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Kengo Kuma wins Sydney ‘Stacking Forest’ design bid
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has won a big to build the latest in a serious of towers among Sydney’s Waterloo development Globally acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, in partnership with Australia-based firm Koichi Takada Architects, has been named as the winner in a competition to design the Crown Group’s new tower for Sydney’s Waterloo development. The …
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- Architecture , News
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- Australia , Crown Group , Kengo Kuma , Koichi Takada Architects , Silvester Fuller , Sydney , Waterloo
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Gray Puksand’s Field House in Melbourne break moulds in the concept of space
Gray Puksand’s Field House in Melbourne deconstructs the concept of space to optimise inside-outside movement and style in the best traditions of Australian living For architects, the use of space is increasingly a conundrum in urban environments where it has become a premium commodity. As many dwellings inevitably come closer together, how can modern designers work with …
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- Architecture , Interiors , Top Story
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- architecture , Australia , Building , design , designer , interior , interior design , interiors , Melbourne
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Benoy redesigns David Jones flagship store in Sydney
Architectural agency Benoy takes over the major redevelopment of David Jones’ iconic Elizabeth Street flagship store in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. “We are pleased to be collaborating with Benoy, award-winning retail development architectural bureau. Our vision is to reach a new height for both Australian and international retail, embracing the heritage of this remarkable building,” …
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- Architecture , Dose of Design
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- architecture , Australia , Benoy , Building , David Jones , design , interior design , luxury , news
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No expense spared at Claire Rendall’s Sydney Harbour project
Every interior designer dreams of delivering a completed project of uncompromising excellence, exactly to the client’s specifications — how many can say that, four years on, a client has not changed a single thing since moving in? London-based designer Claire Rendall can, and tells Perspective it’s because “we care about the details” With a rare …
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- Interiors
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- art , Australia , design , designer , Home design , interior , luxury , residence , Sydney
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Chairity Project by Cult sees designers reinterpret a future classic
For the 2016 edition of the Chairity Project by Cult, designers were asked to reinterpret the Officina chair which was designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Magis just two years ago In its third edition, the Chairity Project from Australian design firm Cult sees 16 creatives reinterpret the Officina chair from Magis. Each creative is …
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- Interiors , Products
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- architecture , Australia , design , designer , exhibition , furniture , interior design , interiors , news , travel
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mud australia creates unique ceramic ware in a range of colours
When Shelley Simpson first started mud australia in 1994, she had no idea that her products would soon be sold from New York to London The story of mud australia is one of those inspirational tales of someone finding their passion and then turning it into an international success. Shelley Simpson, the founder of mud australia, had no formal …
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- Interiors , Lifestyle , Products
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- art , Australia , ceramics , design , designer , food , interior design , interiors , mudaustralia , news , product design , travel
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studio505 has updated Nanyang Primary School in Singapore
Singapore’s Nanyang Primary School has been transformed through both design and colour thanks to Australian design firm studio505 Considered one of Singapore’s best primary schools, Nanyang Primary School dates back about 100 years — and while this history adds gravitas to its reputation, it has also meant that some of its buildings were unable to meet modern educational standards. These …
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- Architecture
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- architecture , Australia , Building , colour , design , designer , inspiration , news , Singapore , studio505 , travel
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15th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia
We roundup what’s happening at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia With previews of each exhibit starting on 26 May in Venice, the international architecture community will descend on the city to celebrate the 15th edition of the Biennale’s Architecture Exhibition. Pritzker Prize-winner Alejandro Aravena is the curator of the event, and last …
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- Architecture
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- architecture , Australia , biennale , Building , Chile , design , designer , exhibition , Hong Kong , interior design , Italy , Korea , La Biennale di Venezia , New Zealand , news , Singapore , travel
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Redevelopment of Mandurah Forum by Benoy revealed
Benoy has unveiled Mandurah Forum’s $350 million redevelopment A global studio of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, Benoy has announced that the AU$350 million redevelopment of Mandurah Forum in Western Australia has now been officially launched. Benoy confirmed its involvement last year as the concept interior designer collaborating with local practice and project architect …
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- Interiors
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- architecture , Australia , Benoy , Building , design , fashion , interior design , interiors , news , retail , travel
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ThomsonAdsett has designed Australia’s first retirement living village for arts patrons
Leading international architecture and design firm, ThomsonAdsett, has designed Australia’s first retirement living village for arts patrons Taking its name from Arthur Streeton, one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Streeton Park is located a short walk from the Heide Museum of Modern Art and overlooks the Yarra River in Melbourne. Recently completed, the $40m project …
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- Architecture , Interiors
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- architecture , Australia , design , interior design , interiors , news , travel
