From Caracas to Compasso d’Oro: Gio Ponti’s D.154.2 Armchair’s Extraordinary Journey.Gio Ponti's iconic D.154.2 armchair has been awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Career Award, cementing its place in Italian design history. Originally created in 1954 for Villa Planchart in Caracas, this elegant piece showcases...
Australia’s Most Exceptional Homes Revealed at Houses Awards 2024.What's clear from this year's Houses Awards winners is that Australian architects are pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to create a home. They're proving that good design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about creating...
Red Hill House and Studio by Zuzana & Nicholas.What sets this house apart is its clever use of space. Instead of going for the typical open-plan layout, the architect-owners preserved the intimate scale of the existing rooms, adding strategic openings for connection and supervision....
Light On Tap: Modus Brewery in Newcastle by Prevalent.It's not often that the word 'tranquil' comes to mind when describing a brewery, yet for this reimagined post-war shed in Newcastle, Prevalent managed to achieve an elusive sense of serenity. Centred around the need of the user and driven...
Architectural Frames: Marcante-Testa Transform Milan’s Historic Attic Apartment.Milanese context, historical figures, Japanese concept of Shakkei (borrowed scenery), and Umberto Riva’s design philosophy that furniture design is an extension of architecture underpin this historic attic apartment renovation by...
Embracing Proxemics: Casa Muttabella Holiday Home in Flims, Switzerland by AADA.With a thoughtful integration of proxemics, efficient use of space, and a harmonious blend of colours and materials in Casa Muttabella, AADA Atelier for Architecture, Design and Atmosphere have created a welcoming and emotionally resonant...
Ripple Effect: Charlotte Chesnais’ Saint-Germain Store by Anne Holtrop.Charlotte Chesnais is as much a sculptor as she is a jeweller, so it was only right her Parisian boutique, designed by Dutch architect Anne Holtrop, reflected this quality. With sweeping moves and a material palette that is both tonal and...
In This 18th Century Madrid Home, Classical Solemnity Meets Invigorating Modernity.Kresta Design approached this Madrid renovation with a deep respect for its historical context while introducing contemporary elements that breathe new life into the interior. The centrepiece of the home is a large library, which serves as...
Blurred Edges: Aru House in Newcastle by Curious Practice.Named after the Awabakal word for insect, Aru House places value on reuse and repair. This relatively modest home punches well above its budget and scale while contributing to the surrounding neighbourhood. It speaks to the power of...
