Located in Yarralumla, Canberra, the clients purchased the adjoining property to their existing contemporary residence to accommodate a tennis court, indoor swimming pool and guest accommodation. A new simple, single level off-form concrete structure houses the heated pool, shower facilities, a kitchenette and a sitting area with a fireplace…..more
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Eames: The Architect & The Painter (ACMI)
As part of its Long Play program, the Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the Australian premiere of Eames: The Architect & The Painter which will screen from 1 to 17 June. James Franco narrates the story of 40 years of creativity from powerhouse couple Charles and Ray Eames…..more
Patane Residence by bureau^proberts
The home was designed for a close knit, young family and occupies the crest of a hill facing south towards breathtaking views of the Brisbane city skyline and Mount Coot-tha. A series of connected pavilions perched on solid concrete platforms encourage exploration and interaction whilst portraying a sense of permanency and refuge for occupants…..more
Mountford Road by Shaun Lockyer Architects
The “Mountford Road” project is a small but dramatic intervention into a 1950’s post war house, originally designed by the “Bell Brothers” (also well known for their furniture). The design exercise comprised essentially two aspects to the brief; the first being about the pragmatics of accommodation needs, while the second was about light, volume and air…..more
Bondi Penthouse by MPR Design Group
This new addition places a lightweight, metal-clad structure on the roof of an existing Art Deco building…..more
Gibbon Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects
The Gibbon Street House is an overtly contemporary extension to a Queenslander cottage on a typical small lot site in inner city Brisbane. The design looks to update the existing architectural vernacular on one hand while offering a challenging juxtaposition with the new built form….. more
Portland Street Duplex by MPR Design Group
Located in Sydney’s suburb of Dover Heights, this sloping site incorporates two attached dwellings designed to maximise the expansive views west towards Sydney harbour while each incorporating generous and intimate living areas, three bedrooms and basement rumpus room…..more
G House by Bruce Stafford Architects
The G House by Bruce Stafford Architects has a long and narrow design that sits away from the road facing harbour and Manly views…..more
Skirt + Rock House by MCK Architects
Beautiful Skirt and Rock House located in Vaucluse, designed by MCK Architects…..more
California Dreaming Project by Bild Architecture
California Dreaming is one of a continuing series of projects exploring adaptations of Australian suburban typologies to contemporary housing requirements…..more
Refurbishment Project by Marc Dixon Architect
An extension to a 1930’s residence in East Melbourne creates a contrasting link between the old and new, designed by Marc Dixon Architect…..more
Super Whatnot Bar by Marc&Co & Nielson Workshop
Super Whatnot is an industrial style restaurant bar located in the heart of Brisbane…..more
Drew House by Anthill Constructions
Beautiful sustainable home with unique design features located near the Great Barrier Reef, QLD…..more
Last Call for Entries - 2012 Australian International Design Awards
Entry to the 2012 Australian International Design Awards in both Product Design and Service Design closes Friday 30 March 2012….. more
Maleny House by Bark Design Architects
“The ‘Glass House Mountain House’ in Maleny, celebrates its site, perched on the edge of the remnant rim of the Glass House range, as well as the essence of its place – ‘sky and mountains’. Translated into a place of ‘glass and stone’ inextricably connected to its landscape it has qualities of being anchored, robust and earthbound as well as being transparent, light and floating”…..more
Bondi House by Katon Redgen Mathieson
Designed by the architectural firm of Katon Redgen Mathieson, the four-story Bondi house is located on Sydney, Australia’s Bondi Beach. The house was designed to maximize the uninterrupted views of Icebergs and the beach. The house can only be described as both elegant and classy with finishes in white terrazzo, Calacatta marble, American walnut timber, and dark bronze throughout….. more
Sneakerology by Facet Studio
In each of the 200mm x 600mm boxes, one by one, sneakers are carefully collected. The boxes are repeated, and offset by half unit on each level, and carried through repeatedly over an entire wall. Something which has little meaning on its own, when repeated 281 times over, creates an euphoric effect for one to experience a heightened emotion….. more
