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Giant Steps – Healesville

After the sale of Innocent Bystander Wines, wine maker Phil sexton wanted to transform the casual eatery that housed that brand into an environment of fine dining that reflected his high-end label Giant Steps. The space needed not only to house a refined dining experience, but also act as a cellar door with a tasting room and retail...

Urban Envelope – Sri Lanka

Situated in the vibrant city of Colombo, Sri Lanka is the ‘Urban Envelope’, a dwelling of a metropolitan architect. With its unequivocal facade seamlessly weaving itself into the tight residential fabric of the city, the home has been named for its distinct concealment from the dusty and noisy urban street life of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. Designed by MMGS...

Its a Hicks thing …

Revered interior designer, David Hicks, has taken the styling of a classic New York townhome, and reimagined it with luxury developer Gurner in South Melbourne Victoria. The residences received unprecedented demand, completely selling out in just two days before the developer had commenced any form of marketing, reinforcing the innate quality and unique nature of...

Rocket Pesto Risotto – Foodie Friday

Risotto with Rocket Pesto, Peas and Goats Cheese is a a creamy, dreamy, flavorful dish that you steam and leave until its ready in 35 minutes! [caption id="attachment_31887" align="aligncenter" width="850"]Risotto with Rocket Pesto, Peas and Goats Cheese Risotto with Rocket Pesto, Peas and Goats Cheese[/caption] Recipe details                       Serves 4-6 Method
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the butter, olive...

Park Avenue penthouse Level 92

New York-based designer Kelly Behun has outfitted the 92nd floor penthouse inside 432 Park Avenue. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this residential skyscraper was designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly and completed in 2015. Holding the title of tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere, it shared facilities for residents include a...

The Tent House Noosa

Its rare that we get to see a house that offers simplicity and innovation, the Tent house located within a pocket of rain-forest in the Noosa hinterland QLD, is approached though the journey to the house via a winding bush track through the forest which reminiscent of a camp site. Designed by Sparks architects, there are two primary architectural...

Prawn Bruschetta with lemon zest

Bruschetta topped with garlicky prawns lemon zest and rocket makes such an easy starter or light lunch, especially if you've got a crowd to feed. [caption id="attachment_31843" align="aligncenter" width="1116"]Prawn Bruschetta with lemon zest Prawn Bruschetta with lemon zest[/caption] Method
  • Combine prawns, zest of lemon, garlic and a splash pf olive oil in a bowl and set aside...

Sunset house

Situated on a steep challenging site, this single family home was designed to capture views of the expansive harbour and heavy marine traffic along west coast line Vancouver. A natural, minimalist palate of raw concrete, steel, leather and wood creates a calm interior space that doesn’t distract from the framed ocean view beyond. Designed by Mcleod Bovell The home...

Remote living

The remote landscape of Southern Arizona’s San Rafael Valley, a rolling expanse of grass-covered alluvial hills peppered with oak trees and manzanitas, although quite picturesque, seems quite inhospitable to build a house on, however Tucson-based architects DUST did just that. Taking advantage of local building techniques and materials, Casa Caldera discretely springs up from the landscape, built as...

it’s in the detail

The project is a private urban house of approximately 200 m2 located in Herzlia, Israel. The white modernist house is a perfect rectangle, while volumes are subtracted in favour of balconies. The sloping zinc roof is hidden/integrated within the rectangular structure. Designed by Levin Packer architects, the architectural design is minimalistic, rich in details and materials. Natural oak, natural...

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