Melbourne by Melbourne: Kennedy Nolan’s Homage to Local Design Culture at Melbourne Place.Melbourne Place represents a rare achievement: a new hotel brand and building developed simultaneously, each informing the other. Kennedy Nolan crafted a complete design that questions orthodoxies while celebrating Melbourne's unique...
A Patchwork of Possibility: House14a in Copenhagen by Pihlmann Architects.A masterclass in material exploration, House 14a in Copenhagen weaves together brick, timber, steel and stone in unexpected ways. Pihlmann Architects transforms this 1951 Danish dwelling into a contemporary cottage where patchwork floors...
Handcrafted Beauty: Natural Cosmetics Store in Novi Sad, Serbia by Studio Autori.Studio Autori has created a 32-square-metre sanctuary for natural beauty in Novi Sad, Serbia. Sofi Cosmetics' latest store embraces the subtle imperfections and tactile qualities of handcrafted elements, creating an environment that...
This Pocket-sized Brisbane Wonder is Flipping the Script on Modest-Space Living.A diminutive pre-1911 Brisbane cottage receives a revolutionary addition that challenges conventional spatial requirements through clever planning and adaptable design. Lineburg Wang's innovative approach proves that building less can...
Local Materials Shine in Thomas Maxam’s Expanded Lighting Collection.Thomas Maxam Studio has expanded their Bricks lighting collection, introducing new pieces that build on their successful debut at Melbourne Design Week 2022. The range transforms the familiar suburban brick into refined lighting elements...
Brick by Brick: SJB’s Adam Haddow Designs a Legacy Home for his Parents in Ararat.When you’re a high-profile architect and your parents ask for a new home, you better deliver something extraordinary! In designing this house in Ararat, Victoria, SJB director Adam Haddow didn't just create a downsized space—he made a...
A Fresh Chapter for Pembroke Middle School’s Dining Hub by Studio Gram.When Studio Gram took on the challenge of reimagining Pembroke Middle School's dining facilities, they created more than just a place to eat. The revitalised building stands as a sophisticated social hub that brings together boarders and...
A Corporate Cafeteria That Turns a Lunch Break into a Design Experience.Goodbye, boring corporate cafeteria, hello, Beef Club! Ester Bruzkus Architekten have unveiled their sizzling new design for Volkswagen's campus restaurant. Think open kitchens, brick fireplaces, and even salt as a building material. Who's...
This North London Home by McLaren Excell & Studio Iro Embraces Japanese Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic.In Camden, North London, a former warehouse and art studio has been reimagined as a generous residence. This two-storey home, showcases the collaborative efforts of McLaren Excell and Studio Iro, seamlessly blending architectural...
