Above: Gull House by Harley Graham Architects, photo by David Taylor.

With the weather warming up and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to grab all your essential summer reading – including MEZZANINE #06, the 2017 Summer Special Road Trip Edition.

Taking the focus away from the capital cities, the latest edition of the magazine shines a light on regional design and architecture all along Australia’s coast.

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This issue includes:

– A look at the Architects Outback program by Mudgee-based Cameron Anderson,

– three Australian designers with an international outlook who live in regions between Tasmania and the north of Queensland,

– ‘from flame zones to farm houses’ – how Australian architects respond to the land,

– an exploration of how architects are creating multipurpose destinations with rural diversity and local business,

– a journey through the ideas behind a range of weekenders where size doesn’t always matter,

– a tour through the award-winning Gull House in Byron Bay by Harley Graham,

– a look at how Australian wool has become an international icon in furniture design,

– stroll through the gardens of Australia’s leading wineries, which are brought to life by award-winning sculptures,

– be inspired by the way architects are responding to the climate using age-old techniques,

– Tim Ross, the guy behind TV’s Streets of your Town, shows you what he packs for an authentic road trip,

– Tasmanian Simon Ancher explains the inspiration behind his iconic furniture design, and

– MEZZANINE’s guide to fitting out every room of your house with project snapshots.

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