interior design

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...

Pattern Repeat

Acting almost as a signature of their work, this home in Tel Aviv by Pitsou Kedem, typifies the contemporary, bold and inviting design the firm is known for. As with many of their projects, large airy volumes, concrete and a considered use of light define the home. However it is the use and repetition of metal screens...

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...

co-working in style

A former opium factory and artist residence in the heart of Shanghai has been transformed by local studio Linehouse into a colorful co-working space, called WeWork Weihai Lu. The existing site is a combination of a brick historical building with further industrial additions that have been made over the years. The reception is located in-between zone of...

First look Mercedes-Maybach G650

Mercedes has just unveiled the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet which features a Biturbo V12 engine with 630 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque channeled to four 22-inch wheels, which means it goes really fast and can pull heavy stuff. The rear passenger seats are replaced by individual fully reclining massage seats. While the driver and front passenger are accommodated under the closed roof, the rear passengers can revel in a maximum...

Boho Chic

This building once housed a law practice but is now the chic home to successful young couple Valerio Leone and Nastya Shershen – fashion designer and model respectively.  Long term friend Hannes Peer of Hannes Peer Architecture who has worked for important architects and major fashion brands such as Rem Koolhaas and No. 21, transformed this shell for...

Shades of Green

Forest greens are making a return along with soft earthy browns. From feature walls to furnishings green is in strong force. Subdued greens paired with marble, bronzed finishes, and the drapes of linen is an on trend combo that relies simply on pared-back design. Aesop’s latest German store designed by Belgian studio Vincent Van Duysen Architects in collaboration with PSLAB, is a simple interior using...