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A Commercial Refurbishment for Beacon Lighting, Brisbane
Gibson building was engaged directly by Beacon Lighting to modify an existing Warehouse into a custom-made distribution facility in Brisbane, Queensland. The modification works involved repurposing a warehouse into a purpose made facility to facilitate an expansion of the business for the East Coast of Australia.
The Balance of Design and Budget – Tips and Tricks
A Client can initially present some pretty firm ideas on their preferred design concept coupled with a very defined budget. The challenge for a designer is to meet or exceed their design expectations whilst defining a realistic and achievable budget. Read on for some tips and tricks to get your budget and design right – right from the beginning.
Gibson Building WINS another 2 Master Builders Awards!
Gibson Building is excited to announce we have received another 2 industry awards at the Master Builders Australia (MBA) Wide Bay Awards ceremony in August 2018.
Both awards were associated with our recently completed Beach Houses Estate Home in Agnes Water, QLD.
Avoid Cost Overrun – Follow These Simple Steps
One of the most disheartening experiences for a homeowner is the cost overrun. However, with careful planning and working at the preliminary stage, with the right building professional, there should be no surprises. Follow these simple steps to learn how to avoid an all too common problem.
Did you know that hiring an architect is not the only option you have when designing your custom home?
All too often a Client looking to build their dream home is uncertain as to where to start. There are some common questions that arise within the initial phases – in this article we help you to explore the merits and pitfalls of the options available to you to move forward with your dreams.
GEA Office Refurbishment Project
Designed and documented by Gladstone Drafting and further collaboratively enhanced with Gibson Building, this major Office refurbishment was transformed into a light and modern multipurpose Office facility.
Shipping Container Pools – From Concept to Reality
The Shipping Container Pool concept caught both the Client and Gibson Building’s attention back in the design/concept phase. The pools placement creates a unique view from the home and an incredible vista while swimming – taking in the surrounding views of Noosa’s beloved hinterland.
Placing the 40ft container perpendicular to the deck and projection out to the north was conceived as a ‘wow’ factor.
What Makes a Client’s Dream Home?
A Dream Home is one that makes you feel proud – here are our tips to get you started with planning and designing your new home.
Media clipping – Sunshine Coast Daily – Container Swimming Pool
Gibson Building – operating from 1770 to the Sunshine Coast has found a way to tackle tough terrain by turning a shipping container into a swimming pool.
House of the Year Builder Sets Sights on Sunshine Coast Home Market
The builder who has taken out the Wide Bay region’s House of the Year is now setting his sights on transforming the Sunshine Coast hinterland home market.
Japan’s Contemporary Architecture
Recently Kieran and his partner Kirsten visited Japan for a milestone family birthday, giving them the chance to soak up the big city experience and seek out some impressive forward thinking architecture.
Gibson Building featured in Build home magazine
Gibson Building featured in Build Home Magazine with holiday home which is perfect for the Queensland climate.
Noosa, Verrierdale Design Build Project Update
This Noosa hinterland Design Build project incorporates the natural environmental constraints such as view, wind and sun orientation, and most importantly matches the Clients needs and contemporary style requirements.
Beachhouses Estate Awarded Tender Build, Agnes Water
Late Dec 2015 Gibson Building was invited to tender for a multi story project located almost beachfront in Agnes Water QLD. Gibson Building was awarded the large contract.
From Concept to Breaking Ground: A Design Build Project in Noosa’s hinterland
Gibson Building is currently undertaking a Design Build project in Verrierdale, in Noosa’s beloved hinterland. The large acreage site takes in 180 degree views to the North and overlooks Peregian, Noosa Heads and the Glass House Mountains.
Designing a Home for the Queensland Environment
Designing a building for the subtropical climate of SE Queensland should be very different to the philosophy of an efficient design in Victoria or New South Wales.
Design, Building and Cost – The Holy Trinity
It is all too common to hear in a custom building project that while the design was inspiring, the build quality was outstanding; however the cost was way over expectations.
Suspended concrete slab and new formwork system for a residential project
Gibson Building installed a suspended concrete slab formwork system in a residential project in Agnes Water, Queensland. Gibson Building trialled a new formwork system supplied by Form Direct in Bundaberg.
Just purchased a block? So what are my choices for building my house?
There are 3 most common options available to you when getting a house built.
Planes, trains & automobiles – Kieran Gibson featured in HOUSING magazine
Kieran Gibson featured in HOUSING Magazine.
HIA awards local builders for building and design excellence in 2015
Kieran Gibson from Gibson Building wins HIA award in the category ‘Custom Built up to $750.000’.
Gibson Building Lot 44 in Agnes Water featured in AWS magazine
Gibson Building featured in AWS magazine with award-winning holiday in Agnes Water, Queensland.
The little house with the upside down appeal
The little house with the upside down appeal was awarded two prestigious awards from HIA Queensland last Saturday.