K3 House by Bruce Stafford Architects
This dramatic renovation centers around a spacious internal courtyard defined by natural rock face and lush vegetation. Large sliding glass doors in the main living area enable a seamless flow between inside and outside….. more
Vic-Heritage Free iPhone App
Vic-Heritage, a free app for iPhone, explores the architectural and historical gems of Melbourne and regional Victoria, providing access to the Victorian Heritage Database while on-the-go….. more
Yalumba Winery by Grieve Gillett
Yalumba is Australia’s oldest and most successful family owned winery. The company’s success is driven by tradition and innovation….. more
Think Brick Awards 2011
Entries for Think Brick’s 2011 Think Brick Awards are now closed. One of the richest design awards in Australia, submissions for this year have exceeded expectations, with a record number of entries received across the range of categories, which include the About Face Award, the Student About Face Award, the Horbury Hunt Award, and the new Open Face Award….. more
Florsheim Launches Luxury Sydney Flagship Store
The new Florsheim flagship store in Sydney is designed by renowned International architect Eric Carlson, director of Carbondale, Paris. Eric Carlson recently designed the new Louis Vuitton stores in Paris and Japan and has designed a distinctly modern and iconic retail space for the Florsheim store located at the Westfield Sydney City Centre….. more
Hill End Ecohouse by Riddel Architecture
Architecture | Where: Brisbane, QLD
An Ecohouse residence in inner Brisbane by Riddel Architecture….. more
The Resort House by Bower Architecture
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
Description from the architects: The Resort House is a project of transformation, where a dark and dilapidated existing suburban house has been converted into a hidden oasis, abundant with natural light and seamlessly integrated indoor and outdoor spaces….. more
The Leo Burnett Office Interior by HASSELL
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
The distinctive interior for advertising agency Leo Burnett Sydney by HASSELL….. more
The Camperdown House by Carter Williamson Architects
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
Description from the architects: The clients at Rowley St wanted their new home to capture something of the wistful adage “a man’s home is his castle”….. more
Showerline - Contemporary and Stylish Bathrooms (VIC)
Furniture / Interior | Where: Victoria
You might not know the name, but chances are you may have experienced the products – Showerline has been helping Australians create contemporary and stylish bathrooms for over three decades….. more
Morris Nunn and Associates - Saffire Freycinet Resort (Tasmania)
Architecture | Where: The Freycinet Peninsula, TAS
The Saffire Freycinet Resort designed by Morris Nunn and Associates, located in Tasmania….. more
Breathe Architecture - Orrong Road House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
The Orrong Road House located in Melbourne, designed by Breathe Architecture….. more
Thomas Frank Design Studio - Interior Design (Melbourne, VIC)
Interior Design | Where: Melbourne, VIC
Images include three projects from Thomas Frank, a small melbourne-based interior design studio, including (in order) a temporary christmas installation sponsored by Swarovski, an interactive underground sculpture gallery and the interior of a Lorne beach-house….. more
Hassell - Adelaide Zoo Giant Panda Forest (Adelaide, SA)
Architecture | Where: Adelaide, SA
The Adelaide Zoo Giant Panda Forest, designed by HASSELL, is one of the world’s leading exhibits for the iconic and endangered giant panda species….. more
Heffernan Button Voss Architects - Trial Bay House (Tasmania)
Architecture | Where: TAS
The Trial Bay House located in Tasmania, designed by Heffernan Button Voss Architects….. more
Marcus O’Reilly Architects - Sorrento House (VIC)
Architecture | Where: VIC
Marcus O’Reilly Architects has carefully designed a low key, site responsive beach house in Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in Australia…..more
Middap Ditchfield Architects - Peregian Beach House (QLD)
Architecture | Where: QLD
The Peregian Beach House located in Queensland, designed by Middap Ditchfield Architects….. more
New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant (Chatswood, Sydney)
Food / Restaurants | Where: Chatswood, NSW
Recently opened New Shanghai Chatswood Chase restaurant brings together the best of authentic Shanghai cuisine in a traditional 1930’s street-style setting….. more
Dock4 Architecture - Rockwall Bar and Grill (Hobart, TAS)
Architecture | Where: Hobart, TAS
