Nonchalant Sophistication: Johnson Partners HQ by YSG Studio.Inspired by Ken Adams’ James Bond set designs—including Scaramanga’s island lair carved into rocky outcrops and the whiskey noir sophistication of Goldfinger’s Rumpus Room—sculpted depths of saturated drama befit this new Sydney...
A Brownstone-Turned-Beach House in Sydney’s Camp Cove by Tobias Partners.When architect and art aficionado Nick Tobias was scouting for homes for his family, he never thought he'd settle on the dark brick 70s build, much less buy it at auction. "But it was on a nice corner plot, had only one neighbour to the...
Nostalgic Tones: Brunswick House by Placement.Through the thought-provoking brief, Placement beckons the smaller details to play a crucial role— delivering poetic impact that leaves a lasting impression. A design that welcomes new changes, Brunswick House is an excellent challenger...
Hope, Love & Care: Blackwattle House in Sydney by Allied Office.The best things in life are often unexpected, as Telly Theodore and Andrew Macdonald can vouch. The life and business partners behind Sydney architecture studio Allied Office were travelling through Sri Lanka and had set their hearts on...
Future of Living for Gen Z and Millennials.Where master planning is constantly pinched and moulded to accommodate growing population changes, Urtzi Grau and Guillermo Fernandez-Abascal implore different thinking for utilising existing resources. Selecting four residential...
Best of Commercial, Retail & Workplace Interiors | 2021 Archive.Sexy-as-hell commercial interiors are our jam, be it retail, workplace or hybrids of both and beyond. Our best-of selection from 2021 touches on design showrooms; fashion stores; lifestyle, beauty and food retail, as well as boutique to...
Prince Public Bar and Little Prince Wine by IF Architecture.Once packed with dark and cluttered features, Prince Public Bar is now a jazzy space that reflects on its historical glory. Hidden art deco features mingle with a classy monochromatic interior by IF Architecture, who have with their design...
Sundial Apartment: Paris Duplex Renovation by Manuelle Gautrand.This colourful renovation makes the home feel more like a sunny vacation, with Manuelle Gautrand taking an architectural approach to sculpting the interior. The flow of natural light is maximise via double-height windows and a glass-roofed...
Built Around a Tree: The Greenary in Parma by Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota.Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota-designed Greenary residence in Parma, Italy for the CEO of Mutti focuses on intertwining nature and living together in a home. Seven terraces spiral around a sixty-year-old ficus tree lovingly encased by a large...