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Armadale

A perfumery with somewhere to sit

A perfumery with somewhere to sit

For Libertine Parfumerie’s new Armadale boutique, Tamsin Johnson looked to the warmth of the home and the rhythm of old-world shopfronts to make fragrance retail feel slower, richer and more personal.

Rag trade warehouse meets mid-century at AP Design House’s Henne store

Rag trade warehouse meets mid-century at AP Design House’s Henne store

Recalling the warehouses of yesteryear and reflecting the label’s own sense of restraint, Henne’s new retail outlet is turning heads in Melbourne.

Japanese delight in Melbourne’s CBD

Japanese delight in Melbourne’s CBD

Making a splash on the hair spa scene, the latest project from X + O makes a little slice of Japan right at home in suburban Melbourne.

Richards Stanisich wins Australian Grand Prix at Dulux Colour Awards

Richards Stanisich wins Australian Grand Prix at Dulux Colour Awards

The use of a single colour as the pivotal and defining design strategy, the unconventional application of contemporary colour on heritage projects, and the softening of traditionally ‘hard’ building typologies were observed in the winning projects at the 39th Dulux Colour Awards.

David Hicks on reimagining Bouzy Bar in Armadale

David Hicks on reimagining Bouzy Bar in Armadale

When tasked with redesigning Bouzy Armadale, Interior Designer David Hicks approached the project with a philosophy of refinement rather than reinvention.

Loopcreative brings Victor Churchill’s fine food legacy to Melbourne

Loopcreative brings Victor Churchill’s fine food legacy to Melbourne

A new flagship for boutique butcher Victor Churchill opens its doors in Melbourne celebrating 10 years.

Sculptural simplicity, inspired by Brancusi

Sculptural simplicity, inspired by Brancusi

Inspired by the sculptural modernist works of Brancusi, Deadly Ponies Armadale is a humble yet intriguing store, subtly hidden behind steel mesh curtains.