Bringing in influences of Japanese Zen, homeowner and architect Renjie Teoh rejigged this 1920s Regency-style Heritage apartment into an uber-functional space, all on a shoestring budget. Proving that a clever floor plan and sensitive approach can result in a comfortable and thoughtful home, Teoh’s apartment in Sydney’s Rosebank also brings in plenty of personality, but […]
Melbourne’s iconic Rooftop Bar & Cinema has been reinvigorated following a major redevelopment by Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Technē was tasked with breathing new life into the renowned Melbourne venue, elevating its design quality to cater to a more discerning, sophisticated audience. The architectural response is now a cohesive, crowning fixture for Curtin House, […]
A large-scale, temporary retail and recreation facility at Sydney’s Macquarie University has taken the ‘pop up’ ethic to a new level. Designed to provide a makeshift replacement while infrastructure is redeveloped, the pop up known as Campus Common comprises 60 modified containers and houses areas for food service, bars, food storage, as well as plant […]
Alexandra Buchanan is the founder and director of Alexandra Buchanan Architecture (ABA), a boutique studio based in Brisbane, whose residential projects are dotted all along the eastern seaboard. 1. Favourite item in your own home I have a beautiful Sri Lankan planter’s chair that I love! My husband bought it for me for Christmas one […]