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Design has one thing in common with tales and moving pictures: it tells a story. Stepping into this narrative and being able to immerse myself in the nuances of each designer’s creative choices and emotional leanings has been a revelation. I learned that objects can be effusive, charged with a past, present and future narrative. I understood that a creative and architectural movement can tell the story of its time to those who know how to listen. I saw that design and architecture are not only the bearers of history, they are also among its creators. Back in the last century the Italian design behemoth Ettore Sottsass said that design “is a way of debating about life”. Today, that Sottsass quote is truer than ever, and is borne out and…

PRACTICE EWERT LEAFPROJECT LUNE ARMADALEPHOTOGRAPHER JACK LOVEL In Lune Armadale, nothing is behind closed doors. Restrained but inviting, this space is more of an art gallery than a pastry store. For its third brick-and-mortar iteration in Melbourne, Lune Croissanterie turned to local multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm Ewert Leaf for a look that is stripped back and alluring. Monolithic forms, negative space, brass finishes, and concrete benches frame an interior that responds to both the clientele around the area and Lune’s brand. Ewert Leaf senior interior designer Tess Carpenter studied gallery spaces and minimalist interiors to distil everything down to its essence without compromising on its function. To perfect this balance, Carpenter used virtual reality technology to communicate scale to the client, while also strengthening their emotional connection to…

“There’s a bit of a seamless blend between work and life, where you are always doing both in a way,” says Chris Stanley, of co-directing the Melbourne studio Splinter Society with his partner Asha Nicholas. “The creative process and design industry are such all-encompassing things for those who are passionate about them. That is a strength because we’re happy to just talk about them consistently, and we dragged our child through it his entire life as well, the poor thing.” As with any profession, when you have been engrossed in it for over 20 years, it can become your way of looking at the world. That’s certainly the case for Nicholas and Stanley as architects, although both have maintained independent lenses amid their entangled lives. Stanley is the self-described “chaotic”…

Subtle is the first word that comes to mind when you stumble across East End residence. After a pared-back space that removed superfluous detailing, the owners turned to Adelaide architecture and interior design studio Williams Burton Leopardi (WBL). “Our clients had newly purchased their townhouse and, while it was in a great location with unobstructed views of the Parklands, the owners felt distracted by the low ceilings and faux ornate architraves and cornice,” says WBL senior associate and interior designer Caroline Cameron. “The living room also became overwhelmed by an exposed stair, and the kitchen and primary bedroom had little functional configuration.” Lacking purpose and personality, East End residence has now been reawakened by WBL by creating realignment to its surrounds and enhancing its European details in a contemporary fashion.…

SPOTLIGHT Halliday + Baillie is introducing the new HB2050 Adjustable Roller Ball Lock. The largest of the Halliday + Baillie stand alone mortice locks, the HB2050 has been designed specifically for use on hinge and pivot doors with pull handles – rather than lever handles – and combines a fully adjustable roller ball catch with a high security deadbolt. The adjustable roller ball allows for door control even when unlocked and can be used with a dual action strike plate for swing-through doors. This smart looking lock is available in Electro Dark Bronze, Electro Medium Bronze, Electro Flat White, Electro Black Ace and Satin Chrome as standard finishes. It is suitable for timber and aluminium doors, or steel doors with an integrated lock box. And for ultimate flexibility, pull-handles and…

This year, when it comes to design, there is something in the air. Boldness, precision and edge are on the menu thanks to the 2022’s IDEA winners. There is something about aesthetic choices that graze the boundaries of what is accepted, pushing the limits of Australian design. There is a true avant-garde when it comes to textures, bias and creative choices, strengths that defy the imagination of the most discerning design aficionado. The term avant-garde has been used since the 19th century to describe people who undertake new or experimental actions, particularly in the arts and culture. Art is the precursor and revealer of trends and history. To know whether design, as an art, is fulfilling its role as initiator, one must see the surprise in the eyes of the…

PRACTICE JONATHAN RICHARDS AND KIRSTEN STANISICH FROM RICHARDS STANISICH Felix Forest and Katie Kaars Richards Stanisich represents one of Australia’s most beloved interior design and architecture partnerships. The fortunate collision of Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich occurred over two decades ago and, since then, the duo has directed SJB’s Sydney interior design department, before rebranding under their own names in 2018. Sydney-based, the newly minted design practice started strongly with an installation that was shortlisted for the 2018 Rigg Design Prize at the National Gallery of Victoria. Richards Stanisich responded to the theme of ‘Domestic Living’ by exploring tensions between complex digital innovations and earthly simplicity. It was the perfect opportunity for the pair to publicly define the vision for their future practice among esteemed peers. “We’ve always had a…

