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Larkspur by BOSS Architecture

Larkspur, a midcentury-inspired dwelling designed by Denver-based BOSS Architecture, harmonises with the surrounding 1960s residences yet conceals a secret imperceptible from the street: a storybook backyard that turns with the seasons.
For the architects, the ambition to create a garden that matched or even surpassed the home itself inspired the idea of an L-shaped plan that would shelter the backyard from two perpendicular street frontages. While one wing was designed to accommodate a garage,...
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Articolo Studios’ New Melbourne Flagship Showroom by Studio Goss

Though defined by angular volumes, the showroom possesses an earthy quality, an approach that reflects the nature of the objects it houses: all of Articolo Studio’s lighting features brass as a base metal, with some pieces finished in bronze. The space reflects the studio’s focus on the inherent beauty of the materials featured in its ranges. “We create lighting and a complement of sculptural furn...
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Gantri’s Consciously Crafted Lighting

From nebulous table lamps to traffic-signal-inspired floor lights, each Gantri piece is a sculptural statement that empowers self-expression and channels an unexpected whimsy that feels both contemporary and timeless. Its design language, paired with its eco-conscious ethos – each light is crafted from a biodegradable, plant-based polymer derived from sustainably grown, non-GMO sugarcane – has made it a firm favourite in the A&D world. Gantri lighting has featured in Time, Dezeen and Architectur...
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Kastex’s Sublime Architectural Wall Finishes - Product Feature - The Local Project

For architectural wall finishes brand Kastex, no two walls are alike. The Melbourne-based, family-run company has long upheld an ethos of craftsmanship, creativity and customisation, treating every surface as a blank canvas and an opportunity to tell a tactile story. Sustainable materials and methods underscore its commitment to responsible design, ensuring beauty never comes at the expense of the environment.
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Blind Dormer House by Anya Moryoussef Architect

Anything Anya Moryoussef Architect touches feels like an optical illusion – or, at the very least, becomes one over time. Blind Dormer House – a 1920s home in Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood, rejuvenated a few years ago – is a compelling case in point. While preserving its pre-war identity, in both profile and materiality, the designer subtly reconfigures the interior, turning the home away from the street and toward a view that had been hiding in plain sight all along: a grand, century-old oak tree. In renovating the heritage structure, practice principal Anya Moryoussef introduced additions so deftly integrated that it’s difficult to discern where – or even whether – the old meets the new. A contemporary home was inserted between the original gable ends, forming a two-and-a-half-storey volume with a mirror-image roofline that blends effortlessly into the streetscape. As Moryoussef puts it, “it’s reinvented by a brush with surrealism.”
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St Kilda Hill House by Robson Rak

A few years ago, St Kilda Hill House – named after the eponymous Melbourne beachside suburb – was a shadow of its former self. The Victorian terrace had lived many lives, including as a language school and a call centre, with each iteration gradually stripping away a piece of its original character. Robson Rak was enlisted to restore the home to its former glory, thoughtfully reversing the effects of time – a challenge the practice embraced wholeheartedly. Kathryn Robson, co-founder and principa...
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Baya Unveils its First Australian Showroom

New Zealand soft furnishing brand Baya has unveiled its first Australian showroom, a calming space in Melbourne’s Richmond that invites customers to experience its offerings under one roof. Baya’s first showroom in Australia, a 270-square-metre space in the design hub of Richmond in Melbourne, embodies the New Zealand soft furnishing brand’s ethos at every turn – a calm, refined showroom that puts the spotlight firmly on Baya’s natural fibre collection. This ranges from rugs made from premium New Zealand wool and hand-woven cushions to textured throws and thoughtfully crafted outdoor pieces.
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Hommeboys’ Sonoma Residence by Hommeboys Interiors

Once a derelict barn situated within a family compound in California’s Sonoma countryside, Hommeboys’ Sonoma Residence mines inspiration from its 1970s vintage while accommodating a comfortable residence, showroom and studio for its owners.
Nestled in a 1.2-hectare family estate burgeoning with vineyards, gardens, chickens and bees, Hommeboys’ Sonoma Residence flows naturally into its bucolic surroundings. Homeowners and principals of Hommeboys Interiors Alex Mutter-Rottmayer and Austin Carrier...
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Mermaid Beach House by Tamsin Johnson

A palette of white and wood served as Johnson’s point of departure, who used timber for the floors, doors and shutters – even appearing as shiplap on the cabinetry and ceilings – and daisy tones for the walls. “White was a critical part of the language and appropriate here – not something I often lean towards, but in this context, it was essential,” notes Johnson, who also embraced sisal flooring, a grey stone fireplace, arched doorways and louvred wardrobes to give the home a light and breezy s...
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Panorama House by Sally Caroline

