Amangiri is a remote hideaway tucked within the luminous canyons of the American Southwest. Although this isn’t a new project, there is no denying it, when it comes to 20th century luxury travel, things don’t get more special than this – an oasis in the middle of the ancient splendour of the Utah desert.Located in a protected valley in Canyon Point with sweeping views, the luxury 5-star...
interior design
Stone Cabin – Mexico
Casa BGS consists of two small cabins connected in the middle with no embellishments or smoke and mirrors. Located in the Tapala forrest Mexico the site was chosen for the existing trees. The volumes are positioned to avoid any removal of any trees, making them a central feature of the view. Designed by Alvaro Moragrega architects, each cabin consists of a simple 2 story...
colour interplay – Melbourne
Home to a young family of five, this revived Edwardian beach-side home located in Middle Park, Melbourne was once drab and dated, this home has been completely transformed by Sisalla Interior Design. With the clients hailing from Finland and Australia, Sisalla aimed to inject the spirit of both countries, extending and refreshing the interiors making a departure from the...
universe of serenity – Paris
Underpinned by a boldly minimalist sensibility, the designer’s monochromatic approach, far from producing a uniform environment, Paris and London-based French designer Guillaume Alan created a lyrical interplay of light, depth and textures, “giving birth”, as the designer says, “to a universe of serenity, calmness, and emotion”.
Blessed with expansive views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, the apartment’s exclusive use of one...
Cultural Value – Sydney
A crafted extension was carefully connected to the retained and refashioned rear of an original 1960’s yellow brick home located in Woolooware, Sydney. The retained bungalow allows the cultural value of its suburban streetscape to be preserved, while also supporting environmental and budget outcomes. Its interior carefully configures bedrooms and utility spaces, with vaulted skylights carved within the original roof expanding several spaces to light...
what did this family build – 35 years later…
When it comes to managing a family business, separating work and personal relationships can be tricky. In fact, successful family businesses are a fairly common thing, with more than two-thirds of all the companies in the world being family owned. Not only does this indicate that managing a family business can be done, but that it has a huge impact on the success of the...
Floating ZR resort
Z9 Resort is a floating retreat perched on the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Designed by Dersyn Studio, the new resort complex is a nature-oriented structure which offers floating or on-land accommodation.
The new resort complex presents a distinctive character with its undulated roof and use of local materials The 3,100-square-metre resort units were transformed from the pre-existing resort materials...
Hepburn Springs – red center
Set on a striking elevation just outside Hepburn Springs in Victoria, Australia - Oikos, named after the ancient Greek word for home is an indulgent short-stay retreat. Designed by Robert Nichol and Sons, Oikos evokes the red center of this great southern land – it’s dramatic, sculptural form both complementing and disappearing into the rugged precipice on which it...
setting the tone – Melbourne
The downstairs living space in the Hornsby Residence, Melbourne is divided into two main zones: a formal sitting room in the front of the house, and a more informal dining are at the rear of the building. Designed by Conrad Architects, the change in natural light through the course of the day was utilised to set the tone for the two living...
Dulux 2019 colour forecast
It’s that time of year where Dulux share their colour pallets of today and the near future. The 2019 colour palettes have been devised through a prism of wellness, rejuvenation and environmental consciousness. The four palettes set the colour spectrums for the coming year. With the capacity to transform spaces with a range of effects, each palette celebrates the individual, acknowledges our...