Author: Online Editor
Woods Bagotā€™s Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport exemplifies design of the highest esteem. It is no surprise the firm has been shortlisted for Designer of the Year in this yearā€™s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
In contrast with ubiquitous high-shine accessories, shine-free fixtures and finishes exude a subtle tactility and pared back luxury ā€“ particularly in wet areas; where glazed porcelain, mirrors and polished chrome have long been the standard.
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) recognised 14 of the country's most inspired landscape projects, including HASSELL's urban design for Medibank Place, and City of Melbourne's imaginative Return to Royal Park.
Melbourneā€™s former planning minister Matthew Guy ā€“ aptly dubbed 'Mr Skyscraper' ā€“ approved some debatable planning decisions for the city. Regrettably however, issues stemming from the development of poorly planned high-rises are an Australia-wide concern.
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