Yatofu Creatives has transformed a rare garden apartment in downtown Shanghai into an urban refuge. The warm gallery-like space is filled with a bespoke collection of art pieces and furnishings, all made specifically for the residence in collaboration with artists and artisans. Elaborate architectural details were sidelined in favour of a minimalistic form language […]
The Victorian Architecture Awards by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) are back for 2023 with a renewed focus on sustainable architecture. The shortlist from 254 submissions won’t be announced until early May, but here’s a sneak peek at five of the gorgeous homes in the running. Glen Iris House | Photo by Sharyn Cairns Glen […]
When the pandemic hit and international travel became a no-go, people all over the world resorted to alternatives. Some lived vicariously through Instagram. Some binged K-dramas on Netflix. And yet others, as in the case of those inhabiting the old town of Yangnyeongsi in Daeguz (near Seoul), went out to get some coffee. To […]
After four years of saying “a dining nook would be great there…” South Australians Claire and Andrew Groves finally got a quote from a local cabinet maker for a built-in bench seat with storage. When the $4,000 price tag was revealed, criminologist, chronic over-achiever and wannabe carpenter Andrew decided to have a crack at it […]
The 2023 Good Friday Appeal (GFA) Home by Henley and Villawood will be sold in a no-reserve auction this Easter, with all proceeds going to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal. The RCH GFA Home Auction is one of Victoria’s most loved auction events and one of the biggest contributors to the appeal. Each year, […]
A yearning for the past and excitement for the future manifests a lovely outcome in Clayton Orszaczky’s Grove House in Sydney’s Woollahra. An initial attraction to the shared private garden at the rear of the heritage-listed house—although not to the overall house—has led to the enlisting of the architects’ help to remodel the two-storey […]
The latest renovation from Adore Home’s Loni Parker, this house was originally built in 1960 and didn’t really have much going for it before Loni got stuck in. “The whole thing was pretty much lined in asbestos sheeting. It had good bones, but just needed to be completely updated!” says Loni who has overhauled her […]
With the constantly evolving concept of and products available for sustainable homes, keeping up can be hard. If you’re thinking of starting your own green home journey, Sustainable House Day will give you access (in real life and virtually) to some great inspiration. Period Passive in NSW. Photo by Evan Maclean Photography The event has […]
Being vegan can go beyond what we eat during the day to where we rest our heads at night. Whether you are a professional designer or a home design enthusiast, Vegan Interior Design’s new online course will content your curious mind or kickstart your cruelty-free journey. The Vegan Interior Design Method promises to delve outside […]
The Milan-based studio Cara \ Davide has collaborated with creative agency Motel409 on the latest showroom for Moose Knuckles, the Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear label. Not just a pretty face, the 900-square-metre interior serves as a multifunctional recreational space designed to bring to life the rebellious spirit of the Moose Knuckles brand DNA. […]