Lune Croissanterie in Armadale by Ewert Leaf.More akin to a gallery typology rather than a traditional bakery, Ewert Leaf have designed the latest outpost of Lune Croissanterie in Armadale, Melbourne. Lune’s iconic palette was reengineered into a unique synergy of stainless steel,...
A Contemporary Agrarian Vision: Juno Eatery by Ritz & Ghougassian.Ritz & Ghougassian’s concept for Juno is based on the agrarian vision, expanded into a timeless, minimal and rustic interior. The overall layout is dictated by fibreglass grids held together with timber frames for a softening effect...
An Artistic Reverence: Henne Boutique in Melbourne by Brahman Perera.With an artistic reverence that is quickly becoming his signature, Brahman Perera has thoughtfully designed the first boutique for Australian fashion house Henne. Located in Melbourne’s leafy Greville Street, the concept-driven interior...
Moonhouse Restaurant in Balaclava by Ewert Leaf.At Moonhouse, a new Chinese restaurant, bar and private dining venue in Balaclava, Ewert Leaf explores the transience of place and time. Looking to both the Art Deco movement in 1920s Shanghai as well as modern Chinese architecture,...
A Periscope: Compact Melbourne Home Extension by Architecture architecture.There’s a particular joy derived from designing a small house well. This seems to be especially true for Architecture architecture, Melbourne-based practice with a reputation for inventive spatial solutions that thrives on the challenge....
A Peaceful Refuge: Courtyard House by Ha Architecture.Distilled down to its most earnest and functional construction, Courtyard House by Ha Architecture benefits from the clients’ investment in design for longevity. Reflecting their travel history and personal philosophy, the house is a...
Autumn House in Melbourne by Studio Bright.This extension to a Victorian terrace with a 1980’s renovation by architect Mick Jörgensen and a mature elm tree in the backyard, adds a careful new layer stitched into and around existing constraints. The sensitive and nuanced design...
St Kilda Apartment Renovation by Bower Architecture & Interiors.When Bower’s long-time client came to them with a two-level apartment in St Kilda, she had a very clear vision. “It wasn’t a place for architectural flourishes and statement materials,” she explained. “It needed pared back...
Gatwick Private Hotel by Kosloff Architecture.Set within Gatwick Hotel in St Kilda, this flexible home cum short-stay studio celebrates the colourful history of the building originally designed by Harry Raymond Johnson. As a design opportunity that also poses a question on what it...
