian ingredients with Japanese flavors, as a nod to Single Origin’s first Japanese outpost in Tokyo. Try dishes such as the “croc-ettes”: croquettes made with crocodile, potato, and corn croquettes with Japanese curry sauce.

Single O Surry Hills is located at 60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Nikki To.

Mecca Alexandria Cafe and Roastery

Set in an industrial part of Sydney, Mecca’s headquarters in Alexandria serves as both a cafe and roastery. The grand space was given a makeover back in 2017 to take advantage of the venue’s high ceilings, split-level open floor plan, and garden out in the back.

Coffee is the main star here. Mecca has long been one of Australia’s best roasters, and that’s on full display here at this cafe, from pour-over bar to a keenly dialed in batch brew service, alongside ever-changing espresso options.

Beyond coffee, the venue is also licensed to serve natural wines, beer on tap, and cocktails. Try a bagel with ricotta and tomatoes, a bowl of house-made granola, or maybe some coffee-cured salmon. The space is also big enough to offer cupping classes on-site, which can help with those looking to learn a thing or two about coffee beyond simply enjoying it.

Mecca Alexandria Cafe and Roastery is located at 26 Bourke Road, Alexandria. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of ONA Coffee.

Ona Coffee Marrickville

Ona Coffee hails originally from Canberra, and at their Sydney cafe they specialize in brewing coffees by the cup. The ever-evolving list of coffee offerings is showcased in a bounded leather menu, similarly to how a wine list would be presented at a restaurant. Reading through it, you’ll find descriptions about coffees that have been roasted, aged, and then vacuum-sealed into individual servings until they’re required for brewing. It’s an impressive operation, and more or less completely unlike anything you’ll find in Sydney.

Unlike most cafes, the Ona Coffee Marrickville is set up similarly to a bar. There’s an island table that doubles as counter seating to allow for complete interaction with the baristas, who make each cup of coffee with great consideration. Food here is not the main focus, although there are lovely doughnuts delivered daily from Shortstop Donuts that are delivered daily to the cafe, and a small menu of breakfast savories.

Ona Coffee Marrickville is located at 140 Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Prue Ruscoe.

Edition Coffee Roasters

The vibe is dark and moody. The design fuses Japan and Scandinavia. This is the new home of Edition Coffee Roasters.

Edition’s original (and very popular) store in Darlinghurst closed in October 2018, and their new space in Darling Square could not be more different. That space was all about soaking in the natural light; this new space takes on an all-black charcoal palette, inspired by an antique Japanese farmhouse aesthetic. Just like its first cafe, the team offers a range of single-origin coffees roasted in-house, giving coffee drinkers the option to have them as a batch brew, pour-over, AeroPress, Japanese drip, or cold brew.

The food menu leans on Japanese influences, with dishes ranging from bento boxes, to pork katsu burgers, to 12-hour roasted lamb glazed with miso. There are also the unmissable Japanese pancakes, so outrageously fluffy and light. Come Friday evenings, and the day-time eatery transforms into a natural wine bar along with an ever-changing set menu.

Edition Coffee Roasters is located at 60 Darling Drive, Haymarket. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Coffee Alchemy.

Coffee Alchemy

An unassuming brick corner shop sits behind drawn blinds and tinted windows. You’d hardly know it was a cafe at all if it weren’t for the line filling out the door.

This is Coffee Alchemy, whose coffee bar occupies a small space at the front of its roastery. The two areas are divided by a drawn curtain, which suggests an “order to go” decision encouraged sparse bench seating inside and out.

But people don’t come to Coffee Alchemy for the decor. Here, it’s about the coffee, overseen by owner Hazel de Los Reyes, whose local profile includes winning the Australian Cup Tasters and NSW Barista Championships. Coffee Alchemy was her first cafe; she also owns the excellent Gumption by Coffee Alchemy and Micro Coffee, both located in the CBD.

Coffee Alchemy is located at 24 Addison Road, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Double Tap Coffee

There’s nothing quite like a neighborhood cafe. A place serving locals with high-quality coffee, no-fuss food, and friendly service—that’s what Double Tap is all about.

