Hope, Love & Care: Blackwattle House in Sydney by Allied Office.The best things in life are often unexpected, as Telly Theodore and Andrew Macdonald can vouch. The life and business partners behind Sydney architecture studio Allied Office were travelling through Sri Lanka and had set their hearts on...
The Melbourne Designer & Bespoke Furniture Maker Everyone Needs On Speed Dial.With a Master of Architecture under his belt, Melbourne designer and furniture maker Josh Carmody’s success stems from his broad design experience and hands-on approach. When we first met him in 2010—our first interview ever!—he was...
The Romance of Old Libraries: Common Reader Bookstore by Atelier Tao+C.Taking inspiration from Virginia Woolf's book by the same name, Atelier tao+c has designed an independent bookstore in Hangzhou, China, dubbed Common Reader. The cinematic interior recalls the traditional reading experience and the romance...
Metronome Chair by david/nicolas.The Metronome Chair is the latest in david/nicolas’ Studio Line. Available in two sizes the chair, made in Italy, is a natural addition to the designer’s line that features joinery between wooden cylinders to form a classic...
Murray Barker & Esther Stewart’s Brunswick Apartment.Australian architect Murray Barker and artist Esther Stewart have collaborated on a functional and flexible renovation of a two-bedroom 60s apartment in Brunswick. By reworking the home’s original foundations through a contemporary lens,...
Clou Beijing Office by CLOU Architects.At CLOU Architects' new Beijing office, silver galvanised walls mark the main entrance through to the open-plan studio floor and communal areas, the softly distorting reflections emphasising industrious brightness in a connective gesture....
Casa Totem: A Secret Pied-Ă -terre in Rome by StudioTamat.Tucked away in the heart of one of the busiest neighbourhoods in Rome sits a secret pied-Ă -terre by StudioTamat. At just 65 square metres, Casa Totem has been entirely redesigned to welcome travellers who yearn to explore a more...
A Private Reading Room by Atelier tao+c.Ever wanted a change from reading at the library or sneaking pages from the bookstore? Find yourself inside Atelier tao+c’s Private Reading Room. Located in Shanghai, the ground floor of a 1980’s building has been refurbished into a...
Mud Australia’s New Armadale Store by DesignOffice.DesignOffice have lent their sharp design skills to Mud Australia on the opening of their second Melbourne store, located on High St in Armadale. Housed in a former hairdressing salon, the quietly confident and personable space reflects...
