"[The inspiration behind the venue was] capturing the essence of old school hospitality inspired by the original city coffee houses of the 1920s. Overlaid materiality creates a sensory journey, where all elements are bespoke and created using craft-like technics which have largely disappeared from contemporary building and design." Following the success of The Grounds of Alexandria, owners Ramzey Choker and Jack Hanna have opened up another venue – The Grounds of the City. Caroline Choker and Vince Alafaci of Acme and Co., who is behind the new venue's design, discuss the project.
The Working Capitol’s new site, designed by HASSELL, aims to turn the cubicle "inside out" with a number of inspiring spaces for any type of working style.
Every week in our Q&ADR column, ADR interviews an architect, designer, object maker or industry person about who they are beyond the work – their life, inspiration, challenges and aspirations. This week we meet Maria Correia, who has recently been appointed interior design director at Gray Puksand’s Brisbane office. Correia shares her inspiration, from artists […]
Every week in our Q&ADR column, ADR interviews an architect, designer, object maker or industry person about who they are beyond the work – their life, inspiration, challenges and aspirations. This week we talk with Ed Glenn, principal and director at Powell & Glenn, about his early attempts at model making, the changing expectations of […]