On most days here you’ll find owner Daniel Karaconji running the front of the house, serving up coffee using beans from a local roaster, Panorama Coffee Roasters. He draws on his experience as being the former head barista of Coffee Alchemy. Meanwhile, his parents and wife can be found in the kitchen making generously sized sandwiches, such as poached chicken with avocado and chipotle or wraps of lamb mince with hummus, tabouli, and chili.

Karaconji’s mum is also responsible for the mouth-watering cakes that are on display daily, alongside other sweet treats including croissants and pastries. Cake choices can range from an orange and poppy seed to Persian almond and rose water.

The cafe is hidden in between industrial warehouses of the inner-west suburb of Marrickville. It sticks with a black and white theme, with hints of greenery and wood from the tabletops and matching chairs.

Double Tap Coffee is located at 54/56 Smith Street, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Aimee Chanthadavong is a freelance journalist based in Sydney. Read more Aimee Chanthadavong for Sprudge.

Photos by author unless otherwise noted.

Top image via Adobe Stock/Javen

Much, much more Sydney coverage is available in our archives! 

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Where To Drink Coffee In Sydney, Australia

The Harbour Bridge. The Opera House. Sydney has always been Australia’s premier city when it comes to sweeping views and iconic monuments. But for coffee? This huge part of the Australian identity has long been associated not with Sydney, but primarily with Melbourne, a city that’s home base to a host of internationally known coffee roasters and cafes, including Seven Seeds, Patricia Coffee Brewers, St. Ali, and many more.

Sydneysiders are hardly content to let this slide, and today the city is home to an impressive collection of boutique coffee roasters, many located within the city’s inner-west suburbs. You can see it every day walking around the city, but it’s especially evident during the weekend brunch hours, where lines snake outside and the city comes out to see and be seen.

Growth attracts growth, and now homegrown Sydney brands like Mecca and Single O have been joined by roasters from, yes, Melbourne, as well as Canberra. Syndey’s coffee scene has never had it so good. This is not our first guide to Sydney, and you can visit our Sydney archives for much more coverage from the sunny city. But for now, let’s go exploring.

Photo courtesy of Single O.

Single O Surry Hills

Single O has an outsized role in the growth and development of quality coffee in Sydney, and it all started at their Surry Hills location.

This was originally where Single O ran its roastworks, but those operations have since moved offsite. Instead, the space was converted to make way for this lovely and recently remodeled cafe. The latest version of the Surry Hills cafe includes a self-serve brew bar where those who want their coffees to go can fill up their cups with the choice of one of four batch brew coffee options, and then tap to pay at the card machine. This joins a host of single-origin pour-over, cold brew, or espresso of the week options. Feel free to geek out on coffee with the baristas, and check out the shelves for current roasts and take-home kits.

Their all-day menu is just as appealing, showcasing sustainable Australian ingredients with Japanese flavors, as a nod to Single Origin’s first Japanese outpost in Tokyo. Try dishes such as the “croc-ettes”: croquettes made with crocodile, potato, and corn croquettes with Japanese curry sauce.

Single O Surry Hills is located at 60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Nikki To.

Mecca Alexandria Cafe and Roastery

Set in an industrial part of Sydney, Mecca’s headquarters in Alexandria serves as both a cafe and roastery. The grand space was given a makeover back in 2017 to take advantage of the venue’s high ceilings, split-level open floor plan, and garden out in the back.

Coffee is the main star here. Mecca has long been one of Australia’s best roasters, and that’s on full display here at this cafe, from pour-over bar to a keenly dialed in batch brew service, alongside ever-changing espresso options.

Beyond coffee, the venue is also licensed to serve natural wines, beer on tap, and cocktails. Try a bagel with ricotta and tomatoes, a bowl of house-made granola, or maybe some coffee-cured salmon. The space is also big enough to offer cupping classes on-site, which can help with those looking to learn a thing or two about coffee beyond simply enjoying it.

Mecca Alexandria Cafe and Roastery is located at 26 Bourke Road, Alexandria. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of ONA Coffee.