PROJECT WESLEY EDWARD EAGAR CENTREPRACTICE SCOTT CARVER Ben Guthrie The Wesley Edward Eagar Centre (WEEC) refurbishment supports the reintegration of vulnerable residents into the community by promoting dignity and well-being. Heritage conservation and interior interventions embody the centre’s core principles of ‘home’ and ‘place’ – and the Wesley Mission: “To do all the good we can because every life matters.” The comfort of and respect for guests are at the heart of the design. The considered refurbishment integrates historic built layers, such as the Heritagelisted 1847 Neoclassical Greek Revival façade and chapel interiors being conserved. The 1970s Brutalist extension and interior modifications have been reworked into a more welcoming and safe community space with the addition of a café, stage and lounge area. The WEEC refurbishment redefines the concept of…

PROJECT STABLE & CART HOUSEPRACTICE CLARE COUSINS ARCHITECTS Sharyn Cairns Paying homage to its origins, Stable & Cart house is a sensitive adaptation that converted a commercial tenancy to a home in North Melbourne. The design challenge presented a paradox – to introduce the obligatory domestic program, while preserving the warehouse scale of the interior. Its rich history, beginning as a stable and cart store designed by the late architect Harry Norris, had left indelible marks on the building fabric. Clare Cousins Architects retained the industrial patina, aged timbers and rusted corrugated roofing, while overcoming the thermal limitations of a century-old double-brick warehouse. The result is a humble interior fitout that thoughtfully engages with the imperfections and idiosyncrasies of the 1920s brick warehouse, preserving it for the future for both…

PROJECT TROYE SIVAN’S HOUSEPRACTICE FLACK STUDIO Anson Smart Troye Sivan’s house speaks with an avant-garde spirit, a duality of Heritage and contemporary design. The double-storey, Victorian-era house was originally a handball court, which held the first intercolonial handball competition in 1869. In 1960, the site was a brick factory, before another transformation in 1970 by Australian architect John Mockridge. Major structural interventions were kept to a minimum in Troye Sivan’s house. Flack Studio embraced imperfections as a means of safeguarding the soul of the home. The brief was to embody an oasis within the context of the metropolis, a place for contemplation, artistry and company. The client resonated with Los Angeles and, as such, the restoration hybridised California’s mid-century modernism with the modernism that proliferates in Australia. The addition of…

PROJECT QUEEN & COLLINSPRACTICE KERSTIN THOMPSON ARCHITECTS WITH BVN Derek Swalwell and Leo Showell Kerstin Thompson Architects was commissioned to reimagine the collection of buildings collectively known as the Gothic Bank Complex on the corner of Queen & Collins Streets in Melbourne’s CBD. Queen & Collins was designed to be a city within the city, possessing a vision for the future workplace with well-being and social connection at its heart. Four new retail blocks were added to the existing cluster of individually distinctive Heritage buildings, each with its own identity through subtle variations in articulation and material. The semi-open laneways, open-air courtyards and campiellos integrate the remarkable buildings and reimagine the commercial workplace experience. In contrast to the closed, corporate character of the previous lobby, now the ground level experience…

PROJECT TIMBER SHAVING VESSELSPRACTICE BOLAJI TENIOLA Annika Kafcaloudis and Melvin Josy Timber Shaving Vessels are an exercise in upcycling – objects that change the perceived value of timber offcuts. Inspired by the manufacturing techniques of Akari lamps and the papier-mâché process, timber shavings are transformed into vessels using a homemade organic adhesive and found objects acting as moulds. The genius of these vessels lies with the material choice itself. Rather than a forced aesthetic, the timber shavings are allowed to maintain a somewhat natural appearance upon application. The layers, textures, and corkscrew-like appearance of each strip of timber speak for themselves. Although produced from similar moulds, each piece is made by hand and retains a bespoke quality. The look and feel of the vessels rely on the timber species acquired,…

PROJECT ABOVE THE CLOUDSPRACTICE PATTERN STUDIO Traianos Pakioufakis Above The Clouds engaged Pattern Studio to create a new space in Surry Hills to suitably reflect the independent brand’s growth and evolution, while also remaining faithful to its humble origins. This fashion-forward multi-brand retailer’s stylish yet understated new store was inspired by, and designed to delight, the brand’s loyal and diverse customer base. The end result is a spatial experience that does not conform to one style or genre. It’s an exploration of dualities, which sees seemingly disparate concepts and ideas co-exist harmoniously. The polished yet relaxed feel was fostered by combining rudimentary details and ultra-slick accents, which are juxtaposed with a hyper-industrial material palette. The store’s pièce de résistance is the Sneaker Wall, conceived in honour of sneaker culture and…

