Tamsin Johnson Brings Spanish-Hollywood Glamour to New Raes Guesthouses in Byron Bay.Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the iconic Raes on Wategos expands its legacy with ten meticulously designed suites by Tamsin Johnson. This new addition combines Spanish-Hollywood glamour with Balearic influences, offering guests an...
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...
Greek Modernism Reborn: Inside Ace Hotel’s Athens Debut.French architecture studio Ciguë has transformed a 1970s hotel into Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens, marking the brand's first Greek venture. The 120-room property weaves together Greek modernism, brutalist architecture, and coastal resort...
Hecker Guthrie’s Triumphant Return at The StandardX Melbourne.Set to bring a new level of cool to Fitzroy's already impressive scene, The StandardX debut is anything but standard. This 125-room hotel embodies The Standard's rebellious spirit while celebrating local design. From its dramatic Corten...
Beyond the Big Smoke Brilliance: 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards.Sustainability and community impact are at the forefront of the 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards shortlist. The selected projects showcase innovative approaches to environmentally conscious design, adapting to the specific needs of...
Wild Wild West (Coast): Bust’n B Ranch in California by Studio Caban and Sydney Ballesteros.Remember the 1992 Clint Eastwood movie Unforgiven? It was shot on a 480-acre ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just outside the Canadian town of Calgary. But as one particular property in California proves, it doesn’t take...
A Lasting Impression: Armesto Hotel in Madrid by Febrero Studio.Armesto Rooms is a vibrant newcomer to Madrid’s traditional landscape. Formerly a modest hostel in the 1970s, the space has undergone a remarkable renovation by Febrero Studio. Drawing back the curtain and stepping inside, the striking...
A Modernist Boudoir: Locke am Platz in Zürich by Sella Concept.Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke expands into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property, Locke am Platz. Located in Enge, London-based Sella Concept took inspiration from the city, reflecting the cultural identity of...
A Micro Hospitality Experience: Nico Sayulita Hotel in Mexico by Hybrid and Palma.Immersed in the jungle-lined coast of Sayulita, Mexico, is Nico, a micro hospitality experience designed by Hybrid and Palma. Indoor and outdoor spaces combine throughout the building in a concrete grid structure, exploring thresholds and...
