Michigan Loft in Chicago by Vladimir Radutny Architects.The vast and impressive shell of Chicago’s Michigan Loft wasn’t initially well-suited for domestic use, with Vladimir Radutny Architects working to craft a living space that evokes mental wellness and creative inspiration. Carefully...
Bismarck House in Sydney’s Bondi by Andrew Burges Architects.Architect Andrew Burges acknowledges the semi-detached house is a typology he has been critical of in the past – for its shotgun corridor, compromised privacy and generally poor amenity – and so he looked for bigger connections to a...
Beeline Design Expands Ridge Collection with New Additions.Melbourne-based furniture makers Beeline have expanded their Ridge collection, taking inspiration from the corrugated iron sheds that shape the landscape of rural Australia. The new dining table and console feature seamless faceted bases...
Robin Boyd’s Pettigrew Residence in Melbourne Transformed by Flack Studio.When it comes to respectful heritage renovations that are high on impact, the ones that masterfully walk the tight rope between old-school and contemporary, things simply don’t get much better than this guy right here. Located in...
Son Julia Boutique Hotel Refurbishment in Palma de Mallorca by Jorge Bibiloni.Jorge Bibiloni utilise the original 15th century sandstone arches at Mallorca’s Son Julia hotel, using them as both aesthetic and practical features to separate bathrooms from the sleeping areas. Natural materials such as timber and...
Nine Yards Café & Restaurant in Melbourne by Golden.Golden has reimagined a former stable in South Melbourne into a destination eatery with warmth and sophistication, referencing iconic colours and materiality that encourage a subliminal journey through Australia’s highlands, lowlands and...
Highlights From Manila Fame 2019.After losing the price war with China and Vietnam, the Philippines creative industry is fighting back with artisan-led designs, at a time when handcrafted objects are highly desirable. Last month’s 70th edition of Manila FAME brought...
Glebe House in Sydney by Chenchow Little.Chenchow Little’s strength lies in their ability to carve out spaces and create excitement within relatively small footprints. Their ability to inject life and bring poetry into inner-city dwellings is second to none. And what they’ve...
Nowhere but Sajima in Yokosuka, Japan by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects.Set on coastal reclaimed land in a small fishing village in Japan, Nowhere but Sajima by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects is comprised of tube-like volumes that look out to the ocean. The site meets the seawall while also facing other...
