Santa Clara 1728 in Lisbon, Portugal by Aires Mateus.Everything about Santa Clara 1728 in Lisbon, makes you want to cry (in appreciation). From the rich historical elements retained by local architecture practice, Aires Mateus, to the interplay of the selected materials that feel simple...
Interview: Alexandra Donohoe Church of Decus Interiors.I always knew Alex was going to do great things. We met over a decade ago while working at a leading architecture practice, and I distinctly remember her helping me pull together a concept finishes scheme for a large workplace project I...
Warrior One Yoga Studio in Melbourne by Golden.With its tonal, calming and tactile qualities, Warrior One is yet another example that proves our obsession with beautifully designed wellness spaces is on the...
Fleeting Parts by Milena Naef at Studio Oliver Gustav, Copenhagen.Milena Naef's new part-performance, part-sculptural collection Fleeting Parts is a tense melange of pale flesh and heavy stone. Carefully cut-out slabs of marble reveal humble human segments of the artist herself—an elbow and knee, hip...
Villa Waalre in The Netherlands by Russell Jones.Towering fir trees surround this sprawling villa in the town of Waarle, in the southern Netherlands. The large five bedroom family home covers an enclosed area of 1200 square meters over four levels and resides on a 7000 square meter plot...
Forte Forte Boutique in Milan by Art Director Robert Vattiliana.Italian womenswear label Forte Forte has sought to reinvigorate the bygone genre of shopping with a new flagship store in Milan’s artistic Brera district. Forte Forte co-founder Giada Forte enlisted the eye of art director Robert...
Bar Roc by OKHA Inside Cape Town’s Exclusive Boutique Hotel.The complete transformation of Bar Roc at Ellerman House in Cape Town delivers what Adam Court refers to as “Naked...
Little Albion Guesthouse Opens in Surry Hills, Sydney.Usually, when you mix design periods, specifically in the one building, you tend to end up in a bit of a hot mess. No-one, for instance, would dream of taking a 1920s Art Deco period and mixing it with a 1970s vibe. That is, not unless you...
Pentolina Italian Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne’s CBD by Biasol.Taking inspiration from Rome’s rich culture, Pentolina Melbourne interior by Biasol pays respect to the building’s existing fabric, historic Roman ruins and typical Italian pasta...
