Casa Olivar by Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo.

  Rescued from a ruined state and a turbulent past, Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo bring new life to this once-derelict apartment in the heart of Madrid. Adding layers, rewriting history, and generating new memories, the duo draws attention to natural light, local craft, and materials, in creating their warm and minimalist home. Located in […]

Bohemian spirit infused in art-filled St Kilda apartment reno

“Moving from a sprawling modernist house to an apartment would normally be a difficult adjustment, but after a substantial cull, it was a surprisingly smooth transition,” says Kate Cowen of her charming beachfront mansion apartment that’s located inside an historic 1861 St Kilda building. Lounge room Kate made the decision to downsize due to the […]

A modern interpretation of the Arts & Craft movement in London

Inspired by the classic Arts & Crafts style homes in the surrounding neighbourhood, this unique North London home is full of drama from the street. It features a triple height entrance hall and six-metre-tall angular windows that provide a theatrical connection between inside and out. Designed by Robert Hirschfield Architects, the home is a modern […]

Architect’s Brisbane home unique take on traditional Queenslander

Inspired by the features of a typical Queenslander, this family home flips the tradition. While most Queenslander homes are weatherboard with battens underneath, this Brisbane abode sports the complete opposite. “The house has battens on the upper level to protect the home from the sun and provide extra privacy, whilst the weatherboard lower level now […]

A blend of old and new influences transform Edwardian-era home

Pop Architecture worked alongside Beatrix Rowe Interior Design to carefully transform the extension and renovation of South Yarra House. This spectacular renovation combines the original Edwardian-era features with striking contemporary design and materials that work together to maximise natural light. Located in the same-named area in Melbourne’s south, South Yarra House showcases how embracing simplicity […]

My Plans and Picks for Our Basement Kitchenette Project

See the plans and layout for our basement kitchenette! Who decides to start building a small kitchen from scratch during the busiest time of year, right before the holidays?  THIS GIRL.  Because I often sit on large projects for months as I research and decide on finishes…once I’m ready, I’m READY.  I’ve transformed a lot […]

And Just Like That, I Considered Repainting Our Kitchen

For a good while there I debated about incorporating dark neutral kitchen cabinets into our own kitchen renovation. I ultimately decided to go light(er) and bright(er), simply due to the size of our kitchen (aka: it’s not very big). And I know it was a good move. Said kitchen cabinets were actually delivered late last […]