Autumn House in Melbourne by Studio Bright.This extension to a Victorian terrace with a 1980’s renovation by architect Mick Jörgensen and a mature elm tree in the backyard, adds a careful new layer stitched into and around existing constraints. The sensitive and nuanced design...
The Hospitality & Public Spaces at Hotel Torni in Helsinki by Fyra.If you’ve visited Helsinki, Hotel Torni might ring a bell. Established in 1931, the thirteen floor building was Finland’s first ‘skyscraper’ marking it a prominent landmark ever since. In 2018, the hotel underwent a comprehensive...
Gatwick Private Hotel by Kosloff Architecture.Set within Gatwick Hotel in St Kilda, this flexible home cum short-stay studio celebrates the colourful history of the building originally designed by Harry Raymond Johnson. As a design opportunity that also poses a question on what it...
Little House on the Quarry in Cumbria by Norman-Prahm Architects.If you were to drive through the foothills of the English Pennines, you'd spot traditional Cumbrian longhouses camouflaged into their surroundings. But there's one among them that stands apart—at least on the inside. "Pretty much...
Marni’s New Milan Flagship with a Creative Intervention by Brinkworth & The Wilson Brothers.Marni’s new flagship in Milan is a creative playground with ultra-marine blue carpet, silver ceramic mirror tiles and an artist’s studio at the centre that resembles a mobile home. With a rotating roster of artists working within, the...
Black Diamond by AD Architecture.Come dine with us inside a space that appears as an architecturalisation of a world that’s a lovechild of Grand Canyon and Richard Serra. This impressive moody terracotta interior is AD Architecture’s Black Diamond, a French restaurant...
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s Freestanding Azulejo Screens are an Ode to the Ocean.When French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance moved to Lisbon, the first thing that struck him was the diversity of tiled panels that dominated the city. It wasn't long before he was hooked. For Noé, it was a watershed moment, serving as...
Matthews House by Kennedy Nolan.A robust face-lift to a beloved home, Kennedy Nolan’s Matthews House is a thoughtful tribute to the mid-century modern era. This remarkable project proves it’s not all about giving the house a completely new identity, but carrying its...
A Waterfront Weekend Retreat in the Hamptons by Sandra Weingort.Airy, light and full of character, this waterfront Hamptons home holds a mirror to its natural surroundings. But Sandra Weingort has taken things to the next level by delivering plenty of paradoxes. While everything in the interior sits in...
