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inspired by nature

The house is laid out around a central water court that forms the focal point of the project. Lushly planted roof gardens surround this and add to the effect that nature is evident in every part of the house. This project also demonstrates how technology, planning and design can be applied sensitively to generate a comfortable, luxurious, yet sustainable family home. No Comments Read more

Twin Peaks

Located in the mountain village of Castelrotto in northern Italy, modus architects has designed a residence and atelier for an artist, composed as two diverging wooden structures which view the town and valley below. The dwelling is shaped with peaked roof forms, which reference both the surrounding landscape as well as vernacular traditions. A diagonally gridded timber structure elevates...

more than a Guest House

The Oak Pass guesthouse uses height and a small footprint to maximize panoramic canyon views and strengthen its connection to the tree filled site. The lower level consists of rehabbed and enlarged barn and newly constructed living spaces. With the upper floor clad in timber paying homage to the barn and allowing the materials to connect. Designed  by Walker Workshop...

The playground apartment

In order to redefine the role and function of the traditional kitchen in Taiwan, local studio House Design refurbished the interior of this apartment in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. To achieve this, the architects have integrated living room, dining room and kitchen into a open plan allowing the kitchen to become the center of communication for the family. The clever...

Introducing Karimoku New Standard

With a playful and whimsical touch, new Japanese brand, KNS, boasts collaborations with some of the most promising international design talents in their contemporary furniture
and objects.

The tradition of Karimoku New Standard is born from a deep understanding of craftsmanship, bound together with innovative technologies. The product offering includes dining and side tables, together with seating, coat stand and accessory collections suitable for both commercial...

Shaynna Blaze & Molmic Elegant Muse

Recently Shaynna Blaze & Molmic officially launched their collaboration ‘Elegant Muse’ furniture collection at ‘Borough of Hawthorn’ in Melbourne.  The beautiful new range, ‘Elegant Muse’ is Proudly 100% Australian Designed and Made in Melbourne which we love! Power to Australian made! “This truly is an exciting collaboration.  Molmic’s craftsmanship and Australian manufacturing...

The annual ArchiTeam Awards Victoria

The annual ArchiTeam Awards aim to celebrate the incredible work by emerging and small-to-medium sized architecture firms across Victoria. Currently in its seventh year, this year’s awards showcase a mixture of commercial, residential, unbuilt, community and sustainable projects. One such entrant is the ‘Skin Box House’ by Man Architects, a renovation and extension project in Windsor that worked...

One Night Stand Melbournes’ MPavilion

MPavilion presents "One Night Stand" series of interventions including live art, sonic lullabies and ambient installations. Melbourne, Australia: The inaugural MPavilion was recently unveiled in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens, the first in a major new series of annual architecture commissions and design events initiated by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, which will be presented free to the public from 7 October 2014 until 1 February 2015 MPavilion is open...

Meeting Lema

Meet Lema – Customised Italian Wardrobe and Shelving Systems. The Lema soul has been entrenched in furniture making since the 1930’s. A strong tradition of craftsmanship is reflected in every project, every piece of furniture and its extreme attention to product quality. A strong tradition of craftsmanship is reflected in every project, every piece of furniture and its extreme attention to product quality: this is...