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Anthony Burke: ‘It won’t be uncommon in 20 years to have four houses sharing one back yard’

The Grand Designs host on lonely houses, brave buildings and why Australia is on the cusp of radical change to the idea of home Jelly-like eyeballs are staring back at architect Anthony Burke as he approaches the ice-packed fish displays in front of Claudio’s Seafoods in Sydney’s new fish market . Sand whiting, blue mackerel and coral trout are packed into glossy rows, their eyes dull or slightly surprised. The ruby snapper, in contrast, looks more like a movie star, with its orange-rimmed eyes that seem to entice us. Burke is moving through each display energetically, pointing out the bar cod cutlets – his favourite. Before the renovation, this place used to be in the old car park and the purchase process was deeply convoluted. Continue reading...

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The Grand Designs host on lonely houses, brave buildings and why Australia is on the cusp of radical change to the idea of home Jelly-like eyeballs are staring back at architect Anthony Burke as he approaches the ice-packed fish displays in front of Claudio’s Seafoods in Sydney’s new fish market . Sand whiting, blue mackerel and coral trout are packed into glossy rows, their eyes dull or slightly surprised. The ruby snapper, in contrast, looks more like a movie star, with its orange-rimmed eyes that seem to entice us. Burke is moving through each display energetically, pointing out the bar cod cutlets – his favourite. Before the renovation, this place used to be in the old car park and the purchase process was deeply convoluted. Continue reading...

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According to The Guardian’s linked item, Anthony Burke: ‘It won’t be uncommon in 20 years to have four houses sharing one back yard’, The Grand Designs host on lonely houses, brave buildings and why Australia is on the cusp of radical change to the idea of home Jelly-like eyeballs are staring back at architect Anthony Burke as he approaches the ice-packed fish displays in front of Claudio’s Seafoods in Sydney’s new fish market . Sand whiting, blue mackerel and coral trout are packed into glossy rows, their eyes dull or slightly surprised. The ruby snapper, in contrast, looks more like a movie star, with its orange-rimmed eyes that seem to entice us. Burke is moving through each display energetically, pointing out the bar cod cutlets – his favourite. Before the renovation, this place used to be in the old car park and the purchase process was deeply convoluted. Continue reading…

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