GL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Projects
Otway Beach House
_KTA Kerstin Thompson Architects
This award-winning beach house, presented a highly demanding construction challenge within the exposed coastal landscape of Kennett River. Located within a bushfire-prone setting, the project required rigorous attention to fire compliance, structural detailing and material performance. A robust concrete structure forms the backbone of the house, incorporating prefabricated panels, deep structural beams and carefully detailed fire-rated glazing. The construction demanded close coordination between structure, architecture and services, with precision required at every stage to achieve the finely resolved finished result. The project reflects our capability in delivering complex, architecturally ambitious work where technical execution and construction methodology are integral to the design outcome.
The Boulevarde
Cera Stribley Architects
Set on a substantial, high-profile site in Wye River, this three-level residence involved a highly detailed structural and architectural response. The engineered design incorporated more than 100 bored piers and multiple retaining walls, carefully integrated by Cera Stribley into the architecture. Externally, finely detailed Finch limestone is paired with Shou Sugi Ban finished Ironbark shiplap, creating a durable and richly textured material palette. Internally, extensive detailing includes vertical European oak, shiplap lined walls and ceilings, Travertine floors and bathroom walls, with oak and granite joinery throughout. The project demonstrates our capability to deliver large-scale, highly resolved architectural construction, where structural complexity, material interfaces and detailed interiors demand a high level of precision and craftsmanship.
Iluka
Grant Amon Architects & Greg Lloyd
Following the loss of the entire street in the Wye River 2015 Christmas Day bushfires, this project required a highly considered response to BAL 40 requirements, exposed coastal conditions and complex site constraints. The building is organised around a protected central courtyard, creating shelter from the prevailing south-westerly winds while maintaining strong connections between the individual volumes. Corten steel, plywood and wide oak boards form the living and kitchen volume, while precast concrete walls and floors provide a robust construction solution for the bedroom and bathroom wing. The project demonstrates our capability in delivering technically demanding architectural work, with close attention to detailing, material interfaces, fire compliance and construction methodology.
Kennett Farm
Imogen Pullar Architects / Greg Lloyd
Situated 3 kilometres inland from the Great Ocean Road, this 120-acre property comprises a new farmhouse and a series of auxiliary buildings, including the comprehensive renovation of the original shearing shed for accommodation. The existing galvanised external cladding was retained, while the interior was reworked using plywood and repurposed hardwood floor battens from the original shearing operation as wall cladding. The farmhouse was constructed as two distinct volumes, accommodation and living, wrapped externally in vertical Spotted Gum. Internally, Birch plywood and Spotted Gum are used extensively throughout the walls, floors and joinery. The project also drew on our expertise in off-grid construction, integrating the essential services and infrastructure required to operate independently within a remote rural setting. The build required careful integration of new construction with existing rural structures, with a strong focus on durability, reuse and practical detailing suited to its agricultural setting.
Chaucer Townhouses
Grant Amon Architects & Greg Lloyd
Set on an unusually shaped corner site in St Kilda, this three-level residential project required a carefully resolved response to both the urban context and the constraints of the site. Two residences are arranged above a shared basement, with a strong emphasis on privacy, natural light and considered connections to the surrounding landscape. Australian manufactured Red Emperor brickwork from Krause, forms the primary architectural expression, complemented by standing seam aluminium cladding and finely detailed openings. The project required precise coordination of structure, services and architectural finishes (interiors by Chris Connell Design) across multiple levels, demonstrating our ability to deliver highly resolved multi-residential construction within a demanding urban setting.
West Beach Townhouses
Grant Amon Architects
Replacing a dilapidated timber cottage on a confined corner site in West St Kilda, this three-level development presented the practical challenges of building two townhouses within a restricted urban footprint. The project required careful management of site access, structural coordination, services and construction sequencing across three levels. A combination of timber and metal cladding was installed beneath a substantial Glulam pergola structure, which extends over the rooftop decks and incorporates extensive mesh screening. The rooftop construction required particularly careful detailing of waterproofing, drainage, structure and external finishes. With limited space for materials, trades and equipment, the project demanded disciplined planning, coordination and workmanship throughout the build.
