Best of Australian Architecture, Interiors & Design | 2023 Archive.While we take some time on our annual editorial break, we're giving you the chance to explore some of our favourite articles from 2023. We kick things off by delving into the brilliance of Australian design community in our edit of over 70...
Nic Brunsdonâs 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 âgiant burrataâ, a âChinese spy balloonâ, or...
Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in Chinaâs Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Liminal Space: East Side Gallery Berlin Hotel by Grzywinski+Pons.A new hotel has opened at the heart of the East Side Gallery memorial in Berlinâs Friedrichshain neighbourhood. Honouring the place's history, Grzywinski+Pons conceived the hotel and its multipurpose public domain as a liminal spaceâa...
Water, Wine, Wood & Industry: The Rebello in Porto by Metro Urbe and Quiet Studios.The Rebello, a five-star hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia (a ten minute drive from Porto), spread across four 19th-century industrial buildings with panoramic vistas of Porto. The work of architects Metro Urbe and interior design studio Quiet...
Folklore Meets Contemporary: Verbena Lounge by HANGHAR and Estudio DIIR.Hanghar collaborated with Estudio DIIR on the Guest Lounge at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. The two local practices blended Spanish folklore with the contemporary in a bold installation. With a large red marquee overhead, the...
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Design a Berlin Bank as a Community Living Room.A bank isnât the first thing you would expect to see with a cutting edge new design. Youâd more likely be expect it to be closing downâlike that one down the road from you. Yet Ester Bruzkus Architekten have done just that,...
Intricate Tapestry of Terracotta & Ceramics: Gallery House in West Bengal by Abin Design Studio.Embracing materiality from the inside out, Gallery House seamlessly balances contemporary construction with the townâs historic fabric. Taking cues from Bengalâs prevalent terracotta temples, Abin Design Studio sourced the terracotta...
Geometry of a Match: Clay Court Club by Cristina Celestino.With Clay Court Club, Cristina Celestino continues her research into several iconic yet hidden locations across the city of Milan. The project, which began in 2018 with Tram Corallo, Caffè Concerto Cucchi in 2019 and most recently...
