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Set to be built in New York, the unconventional skyscraper by Adjaye Associates could be the second tallest building in the city. Led by Sir David Adjaye, the practice has designed the project for a 1.2-acre vacant plot of land in Manhattan and is being backed by the Peebles Corporation, the McKissack Group, Exact Capital and Steven Witkoff. […]
One of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran is set to showcase his exhibition The Guardians at Sydney Sullivan+Strumpf across four exciting weeks. Opening October 14, Nithiyendran’s major solo exhibition will feature creative references to his diverse global influences and gestures to broad histories related to sculptural and ritualistic icons designed to protect […]
Beloved television series Restoration Australia returns to our screens with a fresh face to help bring decaying Heritage homes back to life. Filming across Australia, history buff architect Professor Anthony Burke will uncover seven incredible stories as home owners embark on heroic journeys to save them from ruin. But with most renovations, especially on Heritage […]
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Cult Scandinavian brand Acne Studios has worked with local practice H&E Architects to execute its latest retail offering in Sydney. Building on an existing partnership, H&E was the executive architect on the project, working with Acne Studios’ in-house design team to bring the brand’s minimalist aesthetic to life. Designed as a site-specific response, the L-shaped […]
The physical result of design talent, solid collaboration and a touch of kismet, the Shadow house is a successful project in all senses – achieving beauty, preservation of Heritage, and resulting in a home that moulds snugly to the clients' lives.
Woods Bagot has transformed the iconic Palace Hotel into its new Perth Studio, delivering an agile workplace for the 70-person strong team. Positioned on the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street in the Perth CBD, the new studio fitout enables a highly flexible work environment which supports new modes of work, with wireless mobile technology and no allocated seating for staff, offering freedom of movement and choice.
Extraordinarily grand, yet entirely a home, there is a sublime kind of majesty to the simplicity of this SJB interior. Yet, of course, this is an illusion of scale materiality and an almost fetishist approach to detail. There is also a familiarity of personality rarely explored with such care.
Evoking a journey of renewal, Roji is a boutique salon by Craig Tan Architects that integrates into Hotel Hotel at the NewActon Nishi Development, Canberra.
"The palette, along with the curves of the space – banquette seating, curved booth seats and floor to ceiling glass walls – is my favourite element of the project." Amy Mcleod of TomMarkHenry and Lauren Cohen from Altis Architecture discuss their newly-opened 'social space', Made by the Hill, located in Western Sydney.
Gray Puksand has designed a 207-place childcare centre for Goodstart Early Learning in Adelaide Street, Brisbane. In this unique CBD location, Gray Puksand’s team has achieved outstanding results within difficult parameters. Goodstart, as an experienced childcare provider, had a long list of requirements for their latest centre. When the opportunity arose to secure an entire […]
An office fitout designed with around the theme of 17th century pirate John Bridgeman features unique features including an invisible door that takes guests from reception to back of house with the push of a hidden button.
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Local South Australian manufacturer Workspace Commercial Furniture are excited about this month's Laminex DIA awards, following the success of their in-house designed and manufactured Olea range at the awards in 2015.
When it comes to Australians doing well overseas, mainstream thinking seems to stop at the mega-stardom of Marc Newson. The global product design sector is, however, alive with a swathe of Australian designers – as Gillian Serisier writes for inside.
"I respect nature and never try to imitate it in my work, I believe we are human and all we can do is show nature the respect it deserves," says Joost Bakker. The influential sustainable designer discusses the limitless potential of biophilic design and shares his latest project, a new vertical garden system for Schiavello.
Developed by Bree Leech and Heather Nette King in collaboration with Andrea Lucena-Orr from Dulux, ‘Antidote: A Colour Cure’ includes four tactile palettes which provide a visual remedy to the sensory disconnect of our tech-heavy lifestyles.
From the earliest days textiles have held a special place in the hearts and hands of artisans and consumers. Fabrics can evoke memories by touch, inspire design by texture and pattern, and create warmth and interest within a project, as Jan Henderson writes for inside.
“Our business is not just about rugs and carpets on the floor, it's about design edge. It's about uniqueness," says Designer Rugs' managing director, Yosi Tal.
Designed by Fattorini + Rizzini for Falper, Edge is a timeless basin vanity that combines clean lines with highly sophisticated craftsmanship, resulting in a piece that is presented entirely in glass.
Continuing the brand's active involvement with all fields of design, COS collaborated with local design pair Daniel Emma to create a three part installation inspired by the timeless COS white shirt.
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