Ona Coffee Marrickville

Ona Coffee hails originally from Canberra, and at their Sydney cafe they specialize in brewing coffees by the cup. The ever-evolving list of coffee offerings is showcased in a bounded leather menu, similarly to how a wine list would be presented at a restaurant. Reading through it, you’ll find descriptions about coffees that have been roasted, aged, and then vacuum-sealed into individual servings until they’re required for brewing. It’s an impressive operation, and more or less completely unlike anything you’ll find in Sydney.

Unlike most cafes, the Ona Coffee Marrickville is set up similarly to a bar. There’s an island table that doubles as counter seating to allow for complete interaction with the baristas, who make each cup of coffee with great consideration. Food here is not the main focus, although there are lovely doughnuts delivered daily from Shortstop Donuts that are delivered daily to the cafe, and a small menu of breakfast savories.

Ona Coffee Marrickville is located at 140 Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Prue Ruscoe.

Edition Coffee Roasters

The vibe is dark and moody. The design fuses Japan and Scandinavia. This is the new home of Edition Coffee Roasters.

Edition’s original (and very popular) store in Darlinghurst closed in October 2018, and their new space in Darling Square could not be more different. That space was all about soaking in the natural light; this new space takes on an all-black charcoal palette, inspired by an antique Japanese farmhouse aesthetic. Just like its first cafe, the team offers a range of single-origin coffees roasted in-house, giving coffee drinkers the option to have them as a batch brew, pour-over, AeroPress, Japanese drip, or cold brew.

The food menu leans on Japanese influences, with dishes ranging from bento boxes, to pork katsu burgers, to 12-hour roasted lamb glazed with miso. There are also the unmissable Japanese pancakes, so outrageously fluffy and light. Come Friday evenings, and the day-time eatery transforms into a natural wine bar along with an ever-changing set menu.

Edition Coffee Roasters is located at 60 Darling Drive, Haymarket. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Coffee Alchemy.

Coffee Alchemy

An unassuming brick corner shop sits behind drawn blinds and tinted windows. You’d hardly know it was a cafe at all if it weren’t for the line filling out the door.

This is Coffee Alchemy, whose coffee bar occupies a small space at the front of its roastery. The two areas are divided by a drawn curtain, which suggests an “order to go” decision encouraged sparse bench seating inside and out.

But people don’t come to Coffee Alchemy for the decor. Here, it’s about the coffee, overseen by owner Hazel de Los Reyes, whose local profile includes winning the Australian Cup Tasters and NSW Barista Championships. Coffee Alchemy was her first cafe; she also owns the excellent Gumption by Coffee Alchemy and Micro Coffee, both located in the CBD.

Coffee Alchemy is located at 24 Addison Road, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Double Tap Coffee

There’s nothing quite like a neighborhood cafe. A place serving locals with high-quality coffee, no-fuss food, and friendly service—that’s what Double Tap is all about.

On most days here you’ll find owner Daniel Karaconji running the front of the house, serving up coffee using beans from a local roaster, Panorama Coffee Roasters. He draws on his experience as being the former head barista of Coffee Alchemy. Meanwhile, his parents and wife can be found in the kitchen making generously sized sandwiches, such as poached chicken with avocado and chipotle or wraps of lamb mince with hummus, tabouli, and chili.

Karaconji’s mum is also responsible for the mouth-watering cakes that are on display daily, alongside other sweet treats including croissants and pastries. Cake choices can range from an orange and poppy seed to Persian almond and rose water.

The cafe is hidden in between industrial warehouses of the inner-west suburb of Marrickville. It sticks with a black and white theme, with hints of greenery and wood from the tabletops and matching chairs.

Double Tap Coffee is located at 54/56 Smith Street, Marrickville. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Aimee Chanthadavong is a freelance journalist based in Sydney. Read more Aimee Chanthadavong for Sprudge.

Photos by author unless otherwise noted.

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Velux Fixed Skylights - What do they cost?

Fixed Velux skylights are the best economical option if we talk about the cost. Available for Pitched Roofs (Velux FS) and Flat Roofs (Velux FCM), the fixed skylights (FS Model) is available in two different varieties comfort double glazing (FS 2005) & High-Performance Double Glazing (FS 2004).