Wye River General Store
Six Degrees Architects
Once a neglected and run-down roadside general store, this Great Ocean Road landmark was purchased and redeveloped by Greg and two friends from the hospitality industry. Having known the property since childhood, the opportunity to transform it was both personal and ambitious. Working alongside a talented architectural and hospitality team, we retained and repurposed existing materials wherever possible, combining them with new elements to create a warm, character-rich destination. The result is a vibrant new chapter for a much-loved local building, carefully crafted to reflect the unique character of the Great Ocean Road.
Kew House
Murray Dowty Architects
A substantial three-level residence overlooking the Yarra River, this project demanded a high level of construction precision and coordination. The architectural rigour extended through every aspect of the build, with a complex screening system and carefully engineered cladding structure requiring detailed planning and installation. Fine detailing throughout the building called for close coordination between structure, services and finishes, with a strong focus on accuracy at every interface. The project demonstrates our ability to deliver complex architectural construction with precision and craftsmanship.
St Kilda Renovations
Content Studio
A pair of two-storey additions to heritage-listed Edwardian semi-detached houses, this project required careful construction around the existing heritage fabric. The original facades were retained while two contemporary curved forms were constructed to the rear, each with contrasting finishes and individually tailored layouts. Delivering the curved structures and their precise junctions with the existing buildings required detailed set-out, coordination and workmanship. Careful sequencing and protection of the existing structures were essential while integrating new structure, services and finishes.
Airey's Beach House
Thomson Perrett Architects
Set within a substantial 10-acre coastal landscape, this expansive family holiday residence was conceived as much more than a beach house. Designed by the prestigious Thomson Perrett Architects, the project sought to harmonise a significant built form with its natural setting while delivering an exceptional level of family and resort-style living. The scale and complexity of the residence required a high degree of coordination and construction precision, with the architecture carefully integrated into the landscape to create a private retreat that feels both generous and grounded in its coastal environment.
Richmond Townhouses
Anthony Apolloni Architecture
A pair of highly resolved contemporary townhouses in Richmond, this project required the delivery of two individually detailed residences to an exceptionally high standard. Across both two-level homes, the construction incorporates polished concrete floors with in-slab hydronic heating, curved glass walls, extensive double glazing and bespoke Mountain Ash joinery. Complex mechanical, electrical and allied services were carefully integrated. The combination of architectural glazing, custom finishes, sophisticated services and detailed cabinetry demanded meticulous coordination, precision and craftsmanship throughout both builds.
Morley Ave
Dale Cohen Architects / Greg Lloyd
Built on a site with a gradient of approximately 50 degrees, this residence was designed to sit lightly within the landscape, minimising disturbance to the natural terrain. The structural solution relied on a limited number of 6-metre-deep bored piers supporting a simple yet highly efficient steel portal frame, allowing the building to span the site with minimal ground contact. Clad in Blackbutt shiplap timber and complemented by expansive timber decking, the project demonstrates a restrained approach to construction, where careful engineering and precise execution enabled the architecture to engage with the landscape while preserving its character.
Elwood House
Herbert & Howes Architects / Greg Lloyd
A substantial contemporary residence in Elwood, this project brings together refined architecture with a high level of construction precision. Substantial bored piers anchor both the house and 18-metre lap pool within Elwood’s low-bearing-capacity soils, providing a robust structural foundation. Polished concrete floors with integrated hydronic heating anchor the ground floor, opening to the pool and landscaped garden. Bespoke joinery, stonework, glazing and finely detailed finishes are carefully integrated throughout, with a self-contained studio above the garage adding to the construction complexity. Extensive services were coordinated within the architecture, resulting in a quietly sophisticated residence defined by material quality, technical rigour and considered craftsmanship.
Wildside
Murray Dowty Architects
Set within the coastal landscape of Wye River, Wildside presented a clean but technically demanding structural solution. A substantial steel portal frame forms the primary structure, with large spans creating the open living spaces below. A roof deck slab constructed over the living area provides a substantial elevated platform, requiring careful coordination between structure, waterproofing and external finishes. Spotted Gum shiplap cladding complements the steel structure, while a detailed external steel staircase provides access to the rooftop spa and BBQ area. The project demonstrates our ability to execute complex structural elements and highly detailed external construction within a demanding coastal environment.