Nostalgia Reinvented: Milkbar House by Kennedy Nolan.A traditional ‘milk bar’ conjures up a vintage montage of bike rides down the brown-tinted lens of summer suburbia, with pink blue chromatic tinsels flying around the handlebars as we veer to the local milk bar for a smoothie or ice...
Studio Y Transform an Old Cigarette Factory into a Melbourne Beer hall.With a focus on sustainability, Studio Y has transformed an old cigarette factory in Melbourne’s outer suburban industrial and residential area into a beer hall and event space. Minimal finishes create a contemporary industrial feel...
The Fantales Kitchen by YSG Studio for Laminex.Inspired by the rich, warm tones of afternoon golden hour, Yasmine Saleh Ghoniem of YSG Studio has created a vibrant, warm kitchen and living space featuring shades of terracotta, deep purples and subtly washed pinks from Laminex’s new...
Pyramids of Flinders: Bellows House by Architects EAT.Albert Mo wanted a permanent house anchored in the sand from the outset, unlike the predictable light-weight beach vernacular. “More like a bunker than a shack,” he says, setting out to design a building that spoke of its location and...
Poodle Bar and Bistro in Melbourne by Bergman & Co.Nestled in a row of Victorian terraces in Melbourne’s South Fitzroy, Poodle Bar and Bistro places patrons at the centre of a modern interpretation of ‘chiaroscuro’. Bergman & Co have created a scheme that melds together the essence...
Malvern Garden House by Taylor Knights.Malvern Garden House by Taylor Knights is a joyous celebration of landscape, history and modernity. Nestled within a hilly and verdant Melbourne suburban pocket, the home has been lovingly renovated to nurture a young family, as well as...
Hazel Restaurant in Melbourne by The Stella Collective.How good does it feel eating great food in an uncomplicated, understated space? In the world full of overdesigned interiors, opening a killer restaurant that's deliberately relaxed and a bit 'undone' feels like a pretty brave move these...
Bricks Decoded: Knockout Brick Houses.In our ongoing content partnership with Brickworks, we explore the beauty, versatility and possibilities of Bricks in its many applications, from art, design, interiors and architecture via some of the most radical projects and ideas both...
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment Refurbishment by Rob Kennon Architects.Gone are the remnants of the former Foy & Gibson Department store in Collingwood. Instead, Rob Kennon Architects have created a sophisticated apartment in its place, breathing new life into the former warehouse shell. The apartment unfolds...