Major Laze: Diplo’s Brutalist Jamaican Retreat ‘Pompey’.Diplo's Jamaican retreat Pompey celebrates brutalist architecture's evolution, where concrete transforms into an airy canvas against the jungle backdrop. The expansive estate merges art, nature, and sustainable living, featuring works by...
Greek Modernism Reborn: Inside Ace Hotel’s Athens Debut.French architecture studio Ciguë has transformed a 1970s hotel into Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens, marking the brand's first Greek venture. The 120-room property weaves together Greek modernism, brutalist architecture, and coastal resort...
Reflections of Genius: Leopold Banchini’s Villa Montasser Mirrors Swiss Heritage.A thoughtful addition to Leopold Banchini's portfolio, Villa Montasser employs clever use of reflection, both literal and conceptual, offering a contemporary interpretation of Switzerland's artistic and natural heritage. Nestled beside...
From Modern to Contemporary: Snedons Landing Home by Rick Cook.In Snedons Landing, COOKFOX founder Rick Cook has updated his 1970s modernist home. Originally designed by Charlie Winter, the renovation respects the home's "of the landscape" ethos while introducing contemporary...
Beyond the Big Smoke Brilliance: 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards.Sustainability and community impact are at the forefront of the 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards shortlist. The selected projects showcase innovative approaches to environmentally conscious design, adapting to the specific needs of...
An 80s Fasham Johnson Home Revival: Bridget and Adam’s Carnegie Home.A Carnegie couple breathed new life into their 1980s Fasham Johnson home, balancing Mid-Century charm with contemporary living. In a world of constant change, there's something to be said for honouring the past. This home renovation...
The Power of Enduring Partnerships: Fernhurst by ANGLE, Edition Office and Eckersley Garden Architecture.At the heart of Fernhurst is a dream team of Australian design talent—Edition Office and Eckersley Garden Architecture—reunited collaborators behind the highly-awarded Fenwick development. According to ANGLE, "We have taken a 'Like...
Thoughtful Design, Strong Partnerships and a Willingness to Experiment Converge in this Game-Changing Sydney Office.Rochester Street Office is the poster child for collaborative design and innovative thinking, setting a new standard for workplace architecture in repurposed industrial areas. It's a building that looks to the future while respecting its...
Urban Future in Focus: Living Cities Forum 2024 Comes to Melbourne and Sydney.The Living Cities Forum 2024, Australia's premier event for urban design and placemaking, expands to both Melbourne and Sydney this September. With an impressive line-up of international speakers, including MVRDV co-founder Nathalie de...
