Usfin Atelier: Genderless Hair Salon in St Peters by George Livissianis.George Livissianis – the interior architect responsible for a smattering of Sydney’s most arresting spaces – has turned his design magic on an inner-west hair salon. Usfin Atelier is pitched as a genderless salon, and with its...
The Collectionist Hotel Opens in Sydney’s Camperdown.With The Collectionist Hotel in Sydney, The World is Round, Amber Road, Willis Sheargold and Pattern Studio's collective challenge was to create a greater sense of quality that would exceed the budget’s potential and client’s...
Early 20thCentury Home in Belgium Transformed by Pierre Yovanovitch.This extraordinary 1900’s Belgian residence has undergone many different incarnations. It was originally built for an aristocrat. Half a decade later it was carved up into uninspiring offices. Most recently it has become a beloved,...
Interview: Sydney-Based Architect Brad Swartz.Chances are, you’ve probably seen his work over the last couple of years, even though you may not necessarily be familiar with his name. Brad Swartz established his eponymous architecture practice in late 2015, following the completion...
Alysi Store in Milan by Studiopepe.Studiopepe have designed a sophisticated boutique for the women’s fashion label Alysi in Milan's historic Brera district, set within the walls of a 17th-century building. It’s not often the ceiling detail that grabs you first in...
Été Restaurant in Barangaroo, Sydney by Foolscap Studio.Été interior references year-round seasons, with contrasting materiality defining two distinct zones within one open space—a moodier, darker Autumn & Winter setting at the rear of the dining room, while the brighter Spring & Summer...
Villa Borsani: Osvaldo Borsani’s Architectural Jewel in Veredo, Italy.One of the top-billed spectacles at Salone this year was the opening of Villa Borsani in Varedo. The home was designed and built between 1939 and 1945 by Italian design visionary, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani,...
Minimalist Apartment in Ghent, Belgium by Frederic Kielemoes.Belgian interior architect Frederic Kielemoes has made quite the name for himself designing bare-bones, minimalist interiors. There’s a standard treatment he applies to all of his projects which somewhat acts as a signature...
Bricks Decoded: From Humble Material to Sculptural Device.Over the last few decades, bricks have become art in all their wonderful simplicity, and are being seen as more than only a conventional, sturdy building material. Architects, artist and creatives from around the world have explored...