Nonchalant Sophistication: Johnson Partners HQ by YSG Studio.Inspired by Ken Adams’ James Bond set designs—including Scaramanga’s island lair carved into rocky outcrops and the whiskey noir sophistication of Goldfinger’s Rumpus Room—sculpted depths of saturated drama befit this new Sydney...
A Brownstone-Turned-Beach House in Sydney’s Camp Cove by Tobias Partners.When architect and art aficionado Nick Tobias was scouting for homes for his family, he never thought he'd settle on the dark brick 70s build, much less buy it at auction. "But it was on a nice corner plot, had only one neighbour to the...
Nostalgic Tones: Brunswick House by Placement.Through the thought-provoking brief, Placement beckons the smaller details to play a crucial role— delivering poetic impact that leaves a lasting impression. A design that welcomes new changes, Brunswick House is an excellent challenger...
Hope, Love & Care: Blackwattle House in Sydney by Allied Office.The best things in life are often unexpected, as Telly Theodore and Andrew Macdonald can vouch. The life and business partners behind Sydney architecture studio Allied Office were travelling through Sri Lanka and had set their hearts on...
A Modern Ruin: Chelmer River House by Furminger.Conceived on a metaphor of a ruin, Furminger’s River House in Chelmer, Brisbane is an existing timber weatherboard home wrapped with heavy masonry walls to form a surprising layout—a building with a presence all of its own. Tilt-up...
Australian Designers & Artists Transform Broken Design Objects Into Future Heirlooms.In Transformative Repair, leading Australian designers transform the broken design objects of celebrated creatives and climate change activists into future heirlooms. This important initiative aims to generate discussion around the...
District Opens New Sydney Flagship Designed by Pattern Studio.In a ruggedly beautiful setting, split across two levels, this new Sydney showroom explores the enigmatic relationship between architecture and furniture. Pattern’s clever and understated interventions to the 1920s warehouse provide...
The Melbourne Designer & Bespoke Furniture Maker Everyone Needs On Speed Dial.With a Master of Architecture under his belt, Melbourne designer and furniture maker Josh Carmody’s success stems from his broad design experience and hands-on approach. When we first met him in 2010—our first interview ever!—he was...
Dream Weaver: A Spanish-style Casita in Darlinghurst by YSG Studio.Perhaps it was the pandemic-induced isolation, or their newly minted status as empty nesters, but when one Sydney couple acquired a penthouse overlooking Rushcutters Bay, they were mainly enthusiastic about one thing—dialling up the...