The Rockwall Bar and Grill designed by Dock4 Architecture, located in Hobart, Tasmania….. more
Dock4 Architecture - White/Perrin House (Tasmania)
Architecture | Where: TAS
The White/Perrin House designed by Dock4 Architecture located in Bull Bay, North Bruny Island, Tasmania….. more
Marcus O’Reilly Architects - St. Kilda House (St. Kilda, Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: St Kilda, VIC
Located on a highly desirable street two blocks from the beach in the Melbourne suburb of St. Kilda….. more
Marcus O’Reilly Architects - Kyneton House (Kyneton, Victoria)
Architecture | Where: Kyneton, VIC
This single story house is located on a leafy well established street in Kyneton….. more
Base Architecture - The Stonehawke House (Brisbane)
Architecture | Where: Brisbane, QLD
The Stonehawke House located in Brisbane, designed by Base Architecture….. more
Room 11 - Allens Rivulet House (Tasmania)
Jared Poole Design - Seafarer Residence (Surfers Paradise, QLD)
Architecture | Where: Surfers Paradise, QLD
Located in Surfers Paradise, Australia, the Seafarer residence was designed by Jared Poole Design….. more
Scale Architecture - Australia St Infants School COLA (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
“The Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) is the result of the Australian Federal Government’s….. more
Shaun Lockyer Architects - Lockyer Residence (Brisbane)
Architecture | Where: Brisbane, QLD
The design of this house is all about creation of a simple, cost effective “pod”….. more
Koichi Takada Architects - The Cave Restaurant (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
Beautiful restaurant designed by Koichi Takada Architects, located in Maroubra, Sydney….. more
Chenchow Little - Freshwater House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
The Freshwater House located in Sydney, designed by Chenchow Little Architects….. more
BVN Architecture - Elysium 154 House (Noosa, QLD)
Architecture | Where: Noosa, QLD
The Elysium 154 House designed by BVN Architecture is located in Noosa, Queensland….. more
Bojan Simic - The Orb House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
Australian architect Bojan Simic has designed the Orb House in Melbourne, Australia….. more
MCK Architects - Queens Park House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
MCK Architects have completed the Queens Park House in Sydney, Australia….. more
Architects EAT - Elm & Willow House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
This project involves restoration and alteration to the existing Edwardian house….. more
Matt Gibson - Fame Agenda (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
Australian architect Matt Gibson has designed a shop interior for the fashion retailer Fame Agenda….. more
MAC Interactive Architects - Stirling House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
It’s gorgeous architecture like this that remind me of why I love timber and concrete….. more
Christina Waterson - Architect/Designer/Artist (Brisbane)
Architecture | Where: Brisbane, QLD
Australian artist, maker and designer Christina Waterson has released a new range of furniture and homewares called the Bloom Series….. more
Tony Owen Partners - Moebius House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
Beautiful house located in Sydney designed by Tony Owen Partners….. more
Clive Wilkinson Architects / fitzpatrick+partners - One Shelley Street (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
Check out this amazing sustainable office building designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects and fitzpatrick+partners for Macquarie Group Ltd…… more
Dane Richardson - House 11 (Dunsborough, WA)
Architecture | Where: Dunsborough, WA
“Australian architect Dane Richardson designed this house in Dunsborough, Western Australia; as his own personal residence and home office….. more
White Architecture - Pavilions Southport Broadwater Parklands (Gold Coast)
Architecture | Where: Gold Coast, QLD
Located on Australia’s Gold Coast, this recently completed civic space designed by White Architecture will play….. more
Edgecliff On The Beach - Penthouses (Hampton, VIC)
Architecture | Where: Hampton, VIC
Positioned only metres from the water on Beach Road, Edgecliff has uninterrupted views….. more
Elenberg Fraser Architecture - St. Falls (Falls Creek, VIC)
Architecture | Where: Falls Creek, VIC
“Situated in Falls Creek, the development is an essential and exciting new Gateway concept for the Village….. more
BARK Design Architects - Marcus Beach House (QLD)
Architecture | Where: QLD
“The Marcus Beach house celebrates a natural, coastal setting providing its occupants with an inextricable relationship….. more
