Bar Monte Newstead is Studio Plenty’s Moody Ode to Post-War Italian CafĂ© Culture.Bar Monte Newstead by Studio Plenty is a moody, laneway-set Italian venue in Brisbane's inner suburb of Newstead. Drawing from post-war Italian cafĂ© culture and the geometric clarity of Italian Rationalism, the studio has layered spotted...
Studio Gypsandconcrete Wraps Lopota Lake Resort’s Reception in Memory and Materiality.At Lopota Lake Resort & Spa in Kakheti, Georgia, Studio Gypsandconcrete has designed a glass-wrapped reception space shaped by the memory of a former rose plantation. Rosewood veneer and softly blushed copper carry the site's history...
A Victorian Terrace Recalibrated for a Slower Way of Living by Manifold.Manifold's considered reworking of a late-Victorian South Yarra terrace is stripped back to its essentials and rebuilt around daily life. Previous renovations had fragmented the interior; here, cohesion is restored through subtle...
Old Bones, New Metal: Retallack Thompson Makes the Case for Galvanised Steel in Heritage Homes.What if the most appropriate material for a traditional terrace house isn’t the traditional one? That’s the central question behind Surry Hills renovation by Retallack Thompson that introduces galvanised steel—in plate and sectional...
A Compact Singapore Apartment Embraces the Japanese Art of Shelter.Named after the Japanese word for "taking shelter from the rain," Amayadori House by Ascend Design reimagines sanctuary within Singapore's urban density. The 56 square metre apartment pairs walnut-toned timber with brushed metal and...
Swiss Precision Meets Australian Spatial Thinking in Hanya Leo’s Latest Collection.Australian-born Zurich-based Hanya Leo’s Artefacts Collection features what the designer calls "active furniture"—pieces that justify their footprint through constant engagement with their environment. Handcrafted by renowned Swiss...
Blondie Space: Vlad Kudin’s Bespoke Approach to Compact Living in Minsk.With clients who wanted only light and space, Vlad Kudin delivered Blondie Space—a 70-square-metre apartment in Minsk where custom design takes centre stage. He created the sofa, dining table, coffee table, metal bed, and a statement...
A True Act of Discovery: Caffè Nazionale in Arzignano by AMAA.AMAA's restoration of Caffè Nazionale in Arzignano embraces historical imperfection. Within Antonio Caregaro Negrin's 19th-century City Hall, the studio cleared decades of additions to reveal original character. The main hall operates as...
Mouthwash Studio’s LA Office Proves Workspaces Can Feel Like Home.Mouthwash Studio's inaugural LA office breaks every conventional workspace rule—and we're absolutely here for it. Aunt Studio has crafted a collaborative environment featuring work from ten-plus local artists that feels more like a home...