The FS Fixed Skylight is perfect for visually expanding any area of the home by transforming rooms with daylight and views of the sky. It provides an economical alternative for creating a spacious home that is filled with abundant daylight.

You can choose from a variety of sizes online and get them delivered to the site within 2 working days (metro areas) in all almost all cities including Canberra, Melbourne & Sydney.  

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7 Ways to Care for and Clean Your Double Glazed Windows

While these windows are designed to be durable and long-lasting, they still require attention to maintain their optimal performance and appearance. Over time, dirt, dust, and environmental contaminants can accumulate on both the glass and frames, reducing their efficiency and aesthetics. Furthermore, the seals and components of double glazing Canberra windows can degrade if not regularly inspected and maintained. Proper cleaning, sealing, and care are essential to prevent damage such as condensation buildup, which can impair the window’s insulating properties.

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Double Glazing and Child Safety: How It Keeps Your Home Secure

When it comes to creating a safe and comfortable environment for your family, every detail matters. From securing sharp objects to baby-proofing furniture, parents invest a lot of time and effort into protecting their children from potential hazards. One often-overlooked area of home safety is the windows. While windows are essential for natural light, ventilation, and the overall aesthetics of your home, they can also pose safety risks, especially for families with young children.

This is where double glazing Canberra can make a significant difference. Double-glazed windows, which consist of two panes of glass with an insulating layer of air or gas in between, offer far more than just energy efficiency and noise reduction. They are an invaluable upgrade when it comes to child safety. Whether it's preventing falls, minimising the risk of injury from shattering glass, or adding an extra layer of security against intruders, double glazing provides peace of mind for parents concerned about the safety and well-being of their children.

What Is Double Glazing?

Double glazing refers to a window design consisting of two panes of glass separated by a spacer, with an insulating layer of air or inert gas in between. This structure creates a strong, durable, and energy-efficient barrier that outperforms traditional single-pane windows in every way.

While double glazing is typically marketed for its energy-saving and noise-reducing features, it offers far more—especially when it comes to keeping children safe in your home.

1. Shatter-Resistant Glass: A Safer Option for Kids

Children are naturally active and curious, which sometimes leads to accidents involving windows. Traditional single-pane windows can shatter into large, sharp shards, posing a significant safety hazard.

Double-glazed windows, on the other hand, often use toughened or laminated glass, which is far more resistant to impact. In the event of breakage, toughened glass crumbles into smaller, less dangerous pieces, while laminated glass remains intact due to its inner plastic layer. These safety measures drastically reduce the risk of cuts and injuries, ensuring your little ones are better protected.

2. An Extra Layer of Security Against Intruders

One of the lesser-known benefits of double glazing is its ability to enhance your home’s overall security. The dual panes of glass make it significantly harder for intruders to break through compared to single-glazed windows.

For families with young children, this added security is invaluable. It not only keeps intruders out but also ensures your children remain safe inside. Additionally, many double-glazed windows come equipped with advanced locking systems, such as:

Child-Safety Locks: Prevent children from opening windows unsupervised.

Multi-Point Locks: Distribute locking points across the frame, making the window more secure.

Keyed Locks: Provide an extra layer of protection by requiring a key to unlock.

These features make double glazing a vital addition to any childproofing plan.

3. Preventing Falls with Restrictors and Tilt-and-Turn Designs

Accidental falls from windows are one of the most concerning risks for families with young children, particularly in multi-story homes. Double-glazed windows often come with built-in restrictors or tilt-and-turn mechanisms that significantly reduce this risk.

Window Restrictors: Limit how far a window can open, allowing ventilation while preventing a child from climbing through.

Tilt-and-Turn Windows: These designs allow windows to tilt open from the top for airflow, keeping the bottom securely closed.

Such features ensure your children are safe without compromising on fresh air or ventilation.

4. Noise Reduction for a Calmer Home Environment

Children thrive in environments that promote focus, relaxation, and undisturbed sleep. Double glazing’s noise-reducing capabilities can transform your home into a quieter, more peaceful place, even if you live near busy streets, airports, or train tracks.

