A principal at Fender Katsalidis, star of Selling in the City, and the designer behind some of the best interiors and hotels in Australia – Rosie Morley shares her favourite spots to eat, stay and drink for the Habitus Tastemaker’s Guide.
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ work at Bundanon recently marked its one-year anniversary. Having garnered such international attention, and with Thompson having recently been awarded the AIA Gold Medal, it’s a fitting time for a mini-retrospective on this architectural success story.
Speaking directly to the sophisticated traveller who understands and appreciates art, the BAR Studio designed Ritz Carlton in Melbourne has crossed the line between corporate to luxury with a layer of art that is far from superficial.
What is it that makes a hotel feel authentically embedded in its place? Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan recently stayed at Ace Hotel Sydney to get a first-hand experience into the global phenomenon that has cracked the code on ‘cool’.
One of the latest hotels to open in Melbourne – AC by Marriott – has a clear vision of providing uncomplicated modern travel. Plus, its Curated by AC series of talks brings a local edge.
The Hotel Britomart in downtown Auckland is both a relaxing retreat, while being right in the heart of the action. And the design is world-class sustainability.
Though the design was instigated pre Covid, Ovolo South Yarra is seriously the embodiment of a lockdown antithesis.
Thomas Jefferson said, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” With this in mind, white is used to veil this residence as a metaphorical blank canvas.
Located in Georgetown, Penang, The Prestige Hotel by Ministry of Design is a unique interpretation of Victorian design – visual trickery included.
Referencing the New York roots of the St Regis brand, as well as the iconography of Hong Kong, André Fu creates evocative luxurious interiors for this anticipated new hotel.
Though designed for the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the form of the Loafer Chair enables it to enrich almost any environment.
Just opened in Melbourne, United Places Botanic Gardens pioneers a new level of luxury travel for the city and its design lovers.