Situated on a corner block in the bayside Victoria suburb of Middle Park, Panorama House pays homage to the nearby bay, with multiple vantage points that keep the water views front and centre. Redesigned by Melbourne-based interior atelier Sally Caroline, the residence embodies a playfulness inspired by its owners – a young family of four – while also exuding a stillness reflective of its waterside location. As Sally Knibbs, founder and director of Sally Caroline, explains, the first order of business was to optimise the potential of the property. “The clients wanted the home to better embrace the surrounding views and sought a layered interior that would soften the architectural angularity,” says the designer, who was familiar with the homeowners, having worked with them on several previous projects.
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Newport Home by Samantha Eisen Interiors

On a lush avenue overlooking Sydney’s Newport Beach sits a home by Samantha Eisen Interiors that echoes its bright and breezy locale. Newport Home is inspired by its coastal surroundings and reflects the boathouses, sailing boats and tranquil waterways that enliven the shoreline.
In a bid to give the original architecture a coastal aesthetic, founder and principal Samantha Eisen drew inspiration from the beachside, using micro-cement and stone to lend tone and texture to the once pared-back inte...
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Maison Noire by Nickolas Gurtler Office and Robeson Architects

Maison Noire – French for ‘the black house’ – lives up to its name. Located in West Leederville, a verdant Perth suburb, the home has been reimagined by Nickolas Gurtler Office and Robeson Architects. It subverts traditional architectural notions by embracing both light and darkness in equal measure. Through the deliberate use of texture and shadow, the home’s design is revealed in unfolding layers.
As Nickolas Gurtler, founder and principal of his eponymous Melbourne-based studio, says, “darkne...
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Southampton Residence by Clive Lonstein and William A. Schulz

In a town characterised by its coastal homes, Lonstein was keen to embrace a different aesthetic lexicon. “Shifting away from a more expected beach-centric aesthetic and instead drawing inspiration from the surrounding greenery meant that every material and design choice had to complement the natural environment rather than compete with it,” he says. The studio used the serenity of the outdoors as a natural point of departure, achieving a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere by layering organic mat...
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Maddison Apartment by Studio Johnston

Nestled within a 1980s complex in Sydney’s Redfern, Maddison Apartment by Studio Johnston sheds its past for a luminous, modern transformation. Designed by the studio’s project director and head of interiors, Stefania Reynolds, for her own family, the ground-floor home reflects a delicate balance between nostalgia and practicality, drawing inspiration from her Greek childhood while catering to the everyday needs of her husband and their two young children.
For Reynolds, an architect and artist,...
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Finely Crafted Decorative Mouldings by Intrim

Established in 1987 as a timber stairs manufacturer, Intrim has since emerged as a pacesetter in the world of bespoke timber mouldings, collaborating with architects, interior designers and builders to provide perfectly matched moulding. Over the years, Intrim’s identity has evolved to encompass a range of finely crafted timber mouldings. The company’s portfolio includes an assortment of skirting boards, intricate wall panelling, ornate architraves and elegant wainscoting that can be tailored to...
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Malvern Residence III by Studio Tate and Lovell Burton

Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which embraces beauty in imperfection, Malvern Residence III rises from the landscape much like the time-honoured trees surrounding it.
Jointly designed by Studio Tate and Lovell Burton, this luminous dwelling in the Melbourne neighbourhood of Malvern is seamlessly integrated with its verdant surroundings. Designed for a young family returning to Melbourne after living in Perth, Malvern Residence III is a rare blend of playful forms and luxurious...
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A Terrace Charm by Studio Gemma

Interior designer Gemma Gillett of Studio Gemma is well-versed in the nuances of British architecture, having lived and worked in London for several years. “The client is originally from the United Kingdom but had previously lived in Bondi and yearned to be back on the city fringe. Paddington ticked all the boxes – a city location with a village community feel – and so did this home. It’s close enough to walk to the pub and just steps away from her morning coffee run,” says Gillett, citing the terrace home’s European-inspired architecture as a key motivation behind the purchase. She and her client quickly established a kinship over a shared love of traditional joinery, colours and textiles.
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FORTH Atlanta by Morris Adjmi Architects

Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward holds many distinctions: it is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., a haven of scintillating street art, and now, the site of FORTH Atlanta, a new hotel and social club by Method Co. and New City Properties, designed by Morris Adjmi Architects.
Nestled in the green interlude between Historic Fourth Ward Park and Ponce City Market, this innovative hospitality concept exemplifies wellness, design and culture. FORTH Atlanta is where mid-century design meets 1970s pana...
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Deloitte Sydney by Hassell - Issue 16 Feature

For employers and employees alike, the silver lining of the pandemic was the opportunity to establish work ecosystems that allow team members to log in from anywhere. Enter Deloitte’s new Sydney office: situated inside Quay Quarter Tower, a sustainably built high-rise grazing the Sydney skyline, the company’s new workspace – designed by international design studio Hassell – echoes the reverberations of the lockdown, rewriting the rulebook for large, traditional workspaces.
Gone are the days of t...
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