By minimising external noise, double glazing not only helps kids concentrate on homework or school projects but also ensures uninterrupted naps and bedtime routines—key elements of a child’s well-being and development.

5. UV Protection for Young, Sensitive Skin

Sunlight streaming through your windows can bring warmth and light, but it also comes with harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause skin damage, especially in children, whose skin is more sensitive than adults.

Many double-glazed windows are equipped with UV-blocking coatings, protecting your kids from harmful rays while letting natural light brighten your home. This is particularly important in rooms where children spend a lot of time, such as playrooms or bedrooms.

6. Energy Efficiency: A Comfortable and Safe Space

Temperature extremes can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for children, especially infants and toddlers. Double-glazed windows improve insulation, keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. This not only ensures a comfortable living environment but also reduces the risks associated with overheating or cold drafts.

The consistent indoor temperature achieved through double glazing can help protect children’s health and reduce their susceptibility to illnesses caused by temperature fluctuations.

7. Environmental Benefits for Future Generations

While child safety is an immediate concern, double glazing also contributes to a sustainable future for your kids. By reducing energy consumption, double-glazed windows lower your household’s carbon footprint. This not only saves money on energy bills but also helps preserve the environment for generations to come.

8. Aesthetic and Functional Advantages

Modern double-glazed windows come in various designs and styles that cater to both functionality and aesthetics. Parents can select windows that not only fit the home’s design but also include specific safety features, such as:

Tempered Glass: For enhanced durability.

Self-Cleaning Coatings: Reducing maintenance demands, leaving parents more time to focus on their children.

Low-E Glass Options: Combining UV protection with better insulation properties.

This versatility allows homeowners to achieve both style and safety seamlessly.

Double glazing offers far more than energy efficiency and noise reduction—it’s a vital element of creating a secure, child-friendly home. From shatter-resistant glass to advanced locking mechanisms and fall-prevention features, double glazing provides peace of mind for parents while enhancing the quality of life for the entire family.

Investing in high-quality double-glazed windows is a proactive step toward safeguarding your loved ones and providing a safe, comfortable, and sustainable home. By choosing double glazing, you’re not only making your home safer for today but also building a secure future for your children.

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The Impact of Double Glazing on Indoor Air Quality

When it comes to creating a comfortable and healthy home environment, few things are as important as the air you breathe. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of home design and maintenance, with significant implications for health, well-being, and overall quality of life. While homeowners frequently focus on improving insulation, reducing noise, or cutting down energy bills, the connection between these efforts and the air inside their homes is not always obvious.

One home improvement that addresses these concerns comprehensively is double glazing. Known primarily for its energy efficiency and noise-reduction capabilities, double glazing Canberra also plays a surprisingly important role in maintaining and enhancing indoor air quality. From keeping out external pollutants and allergens to reducing moisture and mould, the impact of double-glazed windows goes far beyond what meets the eye.

Modern living comes with its fair share of IAQ challenges. Outdoor pollutants like vehicle emissions, industrial smoke, and seasonal allergens find their way indoors, affecting those with allergies and respiratory conditions. Inside, everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, and heating can release harmful particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), further reducing air quality. These challenges make it crucial to invest in solutions that not only improve comfort and efficiency but also promote cleaner, healthier air.

1. Sealing Out External Pollutants

One of the primary advantages of double glazing is its ability to act as a barrier between the interior of your home and the outdoor environment. With two panes of glass and an insulating layer in between, double-glazed windows minimise air leakage.

This feature is particularly beneficial in urban and high-traffic areas where pollutants like dust, pollen, vehicle exhaust fumes, and industrial emissions are prevalent. By preventing these airborne contaminants from entering your home, double glazing helps create a cleaner indoor atmosphere. For those who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions, this can be life-changing, as exposure to outdoor allergens and pollutants is drastically reduced.

2. Reducing Mould and Condensation

Mould and mildew are common problems in homes, often triggered by excess moisture and condensation. These issues not only damage your property but also compromise indoor air quality by releasing harmful spores into the air.

