A Moment of Zen: Grove House by Clayton Orszaczky.A yearning for the past and excitement for the future manifests a lovely outcome in Clayton Orszaczky’s Grove House in Sydney’s Woollahra. The building was once attached with a questionable extension that functioned much like a...
A Coastal Sensibility: Rosa by Pattern Studio.Designed by Pattern Studio, Rosa is the latest addition to Sydney’s Northern Beaches restaurant scene. Evoking feelings and memories of much-loved meals, destinations and atmospheres from warm climate coastal regions across the globe,...
Aesop Collins Street by Clare Cousins Architects.Created in tandem with Clare Cousins Architects, the design of Aesop’s second Collins Street incarnation draws on qualities of civic architecture. Inspired by the nearby State Library of Victoria, the store is a compendium of classical...
A Playful Touch: Light Years Asian Diner in Byron Bay by Studio Plenty.Byron Bay’s beloved Light Years Asian Diner has received an update by the boutique local practice Studio Plenty. Working in tandem with Sarah Ellison, the studio explored tonality and texture to capture the playful personality of the...
Uncovering & Layering: Melbourne Warehouse Apartment Renovation by SSdH.When approached to renovate this Melbourne warehouse apartment, SSdH were faced with an interior that had completely suppressed the history of the building. The strategy became one of stripping back to discover the shell, and being...
A Space of Curiosity: Stable Project by Studio Manifold.Not wanting to pigeonhole the space into a specific era, Studio Manifold selected fittings, vintage lights, hardware and finishes from an eclectic mix of eras for Aussie brand Stable’s new boutique in Melbourne’s Albert Park. The...
A Mindful Retreat: Pokolbin House by Lot 1 Design and Matthew Woodward Architecture.A trifecta of interconnected pavilions, Pokolbin House balances the demands of a working estate in one of Australia's most established wine regions with the refined ease of a country retreat for a Sydney family. A nod to the principles of...
La Lune in East Fremantle by Rezen Studio.Inspired by the neighbourhood bistros of Paris’ Saint Germain, New York’s Nolita, and historic railway stations, La Lune in East Fremantle draws on an eclectic design language and decorative touches. The rich materials palette features...
Four Elements Collide: Yugen Dining by Architects EAT.Designed over three long yet rewarding years, this Melbourne restaurant by Architects EAT encapsulates a harmonious relationship between the four elements—earth, fire, wind and water. There are small details depicting the earth's central...
