Autumn House in Melbourne by Studio Bright.This extension to a Victorian terrace with a 1980’s renovation by architect Mick Jörgensen and a mature elm tree in the backyard, adds a careful new layer stitched into and around existing constraints. The sensitive and nuanced design...
St Kilda Apartment Renovation by Bower Architecture & Interiors.When Bower’s long-time client came to them with a two-level apartment in St Kilda, she had a very clear vision. “It wasn’t a place for architectural flourishes and statement materials,” she explained. “It needed pared back...
Gatwick Private Hotel by Kosloff Architecture.Set within Gatwick Hotel in St Kilda, this flexible home cum short-stay studio celebrates the colourful history of the building originally designed by Harry Raymond Johnson. As a design opportunity that also poses a question on what it...
Winter Wanderers Collection by RJ Living.With winter in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere, RJ Living has released a new collection embracing these cooler months with four striking interpretations of winter. Designed in-house in Melbourne, the range sets out to redefine our...
Matthews House by Kennedy Nolan.A robust face-lift to a beloved home, Kennedy Nolan’s Matthews House is a thoughtful tribute to the mid-century modern era. This remarkable project proves it’s not all about giving the house a completely new identity, but carrying its...
Northside House in Clifton Hill by Wellard Architects.In partnership with Brickworks, we explore Northside House, a sensitive renovation to a Federation era home by Wellard Architects. The extension celebrates the history of the existing brick building while interpreting it in a new way. The...
Stable & Cart House by Clare Cousins Architects.This arresting home by Clare Cousins Architects is an exercise in masterful balance and skin-deep beauty where the existing heritage envelope confidently maintains its unique character, despite the bold new architectural insertions. The...
Breathe Architecture’s Sustainable Distillery for Four Pillars Gin in Melbourne.Melbourne-based architecture studio Breathe joined forces with cult Australian Gin purveyors Four Pillars to deliver a new carbon neutral distillery in the Yarra Valley. Dubbed Four Pillars 2.0, the project is entirely carbon-neutral—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...