Major Laze: Diplo’s Brutalist Jamaican Retreat ‘Pompey’.Diplo's Jamaican retreat Pompey celebrates brutalist architecture's evolution, where concrete transforms into an airy canvas against the jungle backdrop. The expansive estate merges art, nature, and sustainable living, featuring works by...
Waterfrom Design Breaks the Grid in the Taipei HQ for Vacanza.When Vacanza Accessory needed a new office space in Taipei, Waterfrom Design responded with an avantgarde approach. Breaking free from traditional grid layouts, this workplace features winding pathways and 45-degree angles that transform...
Egypt Meets Denmark in Melbourne: Mo Jacobsen by YSG Studio.This renovation is a love story of sorts—not just between the homeowners, but between two distinct design philosophies. The owners, an Egyptian-Australian with a penchant for pattern and colour, and a Danish minimalist, found common...
A Little Taste (get it?) of Australia’s Most Beautiful Hospitality Interiors.From otherworldly bars to intimate restaurants and regional gems, this year's selection of Australia's most beautifully designed hospitality venues reflects the industry's resilience and creativity. The Eat Drink Design Awards jury notes...
Classical to Cubist: OSC Boutique by Xframe Studio.Tucked away on an ordinary street in Xiong An is a masterpiece, waiting to be unfurled. The composition is clear from the outset, with the linear framework of the facade setting the spatial intent in stone. OSC boutique is a retail space,...
Living in Colour: La Moraleja Residence in Madrid by Plutarco.La Moraleja residence is proof that with vision, talent, and a dash of daring, you can teach an old house new tricks. Plutarco has created a home that's not just lived in, but lived for. It's modern, it's respectful of its roots, and it's...
Modernist Maritime Magic: Duo Centre in Krakow by Paradowski Studio.A common lobby of a residential building, Duo Centre in Krakow is part modernist marvel, part nautical nook, and 100% pure design genius. This project perfectly embodies Paradowski Studio's design philosophy of time-traveling design...
Australia’s Most Exceptional Homes Revealed at Houses Awards 2024.What's clear from this year's Houses Awards winners is that Australian architects are pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to create a home. They're proving that good design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about creating...
Light On Tap: Modus Brewery in Newcastle by Prevalent.It's not often that the word 'tranquil' comes to mind when describing a brewery, yet for this reimagined post-war shed in Newcastle, Prevalent managed to achieve an elusive sense of serenity. Centred around the need of the user and driven...
