Michael Banak is a NSW Registered Architect living in Sydney. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and a Green Building Council of Australia, Green Star Accredited Professional. Michael works on projects in Australia and Overseas, with a current focus on projects in the Philippines. He enjoys architecture, art, swimming and photography. Michael is a firm believer that a dog is man’s best friend.
Tuesday 16 December 2014
Thursday 11 December 2014
Wednesday 10 December 2014
Tuesday 9 December 2014
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Tuesday 2 December 2014
Wednesday 26 November 2014
New contender for Sydney's tallest residential tower
Monday 24 November 2014
Tuesday 18 November 2014
Monday 17 November 2014
Wednesday 12 November 2014
the ideas behind 128 nivel hills | michael banak architect
View Maximisation
Daylighting
Natural Ventilation
Sun Shading
Green landscaped areas
Pools
Protected Internal Balconies
Rooftop Gardens
Security
Privacy
Amenity
Monday 3 November 2014
Thursday 30 October 2014
Tuesday 28 October 2014
128 nivel hills to launch soon | michael banak architect
Friday 24 October 2014
Thursday 23 October 2014
Monday 20 October 2014
Thursday 16 October 2014
a big hole in the ground
http://www.michaelbanakarchitect.com.au/architecture/a-big-hole-in-the-ground-garden-towers-makati/
Monday 13 October 2014
An Architectural Practice in Sydney – Philippine GBC Conference 2014 | michael banak architect
Monday 15 September 2014
Tuesday 9 September 2014
128 Nivel Hills: A Slice of the Sky | Cebu Daily News | michael banak architect
"The true beauty of the structures is found in their innovative functionality. Located 150 meters above sea level, 128 Nivel Hills takes advantage of the cool sea breeze for year-round natural ventilation. To reduce the heat loads in the buildings, extended balconies on each floor act as environmental sunshades. In effect, even if the sun is at its highest peak, each building remains relatively cool. Additionally, the rounded shape and general orientation of the towers protect them from harsh monsoonal winds and rains. This also permits the maximum use of natural lighting, helping to minimize overall consumption of electricity and encourage an ecologically conscious way of life among its residents."
Wednesday 3 September 2014
Canary Wharf Development Including Herzog & de Meuron Tower Wins Planning Approval | ArchDaily
Canary Wharf Development Including Herzog & de Meuron Tower Wins Planning Approval | ArchDaily
Monday 1 September 2014
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Living High | michael banak architect
AT least three things will tell you that 128 Nivel Hills is unlike anything that Cebu has ever seen in the history of its real estate industry.
Monday 18 August 2014
Sunday 17 August 2014
Modern Living TV: Episode 4 (Segment 4)
Innovative design by Crone Partners Architects, Sydney in collaboration with the very talented AYALA Land team. Great interview Manny!
Wednesday 13 August 2014
the butterfly scheme won in the end | michael banak architect
Megablock is a commercial office development located in the Northgate precinct of Filinvest City, Alabang, Philippines. It targets a LEED Silver environmental rating, illustrating the collaborative Design Team's commitment to Sustainable Design. The “Butterfly” arrangement of buildings, consists of 4 commercial office towers, 25 levels in height, with a total GFA of over 180,000m2. It was designed for our client Filinvest Land Inc., to cater for the BPO market which works both day and night/ "graveyard" shifts.
In-between the butterfly wings is a luscious green landscaped park and retail centre. These spaces can be used for seasonal events or simply to relax in the pleasant garden surrounds.The public Park is an amenity to be shared by the Northgate Community and gently ramps up above the retail spaces creating a natural amphitheater. Bridge links connecting the towers at high level act as break-out spaces and informal meeting rooms promoting interaction.
the butterfly scheme won in the end | michael banak architect
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Monday 11 August 2014
Monday 4 August 2014
elm apartments cebu | michael banak architect
elm apartments cebu | michael banak architect
Monday 28 July 2014
manila bay hotel | michael banak architect
Location – Manila Bay, The Philippines
Status – Schematic Design 2011
Site Area – 21,228m2
GFA – 40,000m2 (Radisson Blue)
GFA – 14,500m2 (Park Inn)
Keys – 276 (Radisson Blue)
Keys – 344 (Park Inn)
Heights – 9 to 12 levels
Sunday 20 July 2014
Thursday 17 July 2014
Tuesday 15 July 2014
Work On Walkie Talkie Fix Will Start This Month | ArchDaily
cant believe this building's glare can melt cars!
Sunday 13 July 2014
Foster + Partners Unveils New Images of 425 Park Avenue | ArchDaily
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Tuesday 8 July 2014
Wednesday 2 July 2014
London Design Museum’s Design of the Year: Heydar Aliyev Center / Zaha Hadid Architects | ArchDaily
London Design Museum’s Design of the Year: Heydar Aliyev Center / Zaha Hadid Architects | ArchDaily
Sunday 29 June 2014
A108 House / OOKO industriarquitectura | ArchDaily
Tuesday 24 June 2014
House for Trees / Vo Trong Nghia Architects | ArchDaily
Thursday 19 June 2014
the gherkin facade | michaelbanak
the gherkin facade | michaelbanak
Wednesday 18 June 2014
Thursday 12 June 2014
Thursday 5 June 2014
Wednesday 4 June 2014
REX Designs Conjoined Media Towers with Retractable Facade for Middle East | ArchDaily | michael banak architect
REX Designs Conjoined Media Towers with Retractable Facade for Middle East | ArchDaily | michael banak architect
Monday 2 June 2014
Monday 26 May 2014
Sunday 11 May 2014
One of Cebu’s most expensive addresses rises on a hill | INQUIRER.net Mobile
One of Cebu’s most expensive addresses rises on a hill | INQUIRER.net Mobile
Sunday 27 April 2014
Luminale in Frankfurt - March 30 to April 4 2014
Luminale in Frankfurt - March 30 to April 4 2014
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Monday 21 April 2014
vertical garden living in the heart of ayala centre
Sunday 6 April 2014
modern frankfurt
Frankfurt is a city with a mixture of modern and historic buildings woven into the urban fabric. Pummelled by WW2 the city has re birthed with modern architectural buildings of a very high standard of design.
Below are images of some of these buildings I stumbled upon last week, including Studio Fuksas designed, My Zeil shopping mall and it's stunning amorphic glass spine.
Massimiliano Fuksas is a Roman architect also famous for the New Trade Fair building in Milano.
Check out their website;
http://fuksas.com/m/