Leopold Banchini profile: A sense of place from Sydney to Switzerland

Leopold Banchini is nothing if not internationally mobile. So how does this architect, whose Marramarra Shack has recently been turnings heads in Australia and around the world, build authentic connections to places as far apart as Sydney, Lisbon and Bahrain?

Fast Food: Slow Design

Dedicated to creating designer environments for their fast moving fare, the owners of Grill’d decided to lift the interior design credentials of the brand, enticing customers to linger longer at their flagship outlet in Flinders Lane.

Skip the lead times, shop StylecraftNOW

Stylecraft’s coveted collections of local and international designer furniture are now quicker and easier to acquire than ever before, thanks to StylecraftNOW.

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Comfort designed for the cycles of life

For nearly half a century, King Living has been designing and engineering furniture that exemplifies the principle of lasting quality.

Q&A: When Mim met Tim at Royal Oak Floors

A recent Design Talk Series event presented by Royal Oak Floors saw Melbourne-based interior designer, and founder and principal of Mim Design, Miriam Fanning in live conversation with our editor.

Adam Markowitz on craft, architecture and the art of making

Melbourne-based architect and object maker Adam Markowitz blurs the line between design and craft, bringing a deeply considered, material-led approach to his work. As both a practising architect and furniture designer, Markowitz explores how objects can respond to space, light and human use.

The next phase of Passivhaus in Australia

Returning to Melbourne this month, Australia’s official Passivhaus conference THRIVE turns its attention to the commercial case for high-performance building.