Far From Ordinary: Baker Bleu Double Bay by IF Architecture.IF Architecture designs a far from ordinary store for Baker Bleu in Double Bay, elevating the experience to its artisanal roots. The space reflects the authenticity and quality of the product, using materials and gestures that feel...
An Icon Reimagined: ‘Temple of Boom’ Architecture Commission Unveiled at NGV International.Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission for 2022, an annual series that invites Australian architects to create a work of site-specific, ephemeral architecture for the NGV Garden. This year's project is an evocative reimagining...
Still Life Drama: Puffalo and Fable baroque by Ross Didier.Ross Didier goes baroque for his latest photoshoot, channelling the ornate Still Life paintings of the 1600s. Celebrating two of Melbourne designer's most iconic collections—the Puffalo and Fable—the stylised exercise sought to bring...
Relinque Urban Retreat in Melbourne by Studio Tate.Merging day spa, spinal clinic, pilates and yoga studios, Relinque Urban Retreat by Studio Tate is a holistic, inclusive wellness space in Melbourne’s north-east, anchored by intelligent planning and layered materials. The skilful...
Simplifying & Restoring: The Cambium by Carr.With a focus on simplifying rather than adding, restoring rather than replacing, Carr’s design approach for The Cambium, a business retreat set on a four-acre property in Mornington Peninsula, celebrates the existing. The resulting...
Shrine Apartment in Melbourne by Studio Edwards.For this compact 55-square-metre apartment remodel, Studio Edwards creates a series of interconnecting living spaces anchored around views of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance and the Botanic Gardens opposite. Contrast is created between...
11-11-11: A Triptych of Films Presented by Christopher Boots, Directed by John Tsiavis.Coinciding with its 11th anniversary, Christopher Boots presents 11-11-11—a triptych of films honouring the mythology of storytelling through the moving image. Conceived in collaboration with renowned cinematographer John Tsiavis, and...
Tokyo Tina Private Dining Room by Ewert Leaf.Ewert Leaf have completed Tokyo Private, an adjoining Private Dining space to the Chapel Street restaurant Tokyo Tina. The space is centred around a large communal dining table that seats 26 patrons, handcrafted from maple burl. Taking...
Practice Notes: The Ins and Outs of Marketing.The fifth and final episode of Practice Notes covers an important and oft-overlooked topic, The Ins and Outs of Marketing. With a wealth of knowledge from our panel across both smaller practices and bigger businesses, this episode looks at...
