Nic Brunsdon’s Inflatable Sphere Highlights a Universal Truth of Life on Earth.A compelling ephemeral architecture firmly rooted in concept, what I loved the most about this breathing installation is how epic yet unassuming its presence was. Whether you see it as a ‘giant burrata’, a ‘Chinese spy balloon’, or...
Stories on Design: Captivating Curtains.Have you ever taken a moment to consider the power of the curtain? Far from mundane, the humble textile “structure” has the power to radically alter our perception of space and shape our architecture. From the unconventional,...
Paddington House by Retallack Thompson.Retallack Thompson has undertaken an alteration to a two-storey Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Paddington. Home to a growing family, the architects were approached to provide an additional bedroom to the current two-bedroom terrace house...
Murray Barker & Esther Stewart’s Brunswick Apartment.Australian architect Murray Barker and artist Esther Stewart have collaborated on a functional and flexible renovation of a two-bedroom 60s apartment in Brunswick. By reworking the home’s original foundations through a contemporary lens,...
Reed House in Subiaco, Western Australia by Beth George.Beth George refurbished a 1908 house in Perth's Subiaco into a contemporary home for the architect’s sister, her husband and their four daughters. Recently shortlisted for the upcoming 2020 WA Architecture Awards, this alterations and...
Lakehouse in Hyderabad, India by CollectiveProject.The Lakehouse in Hyderabad, India by CollectiveProject is set on a steep and rocky slope overlooking a lake, a private retreat offering respite from urban life. The house is elevated above ground as a lightweight steel structure, making...
Interview: Aaron Roberts & Kim Bridgland of Edition Office.Aaron Roberts and Kim Bridgland forged a shared perspective on social issues and interests as pertaining to the architecture industry, first as Masters students and later as co-workers. Realising their aligned intentions led the pair to...
Three Piece House in Newcastle, Australia by TRIAS.Modesty and sustainability are at the fore of Three Piece House, with Sydney-based architecture studio Trias arranging two main living ‘pavilions’ and a studio around two courtyards. Design decisions were made in the spirit of “less...
Locura Bar in Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.I’m thrilled to share an exclusive first look at Pattern Studio's recently completed project in their hometown of Byron Bay – a true labour of love that was delivered on a modest budget, consuming the design duo with all project...
