New Furniture Collections by Melbourne-Based Brand Dowel Jones.Melbourne brand Dowel Jones shot their new collections within a grand 19th century restored church hall in Fitzroy. Bold coloured panels contrast the stark, whitewashed interior, historic vaulted arches and column details. Part of the...
Abstract Portrait Paintings by Joseph Lee.By manipulating everyday faces and recognizable objects through segmented brush strokes, LA-based actor and artist Joseph Lee examines the dichotomy between external realities and the inner workings of one’s mind. Even though no...
L’Arlatan Hotel in Arles, France With Interiors by Artist Jorge Pardo.L’Arlatan is an eclectic hotel in the pretty, unassuming little town of Arles in the South of France, with design led by Mexico-based Cuban artist Jorge Pardo overseen by Swiss patron of the arts Maja Hoffmann. Jorge Pardo has...
Oil Plastic Sculptures by Stefan Gross.Artist Stefan Gross creates sculptures from his unique ‘oil plastic’ material, made from dying recycled industrial thermoplastic with classic oil paints, creating a translucent substance that behaves like glass at room temperature,...
Electroplated Furniture Collection by Shanghai-based Studio Buzao.Emerging Chinese brand Studio Buzao has a penchant for eye-catching materials, with prior collections revolving around the likes of dyed marble and volcanic lava stone. The latest collection 'Hot' comprises furniture made entirely of...
The Urban Dentist in Berlin by Studio Karhard.Rather than dread your next dental check-up, Studio Karhad wanted to imbue the excitement and stimulation of a night out with a visit to The Urban Dentist in central Berlin, using colour and texture over the sterile white surfaces often...
Interview: Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan.Revered Melbourne-based architecture practice Kennedy Nolan are no strangers to our pages. Established in 1999 by Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy, the much-loved local architects celebrate 20 years in business this year (ummm – wow!),...
Ramona Amsterdam by Studio Modijefsky.Set on the corner of a quiet canal street and main thoroughfare De Clerqstraat in Amsterdam, Studio Modijefsky designed the vibrant interiors of Ramona with an air of rebellion. The interior references the traditional décor of local...
Setsugekka Japanese Restaurant in Shanghai, China by Sun Tianwen of Shanghai Hip-Pop.Set in an early 20th-century building, aspects of traditional Japanese culture imbue Setsugekka restaurant through a contemporary lense, with seemingly disparate tones and materials working to create a punchy yet harmonious space. The...
