Seagrass House on Djiringanj Country, Tathra NSW by Welsh + Major.From afar, Seagrass House is almost near invisible to the eye due to the façade’s sedimentary stone colours and bushy flora. The mass volume sculpture is equally impressive as it is to its camouflage, with one edge of the wall having...
Agricultural Aesthetic: Tamworth House by MRTN Architects.This semi-rural house on ex-grazing land in Tamworth by MRTN Architects transforms a scrubby parched piece of land into an energy-efficient contemporary home designed to resists future drought conditions. Sitting low with receding...
A Maverick Spirit: Nagnata Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.Pattern Studio unveils the debut flagship for Australian label Nagnata, located in Byron Bay’s newest fashion precinct, Jonson Lane. The brand’s rebellious inclinations prompted Pattern to look toward creatives such as the Hungarian...
Curves and Quartzite: Gildas Surry Hills by Atoma Design.Atoma Design has unveiled Gildas, a light and feminine restaurant & bar in Sydney’s Surry Hills for Firedoor chef Lennox Hastie. Inspired by Rita Hayworth’s character in the 1946 film noir of the same name, the studio utilised strong...
Future Histories: Melanie Katsalidis Jewellery Store in Melbourne by Foolscap Studio.Melbourne jeweller Melanie Katsalidis has opened her first-ever dedicated retail store in the city’s iconic Royal Arcade. Working with close friends and collaborators at Foolscap Studio, the bijou interior is a true Melbourne affair that...
Kooky Fun Pie: Gloss House by Studio Doherty.It can be tricky to pinpoint the era in which this Melbourne home belongs. Inside, Studio Doherty sought to create a dynamic home that referenced rather than imitated mid-century design. "We wanted to draw on our clients' love for...
Best of Australian Design & Architecture | 2022 Archive.With 2022 in our rear mirror, it’s time to celebrate the year that was. With the Australian Design landscape never feeling more bright and energetic, we’re kicking things off with all things homegrown. Find extraordinary Australian...
A Peculiar Beauty: Deiji Studios Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.Pattern Studio’s scheme for Deiji's debut flagship in Byron Bay seeks to create harmony and cohesion through a careful balance of slightly peculiar individual elements. Like an orchestra of obscure instruments, this store aims to create...
A Little Bit of Magic: ANZ Gallery by Foolscap Studio.An unexpected addition to the ANZ Docklands campus, this purpose-built gallery by Foolscap Studio is a counterpoint to everyday work activities. The project successfully mediates work, social, hospitality and gallery as a canvas for...
