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Darlinghurst living

There’s no denying that space in major cities in at a premium and having the luxury of an inner-city home with an incredible garden AND view is almost unheard of, which is why this project, located in Sydney’s Darlinghurst is something special. Designed by CO-AP studio and created in a way that it is almost invisible from the street,...

modernist pavilion Melbourne

Located in the bay-side suburb in Brighton, Melbourne Australia this existing 2 story art deco home was refurbished with a new addition to the rear of the dwelling to include a large open plan living area. Designed by Techne the renovation features a sunken lounge, suspended fire place and a window into the swimming pool. Inspired by the likes...

no longer the manor house

Located within a beautiful 19th century building in one of the oldest quarters of Palma de Mallorca creates an oasis of luxury and relax within the historic city center. The recently opened 5-star hotel Sant Francesc Hotel Singular features a spectacular rooftop terrace, with gorgeous views over the Mediterranean Sea and the historic town. The panoramic rooftop offers a 30-meter pool, a...

Embracing the past

Spanish studio CaSA has teamed up with Margherita Serboli to refurbish a flat in an art nouveau building of the Exixample district of Barcelona to become the holiday apartment for an Italian family. The client’s brief was to have three double bedrooms and a home that would highlight and underline the early 1900 detailing...

Opening up

I love a concrete house and this little gem located on the outskirts of  Brazil ticks all the boxes. This compact residential design was materialised as a concrete prism which was oriented to provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Designed by Studio 3.4 Arquitectura as a residence for a single resident, with a simple and modulated plan all spaces...

Gordon’s beauty Sydney

It has hardly felt like winter these past weeks here in Sydney so I can only image how enjoyable it must be to be waking to this view of the Pacific Ocean in Sydney’s East at the moment. Architect Madeline Blanchfield has paired this jaw dropping cliff side setting with clean, contemporary design that balances harmoniously with comfort...

Holiday At Home – Melbourne

One of the things I like most about the Australian beach design vernacular is that it comes in varying shapes and forms and is constantly changing and adapting. This project by Steve Domoney Architecture located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Williamstown is a perfect example of adaption in design. In developing the program for this home, the architect...

The purist within

The Pure Spa is an oasis of tranquility the 5 star Naman Retreat at Danang, Vietnam. Treatment rooms are endowed with lush open air gardens, the ground floor contains open spaces with relaxing platforms surrounded by serene lotus ponds and hanging gardens. A true space where all senses are touched and the mind comes to peace.

chic mixed century

Kiev-based architecture studio YoDezeen designed this extremely chic and modern 180 sqm apartment located right in the centre of Nice, France. The project aim was to install modern interiors in an 18th century home, mixing different styles and trends. Scandinavian style, was recreated through a neutral colour pallet with injections of colour set against traditional Parisian details. Scandinavians don’t...

Flying the coop

Frederik Roijé's Bread Retreat is an architectural designed hen house for hens to bread and for humans to retreat. This beautiful multi-level chicken coop is crafted from solid timber, draped in black for an ultra sleek finish. Seeing that it will be residing outside, designer Frederik Roije outfitted the designer chicken coop with a durable coating to help combat the elements, ensuring you can reap the...