PROJECT MONASH ROBOTICS LABPRACTICE STUDIO BRIGHT Rory Gardiner The Monash Robotics lab transforms the ground floor of an existing three-storey 1960s campus building to create robust working spaces for interdisciplinary robotic collection. Studio Bright sensitively refreshed outdated insular university design to better suit interdisciplinary collaboration in the 21st century. PROJECT QUEEN & COLLINS – ELMO CLUBHOUSEPRACTICE BVN Tom Blachford Elmo is in the business of developing software that supports HR and people engagement, so it was only fitting that BVN approach its new workplace through a similar lens, with a focus on people, collaboration and creativity. The striking on-brand colour palette gives the workplace its personality, and has brought Elmo’s brand experience to life for its people.…

PROJECT DENFAIR – MAIN STAGEPRACTICE ARTHUR KOUTOULAS Paul Gosney The main stage at Denfair was a dedicated environment that needed to offer flexible speaking scenarios. Arthur Koutoulas responded with a singular foam installation that encourages the audience to touch and explore how they may use it. The undulating foam creates a landscape that is up for interpretation, as the unique contours allow for various seating configurations. Using oversized foam that playfully cuts into the horizontal plain, Denfair – Main Stage aims to explore the dissolving distinctions between sculpture, furniture, architecture and floor. Together, the foam and carpet create seamless and continuous soft forms, which can nest neatly into one another for ease of transport and installation. All of the sustainable foam material was utilised, with no waste or offcuts. The…

CHARLOTTE HUSTON Charlotte Huston is a Melbourne-based journalist originally from Perth. She has written for Australian Design Review for the past years and is regular contributor to inside magazine, with this edition marking her fourth iteration. She has also produced work for Architectural Review to explore a business perspective on design. Intuitive and curious, Charlotte is a lover of all things design – an ideal passion while calling Melbourne home. BENAY OZDEMIR Benay Ozdemir is an ambitious journalist with a background in criminology. She has written for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and works on the News Breakfast program. She is a writer for Marketing magazine, Facilities Management Media and Australian Design Review. Passionate about human rights, she uses her journalistic ability to share stories to make a difference. She graduated…

Penny Craswell: Reclaimed: New Homes from Old Materials Design Lives Here by Penny Craswell captures 21 Australian houses and apartments from an old weatherboard cottage with a 1980s extension in Melbourne to a tiny site that was once home to the Hobart Port Officer in colonial Australia. Curated by the Sydney-based editor and writer for Thames & Hudson Australia, Design Lives Here celebrates not only these homes, but also a single bespoke Australian-designed piece of furniture or lighting in each. In Birrelli art + design + architecture’s Hobart Port Officer’s house, it’s a striking Tasmanian myrtle and leather chair by local craftsman Rye Dunsmuir. In Austin Maynard Architects’ weatherboard cottage, it’s a chandelier made from recycled black Sambuca bottles manipulated to resemble dripping tulips by glass artist Ruth Allen. “Australian…

Collaboration ‒ a word describing the action of working together to produce something. That is exactly what Launch Housing’s chief impact officer, Laura Mahoney and ARM director Andrew Lilleyman have done. They collaborated in creating impactful work, changing lives forever in creating a permanent housing project called Viv’s Place. It is an Australian-first independent permanent housing solution specifically designed for women and children. The housing is tailored to cater for women escaping family violence and homelessness. The $30 million housing project was funded through several collaborators, with the Victorian Government supporting 40 percent of the project. Viv’s Place comprises 60 self-contained housing options with wrap-around support services providing a fresh start for up to 60 women and 130 children. Lilleyman worked predominantly on the project for over six years. In…

At first glance, if you step into Leyla, the new café within the Burbury Hotel, as the sun is still high in the sky, you get an impression of delicacy conferred by the purity of the forms. The highly sculpted space and the natural light bathes the whole rooftop. But the strength of Leyla lies in its versatility. When night falls, another face of this convivial café emerges, reminiscent of bars of bygone days with Kubrickian accents conferred by layered and pleated design elements, as well as by generous curvatures. There is a gravitational swing about Leyla. This is accentuated by its domed ceilings and timber canopy, giving it an al fresco atmosphere, deliciously evoking a summer by the Mediterranean shores. Overlooking Canberra and perched above the city’s low-rise skyline,…

