Located in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak, this residence by K.P.D.O. is a vivacious and unique blend of Gatsby-esque entertaining and a private, quiet city retreat. Designed for a client with a love for entertaining and jazz, the home is driven by sculptural silhouettes and designs, resulting in a home that is equally extravagant as it is comforting. Nestled among some of Melbourne's signature Tudor-revival style homes, Toorak House 2 offers a robust muscular simplicity to the street. White brick, off form concrete and delicate bronze detailing define the homes façade, in a departur ..read more

Office pod market-leader Framery has released a new generation of smart pods, building on the success of Framery One, the world's first pod optimised for phone calls, released back in 2021. The new range offer greater user benefits, are more sustainable, improve over time and cost less than the models they are set to replace. The new private but fully connected work pods aim to make the workday easier, with ease of booking and automatic adaptability to the needs and preferences of each user. Now available via WorkArena, Framery's authorised dealer in Australia. The family of four new smart po ..read more

Expanding upon a prestige of quality bespoke furniture design, Melbourne-based Zenn Design unveil their refined showroom, a refreshing, subdued space to showcase their elevated pieces. As Australia's leading furniture upholstery design business, Zenn's pieces are meticulously handcrafted to meet the highest standards, ensuring both durability and timeless beauty since their inception in 2020. Their new look showroom, located in Caufield South in Melbourne, is inspired by Zenn's commitment to excellence and innovation in furniture design. Zenn Design Showroom Floor. Photography by Elisa Watson ..read more

Tasmania is rapidly emerging as the go to destination in Australia for luxury and secluded escapes, and we're thrilled to unveil one of the latest additions. Candlebark Ridge is an off-the-grid cabin escape, promising spectacular ocean views and a relaxing bushland getaway. The adults-only experience is perched on the hillside of a sprawling 18-acre bush block, offering panoramic views of the Tasman Sea below. Located just outside the township of St Marys, guests are invited to indulge in the world class beaches, mountain biking tracks and wine trails native to Tasmania's gorgeous east coast ..read more

Nestled among the quiet treetops at the end of a steep, hillside property along Sydney's Northern Beaches, floats a black treehouse. The original home posed a variety of structural and logistical difficulties for the young family who had purchased it, including its elevated access, staggered living zones and holistic flow. The clients sought help from local architecture studio, North by North to explore the potential of the property and transform it into a family home that is both functional and unique in its aesthetic. Tree House by North By North. Photography by Simon Whitbread.Tree House b ..read more

Acre, a Melbourne-based boutique landscape architecture firm, has collaborated on an exciting project with Australian luggage designers, July in The Calile Hotel in Fortitude Valley. Acre are acclaimed for creating unique and emotion-driven environments in luxury residential, multi-residential and commercial landscapes. With a focus on connection to landscape and authenticity in their designs, their projects range from coastal to rural settings; each infused with clean architectural lines and a layering of natural, textural and emotive plant palettes. This has been incorporated into the comme ..read more

Located in the quiet, rolling hills of the Byron hinterland, Rockpool Farm in Byron Bay offers families and couples an exclusive collection of private luxury residences. Just minutes from Byron Bay and Bangalow, known for its historic streetscape, Rockpool Farm today represents a five-year long redevelopment and reimagination of this historic working mango farm. The development was inspired by the owner's own travels through the Italian countryside, specifically in Tuscany and Marche, and the stories they learned from the hotel owners they encountered in the Italian hills. Drawing upon their ..read more

Inspired by an impressive collection of sketches, artwork, objects and design ideas, Brick House project by Studio Roam and With Architecture Studio is beautifully unique and functional, committed to its endeavour to host the client's family for years to come.  Designed to enhance the everyday experiences, and eventually act as a twin to a matching terrace home, Brick House is an ode to family memories and stories. Located on the northern side of the well-known Mary Street in suburban Perth, famous for the dense canopy of fig trees that line the inner-city street, the site required the d ..read more

From Norway to Queensland, SØKTAS is a reflection of the vision, passion, craft and stories behind Ryan Roberts and Oliver Höglund. Formed following initial conversations between the pair whilst living and snowboarding in Oslo in 2015, the hand-blown glass lighting company has since made its way back to the shores of Australia, working in a modest Melbourne studio before settling in Currumbin, Queensland. Coral Linear Rod 7 Pendant Light by SOKTAS. Copyright of SØKTAS.Sol Round Wall Light by SOKTAS. Copyright of SØKTAS.Coral Double Dome Pendant by SOKTAS. Copyright of SØKTAS. Oliver and Ryan ..read more

In partnership with Tasmanian Timber Motivated by a generational love for Tasmanian Timber, Scott Flett from Flett Architecture has designed Wattle Bird House with the intention of creating a warm, accessible home for his parents. As the winner of the 2023 Tasmanian Emerging Architect Prize, Scott is once again facing a wave of recognition and award for his designs, filled to the brim with intricate details, innovative materiality and a proud Tasmanian spirit. Scott recalls memories of building a Huon Pine dinghy with his mother, which once featured in Australia's Wooden Boat Festival in Tasm ..read more