With its Curtain House project, Apparte Studio transformed a cramped, dark and damp Victorian cottage into a light-filled, flowing and uplifting home, which still references some original features of the house. The project is unique in that the architect was also its builder and joiner, which provided the opportunity to test out ambitious ideas and […]
After moving back to Melbourne from Singapore – where she’s been based for the last 10 years – we catch up with HASSELL principal of interior design Natalie Louey to find out how the country girl from WarrnamboolĀ has built a globetrotting career in interior design that, among other things, has involved designing a penthouse apartment […]
Architecture is an industry that, like many others, is at a crossroads with rapid technological advancements. Consumers now expect buildings to do more than ever including providing climate control, and increased access to natural light and ventilation. These heightened expectations and advancements in technology have pushed us into the realm of increased architectural experimentation. This […]
Architects Glenn Murcutt and Wendy Lewin are designing a tough new building for a nationally and internationally significant cultural tourism project that is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of treasures from Australia’s opal fields. Planned for a 3.1-hectare site on the famous 3 Mile opal field at Lightning Ridge, the new Australian Opal […]