PASCALE GOMES-MCNABB FOUNDER, PGMD Pascale Gomes-McNabb is a critically acclaimed, award-winning Melbourne-based designer. PGMD, Gomes-McNabb’s eponymous studio, works at the intersection of – and draws inspiration from – architecture, art, travel, food, nature and culture. Specialising in hospitality and residential interior landscapes, PGMD’s design projects take a holistic approach, encompassing interior architecture, furniture, objects and lighting. YASMINE GHONIEM IDEA 2021 DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AND DIRECTOR, YSG Based in Sydney, Yasmine Ghoniem is the founding director of multidisciplinary studio YSG, which encompasses an interior design practice with the offering of new architectural builds and renovations across diverse sectors around the globe. The provocative chords of her imagination were fuelled by spending formative years between Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Australia. ALEXANDER LOTERSZTAIN FOUNDER, ALEXANDER LOTERSZTAIN STUDIO Alexander Lotersztain is an Argentinian-born…

PRACTICE RUSSELL & GEORGE Sean Fennessy and Tim O'Connor Led by directors and registered architects Ryan Russell and Byron George, Russell & George is an internationally recognised award-winning architecture and design studio situated in Melbourne. With backgrounds in social theory and hospitality, both directors employ a thorough examination of every project’s context, purpose and realisation. They have made their mark not only on the Melbourne design landscape but also its culture. Masters of eclectic, purposeful and vivid spaces, Russell and George are never encumbered by a project’s scale or vision. Experts in retail, workplaces, hospitality or residential design, they recognise the transformative effect that design brings to a building’s occupants and the wider community. Whether it’s channelling the futuristic feel of Japanese anime and the film Blade Runner 2049 in…

PROJECT ACE HOTEL SYDNEYPRACTICE FLACK STUDIO Anson Smart Inspired by Australian Modernism and materials, Ace Sydney is a party of locally sourced timbers, off-form concrete, terracotta and sandstone. The space is purposefully nostalgic of Australian childhood memories and juxtaposes a feeling of being at home with a sense of discovery. Each space holds a conversation of cross-representation of cultures and mediums across the hotel. Situated in Surry Hills, the hotel encompasses 264 rooms, a ground floor restaurant, bar and café in a communal lobby. Culturally, Australians aren’t known for their love of hanging out in hotels, so Flack Studio sought to rectify this by a nod to the 70s with a striking sunken lounge to immediately welcome guests and create a glamorous and renegade aesthetic. “A super fun, rambunctious, fabulously…

PROJECT WORKSHOP X FUTURE ARCHIVEPRACTICE FIONA LYNCH OFFICE Tess Kelly Workshop x Future Archive is a manifestation of considered design and craftsmanship with sophisticated pieces designed to be mixed and matched, leading to compelling interior topographies. The project is both conceptualised and created locally, bringing together creative minds and artisanal talent, working cohesively to create a furniture collection that is sustainable and made with integrity. Through a detailed exploration of materiality, the collection comprises low-set tables and stools in assorted geometric configurations, as well as an armchair and daybed that is united in its full-flavoured forms and jigsaw-like compositions. “Rethinking of form and conceptual notions of site and context. A considered reuse of recycled waste materials to create a solid collection of beautifully designed, usable objects for living.”PASCALE GOMES-MCNABB…

PROJECT THE WHISKEY ROOMPRACTICE SIMONE HAAG Timothy Kaye When working with a gutsy and adventurous client, Simone Haag was driven to push the possibilities of place-making even further. In this case, the challenge involved working with a strong colour palette of greens and earthy tones, while creating differentiation in the various rooms. Simone Haag felt strongly about creating an atmospheric entrance space that would be welcoming, as well as avant-garde. The Whiskey Room (living room) became a receptacle for a diverse collection of pieces both found and commissioned. A series of statement pieces create unexpected moments – like the oversized Sammode Studio lamp – while two bucket chairs reupholstered in a combination of olive-toned mohair and bouclé reinforce the colour scheme. The intentional clash of graphics, scale and form features…

01 TRAVELS (Re)discover Australia with Broadsheet Media’s new book Travels, launched October 2022. This hardcover number is the fifth instalment in Broadsheet Media’s series of hardcover books – a series born when international flights were still grounded and borders closed, a dark time when all Australians needed to find a new way of travelling.Today, as borders have reopened, domestic tourism is still very much praised down under. This is an invitation to travel interstate and to look afresh at all the magical landscapes of Australia. 02 1000 DESIGN CLASSICS 1000 Design Classics takes readers back to the roots of design, as it guides us through some of the most celebrated names, as well as the new stars of modern design, including Le Corbusier, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Isamu Noguchi, Ronan…

