From architecture to interiors, there is nothing that cannot be enlivened with bespoke interventions. Granted, a stunningly beautiful home can be made by simply shopping for the best, but when the artist’s hand is introduced, pure magic becomes possible. Whether it is an artwork or a new upholstery, a built-in component or a mosaic inlay, these gestures, bold or subtle, are what make the home unique.
As always, the Light Box section (from page #21) is an exceptional gathering of creative energy with bespoke, sublime and artisan pieces selected by Yasmine. In Profiles, we look at the up-and-coming Adriana Hanna, the lovely Louis Barthélemy and an Indonesian national treasure, Yunizar (Profiles from page #72).
Exploring the theme of “Bespoke”, we look at how Yasmine uses bespoke elements to align her projects to her clients’ unique personalities, as well as the exemplary work of a few makers that are entirely one-of-a-kind. These include the architects behind KEEP: Richards Stanisich, Kennedy Nolan, Edition Office, Lineburg Wang, Neil Durbach and Virginia Kerridge. We also take a look at the divine Luke Malaney, who lets the material itself define the piece (Features from page #108).
Architecture and interior design are, by nature, bespoke practices, and so the projects in this issue are each an exploration of the bespoke elements that go towards the outcome. They are, in short, extraordinary, with a home remodelled from an art gallery by YSG and a rare residential project by George Livissianis. From India, we have The Mountain Story by Shabnam Gupta in the Himalayas, and Sanctum by Studio Renesa. As Nik Karalis steps away from his roles as GMD & CEO of Woods Bagot to open his own practice, we take a look at a truly remarkable project. Conversely, relative newcomer Schmölzer Architecture delivers an extraordinary project of sublime framing and grand gestures. And should you find a need to party your socks off, the glorious Nasim Köerting has created The Press as a late-night speakeasy in the heart of Sydney (On Location from page #134).
It is a dazzlingly fabulous issue with reams of lovely, lovely objects, artworks, ideas and inspirational moments.
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