A Slice of Heaven From a Slice of History: Buon Gusto Studios by Studio Shand.The design team did their homework, and the level of rigour applied to analysing the existing building and understanding the community led to a space that appears as if it had always been there. The new interiors instil a sense of memory...
Designing Tranquillity: How Studio Traces Brought Traditional Bathing to Perth CBD.The dream team behind the steam, Studio Traces has transformed traditional bathing practices into a contemporary wellness haven at Ember Bath House in Perth's CBD. This project demonstrates how thoughtful design can help create...
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...
Red Hill House and Studio by Zuzana & Nicholas.What sets this house apart is its clever use of space. Instead of going for the typical open-plan layout, the architect-owners preserved the intimate scale of the existing rooms, adding strategic openings for connection and supervision....
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...
Blurred Edges: Aru House in Newcastle by Curious Practice.Named after the Awabakal word for insect, Aru House places value on reuse and repair. This relatively modest home punches well above its budget and scale while contributing to the surrounding neighbourhood. It speaks to the power of...
Call for Entries: NSW Housing Pattern Book International Design Competition.Global call for entries! The NSW Government's Housing Pattern Book Design Competition seeks solutions for terrace houses and mid-rise apartments that address Sydney's housing affordability crisis. Architects and students globally are...
A Heritage Home for Modern Living: Courtyard House by Atelier M.Designed by Sydney architect Miriam Green of Atelier M, Courtyard House is a transformation of a Heritage listed Federation Queen Anne style home. The project brief was clear: to enhance the connection between the house and its garden,...
Articolo’s Rolo Lighting Collection Unites Glamour, Elegance and Modernist Forms.Articolo introduces the Rolo lighting collection, a fusion of glamour, modernist form, and timeless elegance, particularly 1980s Milanese design. The forms are bold, fluid, and geometric, creating a timeless and simplistic beauty. The...