Fundamental in the history of design, the art of lighting sets the scene, creates the atmosphere and expresses the structure of a space. To understand Euroluce’s approach to light, one only has to look at the importance given to the refined elegance and timelessness of its collections, accentuated by a pronounced European flair. The extensive and flexible collection encompasses classic products from brands such as Flos Architectural, Decorative and Outdoor, Reggiani, Yamagiwa, Planet, Tala, Wästberg and Oluce. With more than 44 years of experience in the industry, the brand benefits from a vast know-how that enables it to offer a wide range of luminaires and lighting accessories. Whether it is residential lighting or commercial solutions, the Australian brand knows how to attract the public’s attention, thanks to the contemporary look…

PRACTICE BRAHMAN PERERA Lillie Thompson and Nikki To Despite his studio’s infancy, Brahman Perera is an old hand at design. Having already served as an IDEA 2021 jury member, Perera is now this year’s Emerging Designer of the Year. Inspired by travel, fashion and art, he seeks to work with clients’ most treasured pieces to create designs that are truly bespoke. Having worked with renowned studios, Hecker Guthrie and Fiona Lynch, Perera went solo in 2020. Since then, he has amassed a portfolio of colourful, decadent and considered works, all of which showcasing a distinct element synonymous with his approach and style. The use of crafted elements is also central to Perera’s practice, with each project combining works by established and up-and-coming makers. Equally, Perera’s value for personal expression is…

PROJECT THE HAYESBERYPRACTICE WOODS BAGOT Nicole England The project transforms a neglected Heritage industrial site into a sophisticated, four-dwelling campus. The design team has prioritised connection, community and user experience to embed wellness, and promote performance within an agile work environment. PROJECT BUILT HEAD OFFICEPRACTICE FJMT INTERIORS Toby Peet fjmtinteriors created a new head office for Built Sydney within the adaptive reuse development, SubStation No.164. A Heritage warehouse and electrical substation are seamlessly integrated through modern insertions and interconnecting stairs.…

PROJECT HEYINGTONPRACTICE CARR Timothy Kaye Heyington is designed with consideration to context, form, materiality and thoughtful landscaping. Sitting comfortably over four levels, its scale references Toorak’s Heritage streetscape, while not shying away from standing strong. The exterior is clad in Portuguese limestone, render and timber soffits, creating a warm welcome. The interior palette is a continuation of the exterior, including natural stone and timbers, ensuring longevity and timelessness. Each apartment includes a range of luxury features, from gas fireplaces with integrated entertainment joinery, to seamless internal pivot doors. Ample space for entertaining is also accommodated. A spacious kitchen, scullery, dining room and generous terraces welcome guests and extended families with ease. The varied planting scheme further instigates the feeling of Heyington as a sanctuary. With 12 finely crafted residences, Carr…

PROJECT THE WOOLLAHRA HOTELPRACTICE RICHARDS STANISICH Felix Forest The design responds to many contextual issues – such as the adjoining Bistro Moncur, the Art Deco building and the corner location – yet it still establishes a new identity for the Woollahra Hotel. Richards Stanisich took the classic Australian tiled pub as a starting point to create an aesthetic with polished timbers, tiled walls and poured terrazzo floors. PROJECT YAKIMONOPRACTICE RUSSELL & GEORGE Tim O’Connor Spanning three levels and 590 square metres, Yakimono is designed to reference rain-drenched Tokyo streets. The sense of disbelief is suspended from the moment visitors enter the restaurant on the ground floor, from its provocative neon-lit entrance to the assault of sound and light. This restaurant is all about energy.…

PROJECT VIDA GLOW HQPRACTICE ARENT&PYKE Anson Smart Vida Glow’s headquarters had to meet dual priorities within the context of a significant rebrand. Equal to accommodating day-to-day collaboration, creativity and employee well-being for its growing team was the need to deliver an exciting brand experience for visitors. This included elevated hospitality for guests, and signature design elements for content broadcast beyond its physical space. PROJECT BVN BRISBANE STUDIOPRACTICE BVN Christopher Frederick-Jones In 2019, BVN decided to move its studio into the BVN-designed Annex building with its distinctive, urban treehouse character. It gave the practice a chance to create a memorable studio experience for its people, through both experiential delight and professional success – and to make a genuine connection to Country.…