A Restrained Interior With Plenty to Say: Homer Rogue Taverna by AP Design House.There's nothing more satisfying than a space that’s not overdesigned and generally doesn't try too hard. Homer Rogue Taverna gets this. Conceived by AP Design House for brothers Harry and Mario Kapoulas, this 100-seat Greek restaurant on...
Ten Wallpapers, Zero New Walls, and Serious Twin Peaks Energy in Jamberoo.This holiday home on the South Coast tackles a common problem: how to make a big, boxy 1990s house feel intimate. YSG Studio's solution was to drown it in nature and colour. A butter yellow front door sets the tone, leading into interiors...
Tom Fereday’s New Sydney Studio Gallery Brings a Decade of Australian Furniture Design Under One Roof.Tom Fereday's new studio is where ten years of work comes together under one roof. The space operates as both working practice and curated exhibition—brand pieces sit next to studio editions and custom furniture for clients like the Art...
Kennedy Nolan Trades Corporate Posturing for Human-Centred Design in Melbourne’s Law Chambers.This isn't your typical legal fitout. At 181 William Street Chambers, Kennedy Nolan created a seductive work environment where bold colour sets the scene and clever design details follow through. The 1,560-square-metre space accommodates...
Care Of Studio Renovates 1890s Annandale Terrace with Heritage Respect and Material Focus.When Care Of Studio’s Jaime Bligh discovered this 1890s terrace in Annandale, the romantic appeal was instant. Named after its previous owner, who lived there for over 50 years, Luise's Terrace honours its Victorian heritage while...
Volker Haug Studio’s 20-Year Journey from Melbourne Workshop to Global Practice.From post-wall Berlin to Melbourne, Volker Haug's 20-year journey has shaped Australia's design landscape. His studio balances precision machining with hand-finishing, creating forged line-work with clarity and personality. The success...
Foolscap Channels Record Player Energy for Song for the Mute Melbourne Boutique.Within a tight 68-square-metre footprint, Foolscap’s design for Song for the Mute Melbourne debut channels record player energy through curved forms and rhythmic layout. The design partially closes off the storefront to create mystique,...
Natural Order Explores What Happens When Landscape Design Embraces the Long Game.William Dangar and partners Naomi Barin and Tom Smith have spent decades mastering landscape design that allows nature to unfold while elevating the experience of place. Natural Order, published by Formist Editions, is a 336-page monograph...
Studio Manifold & Simone Haag Transform a Yarra Valley Farmhouse with Mid-Century Soul.Studio Manifold and Simone Haag's transformation of the 1986 John Pizzey house honours its mid-century bones while working for life today. The property sprawls across almost 100 acres of bushland, vineyards, and grazing cattle. Material...
