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the resurgence of patterned tiles

Interior Designer, author and megastar collaborator Greg Natale known for never sleeping and his bold use of pattern and colour, particularly his flair for repeated patterns and his first collaboration with Teranova celebrates the resurgence of patterned tiles in interior design. The range of intricately designed cement tiles are made up...

the Monstera-plant pot

How hot is this ... designed by Tim van de Weerd, the Monstera-plant pot has long ornate roots that extend downwards from the main container up top. Bent by hand, the organic-like roots are covered with epoxy clay and finished with a thick layer of white, high gloss lacquer. The result is a design that looks fragile but is...

Yellow Box Western Australia

The Hamersley Road Residence is the conversion of an early 1900’s Australian workers cottage to a practical, modern family residence that has major street appeal. The external timber-work, moulded plaster, handmade tiles and flannel flower glass of the existing house give the home a distinct arts and crafts aesthetic. The house had been untouched for many years. As the new...

Flinders coastal Victoria

Perched on a sweeping hill in Flinders coastal Victoria overlooking the rugged and often gusty ocean the "Flinders House" designed by Venn Architects employs sculptured contours of the roof which respond to the seaside weather conditions which seemingly sail over the landscape, while its low, horizontal profile minimise the statement it makes on the surrounds. Internally the highlight of...

Clifton Hill cottage

Redesigned by Julie Firkin Architects and developed to maximise the availa­ble light and space on an oddly shaped block in the inner Melbourne suburban setting of Clifton Hill. The original weatherboard cottage which addresses the street, has been maintained while a new, two-level addition at the rear provides new kitchen and dining areas and a master bedroom suite. The...

the Railway Hotel Windsor

An existing iconic Melbourne hotel located in the vibrant suburb of Windsor was recently updated by MR. MITCHELL .With a fresh colour palette of cool greys and aquamarine accents of black steel, charcoal wool, crisp white walls and milk-washed timber. However the Railway Hotel still maintains its original architectural detailing from...

Castle Rock New Zealand

Set a coastal cliff in northern New Zealand, this organic contemporary home provides panoramic ocean views to its inhabitants. The Castle Rock House by Herbst Architects engages the locality in both material and inspiration. Inspired by its environment in both form and material the cliff-slide plot descends into the sea and its architectural volumes follow this slope. The homes materials...

Tom Dixon Victorian riverside warehouse

Metropolitan Wharf is an iconic eight storey Grade II Listed Victorian riverside warehouse building, which has been sensitively restored to provide flexible office accommodation. The top floor of this large office development has been converted into eight luxury penthouses by Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio. Located opposite Canary Wharf in London these large apartments are exclusive, playful and...

Gucci`s ’70s revival

Gucci`s '70s revival will last past this summer and into fall 2015. The 70’s marked the golden age for Gucci and has remained a constant reference point for the brand ever since. But, small details can result in an entirely different collection and for Pre-Fall 2015 the offering proved stylistically sharp and beautifully nostalgic. Balancing the boyish and the ladylike

elliptical house

In a suburban region of Valencia, Spanish architecture firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designed a fluid house named the Balint House, a two-storey dwelling in an elliptical shape. The house is placed at the top corner of the block leaving as much free surface as possible towards the southern edge to give a large expanse of garden, while the...

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