Michael Edward Harvey - Primo Estate Winery (McLaren Vale, SA)
Architecture | Where: McLaren Vale, SA
“Primo Estate is a purpose-built tasting facility in McLaren Vale, South Australia….. more
‘The Meeting Place’ by ASPECT Studios (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
“The Meeting Place by ASPECT Studios is a playful architectural installation in Little Hunter Street, Sydney, NSW Australia….. more
Omvivo - The Latis Bathroom Collection (Victoria)
Architecture | Where: VIC
“Omvivo, an Australian manufacturer of bathroom products, have sent Contemporist a sneak preview of the Latis bathroom collection….. more
Max Pritchard Architect - Southern Ocean Lodge (Kangaroo Island, SA)
Architecture | Where: Kangaroo Island, SA
Southern Ocean Lodge is being described as Australia’s first “Super Lodge”; and has already been named by Tatler Magazine following a worldwide survey as Hotel of the Year 2009….. more
Tony Owen Partners - Bill’s House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
“Tony Owen Partners have designed a house in Sydney, Australia for a client who is a concrete contractor who built the house himself….. more
Kavellaris Urban Design - The Perforated House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“This project to us is a platform to establish a critical dialogue within our built environment; to raise questions as much as it is to finding solutions. The project is a critique on our cultural attitudes and how we determine them….. more
Max Pritchard Architect - Emu Bay House (Emu Bay, SA)
Ashton Raggatt McDougal - Melbourne Theatre (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“Ashton Raggatt McDougal (ARM) architects completed the design of the Melbourne Recital Centre and the neighbouring Melbourne Theatre Company helping to transform the formerly derelict Southbank area of the city to the dynamic district it has now become….. more
Neeson Murcutt Architects - Whale Beach House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
“Whale Beach House is located in the south-east fold of a steep, thickly vegetated hillside, below a towering escarpment, and looks out along the beach to Careel Head….. more
Andrew Maynard Architects - Anglesea House (Anglesea, Victoria)
Architecture | Where: Anglesea, VIC
“For Andrew Maynard Architects‘ latest design, a holiday home in Anglesea VIC, the clients’ requirement was simple: more space for their growing and aging family….. more
Nicholas Burns - Johanna House (Johanna beach, Victoria)
Architecture | Where: Johanna Beach, VIC
“A discrete addition to the landscape, a journey of gradual and layered concealment, opening landscape and ocean….. more
Sean Godsell - Glenburn House (Glenburn, Victoria)
Architecture | Where: Glenburn, Victoria
“The house is located at the top of a hill and enjoys panoramic views of quintessentially Australian landscape….. more
Jackson Clements Burrows - Separation Creek House (Victoria)
Architecture | Where: VIC
“The treehouse is sited in the bush fringe of Separation Creek, perched on a steep forested hillside….. more
Elenberg Fraser Architecture - Huski Apartments (Victoria)
Architecture | Where: VIC
“Built on a corner site, Huski is a five level apartment hotel, open for both the winter and summer….. more
Jackson Clements Burrows - Cape Schanck House (Victoria)
Architecture | Where: VIC
“The undulating landscape at Cape Schanck is primarily a combination of cleared grass dunes (locally known as the Cups region) and expansive areas of dense Coastal Heath and Ti-tree shrub….. more
Andrew Maynard Architects - Barrow House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“The Barrow extension appears as an arrangement of timber boxes, each independently rotated and subjected to varying amounts of extruding and manipulating forces….. more
Andrew Maynard Architects - Tattoo House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“The Tattoo house is Andrew Maynard’s latest built project. The building is a small extension to an existing 3 bedroom house in Fitzroy North, Victoria….. more
Andrew Maynard Architects - Vader House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“Emerging from behind its high boundary wall, the distorted roof form of Vader House interrupts the symmetrical roof line typical of Fitzroy….. more
McBride Charles Ryan - Letterbox House (Melbourne)
Architecture | Where: Melbourne, VIC
“It’s like a half space, half enclosed, half open. Neither in nor out - a new version of the good old Aussie verandah….. more
Fox Johnston Architects - The Muston St House (Sydney)
Architecture | Where: Sydney, NSW
What a beautiful House! Fox Johnston Architects designed this house in the Mosman neighborhood of Sydney….. more
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