Fiona Lynch Collaborates with Sculptor Michael Gittings for Pembroke Bar & Kitchen in Melbourne.The interior by Fiona Lynch balances robust and refined elements to deliver an inviting tone that speaks of informal gatherings and stories told around the fireplace or veranda of the...
Locura Bar in Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.I’m thrilled to share an exclusive first look at Pattern Studio's recently completed project in their hometown of Byron Bay – a true labour of love that was delivered on a modest budget, consuming the design duo with all project...
Unpacking Nic Graham’s Design Approach for W Brisbane.We caught up with Australia’s leading hotel designer – Nic Graham, about one of his latest projects – the highly-anticipated W Brisbane which opened earlier this year. As the first five-star hotel to arrive in Brisbane CBD in 20...
Polycarbonate Neverland: Aranya Kids Restaurant by Wutopia Lab in Qinhuangdao, China.It seems kids aren’t quite as ‘un-cool’ as we previously thought. Turns out they’re not so crazy over primary colours and cartoon characters after all. Taking these new learnings on board, Shanghai-based architecture practice...
First Look at Gabriel Cafe in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Flack Studio.Flack Studio’s ‘flackification’ of the Fitzroy institution fluently combines the elements of the surprising and the familiar. “Gabriel is ingrained with a rich history. Within its fabric are many wonderful moments, meals,...
17thC Palazzo Transformed by Jean Nouvel into The Rooms of Rome Luxury Accommodation.It’s not often we get to see luxury accommodation served up with this much personality and flair, especially when the by-line reads as who’s who in the zoo – Alda Fendi of the famous Roman fashion dynasty FENDI, the renowned French...
The Alex Hotel Dublin Opens After a Refurbishment by 21SPACES.Originally built in 1990, the cultural and historical aspects of this former industrial area informed the design and detailing throughout The Alex Hotel...
‘Naim’ Middle Eastern Cafe in Brisbane by The Stella Collective.At just 55 square meters, Naim is conceived as a compact expression of Stella’s enormous love for Syria. It is an interior tinged with nostalgia and...
RYU Japanese Restaurant by Ménard Dworkind in Montreal, Canada.Montreal-based architecture & design studio Ménard Dworkind employed a contemporary design approach underpinned with a Japanese sensibility for the design of Ryù restaurant. The duo prioritised hand-worked natural materials that would...
