Robin Boyd’s Heritage Tree Becomes a Coveted Furniture Collection.When Robin Boyd's iconic Monterey Pine died after 60 years at Walsh Street, it marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Melbourne furniture maker Alexsandra Pontonio's transformation of the heritage timber into...
New Castle: A Walled Garden Paradise in Merewether by Anthony St John Parsons.Behind imposing limestone walls of New Castle lies an "invisible garden of paradise" where rooms snake around hidden outdoor spaces. Anthony St John Parsons deliberately created "uncanny scales and proportions" using familiar materials in...
ALPI Unveils New Collections From Global Design Talent + Sottsass Pink Archive Release.ALPI unveils technical innovations that redefine wood veneer possibilities. Through collaborations with its Creative Director Piero Lissoni, Japanese studio Nendo, Brazil's Estudio Campana and mining Ettore Sottsass's archives, the...
Milanese Magic: Opus Atelier Transforms Fashion District Workshop into Refined Pied-à-Terre.In Milan's fashion district, Opus Atelier has transformed a former workshop into a refined 90-square-metre pied-à-terre. The space exemplifies clever concealment of functional elements, material contrasts between warm walnut and sleek...
Love Shack in Bondi Reimagines Material Reuse and Small-Scale Functionality.Second Edition's Love Shack is a small but powerful example of sustainable design principles in action. This chameleon of a space functions as a bedroom, living room, or office while championing innovative material reuse. From salvaged...
Earth, Craft & Hospitality: Clare Cousins Architects’ Warm Minimalism for Fisher & Paykel Melbourne Experience Centre.Within a meticulously restored 1920s garage on Brunswick Street, Fisher & Paykel's Melbourne Experience Centre showcases three distinct kitchen environments through a material palette celebrating local provenance. Clare Cousins Architects,...
Hauvette & Madani’s Latest Collection Draws Inspiration From the Golden Age of French Design.Following their acclaimed Amuse-Bouche collection, Hauvette & Madani present Entremets, a sophisticated range of handcrafted furniture that marries Art Deco aesthetics with contemporary French craftsmanship. Each piece showcases exquisite...
Circular Thinking: Coopers Brewery’s Brand Home in Adelaide.Australia's oldest family-owned brewery has found a new architectural expression at Regency Park, Adelaide. The $70 million building, designed by Studio Nine Architects with interiors by Studio Gram, transforms the brewing experience with...
Perfect Playlist of Light & Materiality: Space Talk Listening Bar in London by EBBA and Charlotte Taylor.At London's Space Talk listening bar, sound isn't just heard—it's seen and felt. EBBA and Charlotte Taylor have crafted a honey-toned, homely interior where acoustic engineering meets aesthetic excellence. Custom speakers by Friendly...
