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something beginning with ….

New from something beginning with .... The ARRAY range of coffee, side and dining tables, low and high stool, is the perfect example of the development and customisation possible within the range. Built around three simple elements comprising one top plate, one bottom plate and one leg used in multiple around an axis and subtly welded to appear...

washed up luxury

As truly one of it’s kind, Milestone- the pedestal washbasin, by luxury Italian bath ware designers Teuco, ensures that through genuine architectural structure, the bathroom plays a starring role in the domestic habitat. Designed by one of Italy’s most significant architects and designers, Carlo Colombo, Milestone exhibits gracious, smooth form, which resembles that of contemporary sculpture. The distinguishing feature lies in the monolithic pedestal, topped...

OITOEMPONTO couture

Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec, from the OITOEMPONTO agency are pleased to present "Nossabossanova", their first limited edition collection of "couture" furniture. Inspired by Brazilian Brutalist architects, the collection pays homage to Lucio Costa, Salvador Candia, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, and Lina Bo Bardi ... whose work Artur and Jacques were able to admire in Sao Paolo. Hues...

reflections of light

Created by the super talented Debra Folz Design and Inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in gemstones, these metal and glass coffee tables translate facets through layers of color.  Their modular geometries allow for sculptural arrangements within a space and gracefully transfer color onto the floor surfaces they occupy. [caption id="attachment_18100" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]

The Easy Life in Brazil

The Brazilian’s are known for their stunning architecture. They are known for their strong aesthetic that seamlessly combines the indoors with the out. They are known for creating extremely liveable homes that speak volumes to our own Australian sensibilities. They are known, basically, for good house design. This house, by Aguirre Architecture, has a narrative that reads easily: high...

the new classic

Filippo Carandini plays in both ponds of design, branding and interior design. The Florence apartment he introduces new perspectives while keeping the original language of a traditional Florance apartment. Filippo adjusted the existing structure to create a single open space where environments can be separated depending on their use. The color palette features light natural tones that enhance the bright ambiance...

feeling zen

Japanese architect kengo kuma crafted a private single-story house in eastern Japan entitled the ‘PC garden’. The house is arranged in a windmill formation with four distinct and independent rooms originating from the center-point of the design. A garden encircles the home, with each area relating its neighbouring room allowing the dwelling to form a strong association with the natural...

art deco glory

I don't know about you but one of my first loves for interiors and architecture came from art deco design. Living in seaside Elwood in Melbourne Australia, as a teen I was surrounded by glorious art deco buildings that have mostly been demolished making way for mass production apartment blocks with little or no design credibility. This was not the fate for

keeping it young

The interior style in this project can be described as contemporary with the mix of Scandinavian design elements and mid-century modern furniture. Designed by Russian studio INT2 Architecture for a young couple situated not far from Saint-Petersburg Russia. The main goal of the project was to create a large, well-lit open living space with functional living zones and a separated bedroom. In order to...

losing my mind

I am quietly losing my mind over the latest residential project from Lorenzo Castillo in Madrid, Spain. Castillo has appointed this duplex in Madrid with his signature mix of art, bold use of pattern and colour. Downstairs a wash of blue and high contrast black and white greets you. The rug design and colour composition seems almost a...