Double glazing plays a critical role in reducing condensation. The insulating gap between the two panes of glass acts as a thermal barrier, preventing the drastic temperature differences that cause water vapour to condense on interior window surfaces. This consistent temperature regulation means less moisture, and as a result, a reduced risk of mould growth.

Mould spores in the air can cause or exacerbate respiratory issues, particularly in children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. By keeping mould at bay, double glazing contributes to a healthier, safer living environment.

3. Supporting Better Ventilation

While double glazing is excellent at sealing your home, it doesn’t eliminate ventilation opportunities. Modern double-glazed windows are often equipped with advanced features like trickle vents, which allow for controlled airflow.

Trickle vents help maintain a balance between insulation and fresh air circulation. This means you can enjoy the benefits of reduced drafts and energy loss while still ensuring that stale air is replaced with fresh outdoor air. Proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining good IAQ, as it prevents the buildup of indoor pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household cleaners, cooking fumes, and other sources.

For homes in areas with minimal outdoor air pollution, opening double-glazed windows occasionally can further enhance ventilation while maintaining security and thermal comfort.

4. A Barrier Against Noise Pollution

Although noise pollution doesn’t directly affect air quality, it does have a significant impact on overall well-being and indirectly influences IAQ through stress. Excessive noise can lead to heightened stress levels, disrupted sleep, and reduced mental clarity, all of which can compromise respiratory health by inducing shallow or irregular breathing patterns.

Double glazing’s noise-reducing properties provide a quieter indoor environment, fostering a sense of peace and relaxation. A calm environment encourages better breathing and supports general health, contributing to a holistic improvement in home comfort.

5. Minimising Artificial Air Circulation

Many homes rely heavily on air conditioning and heating systems to maintain comfort. However, these systems can circulate dust, allergens, and other particles, which can degrade indoor air quality over time.

Double glazing reduces energy loss, enabling your home to maintain a stable indoor temperature with less dependence on artificial air systems. By limiting the use of HVAC systems, you decrease the movement of airborne particles and allergens, creating a cleaner, healthier indoor environment.

Additionally, double glazing’s insulating properties mean fewer cold drafts and hot spots, reducing the need for constant temperature adjustments. This not only improves air quality but also lowers energy costs—an added bonus.

6. Addressing Seasonal Air Quality Challenges

Different seasons bring different air quality challenges. In spring and summer, pollen counts are high, leading to an influx of allergens. During winter, wood smoke and vehicle emissions can infiltrate homes, particularly in poorly sealed spaces.

Double glazing acts as a year-round shield against these challenges. The tight seal and insulating barrier it provides significantly reduce the infiltration of seasonal allergens and pollutants, helping maintain a consistent standard of indoor air quality.

7. Improved Energy Efficiency and IAQ Synergy

The energy efficiency provided by double glazing goes hand in hand with improved indoor air quality. Homes with better insulation experience fewer temperature fluctuations, which helps prevent dampness, drafts, and uneven airflow—all of which can negatively impact IAQ.

Furthermore, energy-efficient homes are often better equipped to incorporate modern ventilation systems, such as heat recovery ventilators, which work seamlessly with double glazing to optimise both air quality and energy use. This synergy ensures that your home remains comfortable and healthy throughout the year.

8. A Step Toward Sustainability

Double glazing contributes to a greener, more sustainable living environment by reducing the energy needed for heating and cooling. Sustainability efforts often align with health benefits, as energy-efficient homes produce fewer emissions and maintain cleaner indoor air.

By choosing double glazing, homeowners can play their part in reducing their carbon footprint while simultaneously investing in a healthier living space.

Double glazing offers more than just improved insulation and noise reduction—it’s a transformative solution for enhancing indoor air quality. By sealing out pollutants, minimising mould, and supporting efficient ventilation, double glazing creates a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable home environment.

For homeowners looking to prioritise health, energy efficiency, and sustainability, double glazing is a smart investment. Beyond the financial and environmental benefits, the impact on indoor air quality can make a world of difference for you and your family.

When considering your next home improvement project, don’t underestimate the value of cleaner air. Double glazing is more than a window upgrade—it’s a step toward better health and well-being.