Conversation Piece: The Sunken Lounge
Sunken lounges, aka conversation pits, were the talk of the town in the mid-twentieth century. Guess what, they’re back in a thoroughly modern form.
Interior Designer And SJB Director Jonathan Richards Renovates His Darlinghurst Home
Heralded in the industry as one of the finest designers in his field, having recently completed the renovation of his own home Jonathan Richards shares his thoughts on his work and how it has influenced his personal style.
Japanese Design – Top 6 Places To Get Your Fix
Good Japanese design is more than just an aesthetic – it’s a philosophy, and one beloved the world over. But what if you can’t afford a plane ticket to Tokyo? Here’s where to get your fix locally.
The Colourist Manifesto: Three Lessons I Learned From Giulio Ridolfo
With ColourLab, both Schiavello and Ridolfo herald a new wave of recognition for colour’s central position as a driver of good in the world.
Empathy As A Design Catalyst
Michael Seum is the VP of Design at German tapware brand Grohe. But when he came on board to create a game-changing product, his empathetic design philosophy began permeating more than just the products.
Top 5 Beach House Designs To Escape The Winter Chill
Escape the winter cold with our top five beach house designs to warm you up come summer, or even serve as a sunny seaside retreat in the cooler months.
Brazilian Modernism In Australia: Looks And Performance
How are Australian architects embracing characteristics of Brazilian modernism as a functional response to climate and aesthetic response to a brief?
Whats Motivates Singapore-Based WOHA Studio?
Without realising it, and certainly without apologising for it, the work of WOHA’s Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell has a tendency towards the radical.
Subtle Design Cues Borrowed From Asian Garden Designs
Say goodbye to Buddha statues and bamboo screens, the new wave of Asian-inspired gardens are far more nuanced.
A Little Can Go A Long Way And Doesn’t Brad Swartz Know It
Brad Swartz Architects leads by example showcasing inner city living arrangements in luxurious formats and clever, considered design.
The Top Design Minds Of Asia Pacific Think These Designers Are The Next Big Thing!
The allure of a prodigy within the architecture and design industry is influential. So here are the top prodigies we’re keeping our eye on.
The Potential Of Laneway Architecture And Backyard Buildings
The garage, the granny flat and the backyard shed have evolved into flexible spaces with private and public presence.
Pana Barbounis And His Passion For Chocolate-Based Entrepreneurship
Life imitates art in Melbourne, guess which film inspired the sequence of events that led to the creations of Pana Barbounis wildly successful chocolate business.
The Art Of Functional Bathroom Design
Functionality is a key consideration in any contemporary bathroom design and Thomas Mckenzie shows how to do it right in a residential setting.