The Press Is Sydney’s New Late-Night Destination for Music and Cocktails Hidden Above Bridge Lane.Behind an unmarked door above Sydney's Bridge Lane, The Press reimagines the historic Est. space as an opulent music destination. Live music is central to the experience, with a resident band performing everything from intimate jazz to...
Smart Athens Renovation Shows How to Honour 1930s Modernist Heritage Without Museum-ifying It.Lara Vartzioti's renovation of this 1930s Athens modernist building strikes the perfect balance between preservation and contemporary functionality. Originally designed by A. Siagas as innovative maisonettes, the building had suffered from...
Adelaide Motor Repair Centre Becomes Dynamic Hub for Art, Architecture and Community.Studio Gram has transformed a former Adelaide motor repair centre into their cool new office space. The 265-square-metre studio embraces its automotive heritage while creating a dynamic space that shifts from workspace to community venue....
Respectful Revival: Stef Claes Transaforms a 1970s Belgian Seaside Gem.Architect Stef Claes approached this 1970s Belgian seaside house with a clear philosophy: honour what makes it special while updating for contemporary life. The bold triangular roofline, sculptural concrete fireplace, and generous...
Hidden Madrid Warehouse Transformed Into Light-Filled Artist Studio by DĂa Uno Estudio.DĂa Uno Estudio's transformation of this 1950s Madrid warehouse into an artist's studio proves that successful adaptive reuse doesn't require dramatic intervention. By embracing the building's industrial bones and introducing a striking...
Sunset Light Becomes Design Material at Melbourne’s Cloud Residence.Cloud Residence transforms one of Australia's highest apartments into a sky sanctuary. Located in Melbourne's Southbank, this minimalist design harnesses golden sunset light as its primary material. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames curated...
Christopher Boots Debuts Handcrafted Brass Objects for Intimate Home Rituals.Thalamos marks Christopher Boots’ first venture into object design, presenting five exquisitely crafted brass pieces that honour the art of slow living. Each object embodies the studio's philosophy of transformative design. With local...
J.AR Office Transforms Brisbane’s CBD with Naturally Ventilated Paradise.In Brisbane's heritage-protected CBD, J.AR Office has delivered a dining oasis that redefines urban hospitality expectations. Golden Avenue's brutalist structure of green concrete and pink stone creates striking contrast while abundant...
Wheel-Inspired Ceramic Workshop That Doubles as Exhibition Space.In Padova, AACM has created a 50-square-metre ceramic workshop where architecture embodies the pottery process. The ceiling twists like clay on a potter's wheel, focusing energy around a single zenithal light. The diagonal exhibition altar...
