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Bates Smart and the build-to-rent model for city living

Bates Smart and the build-to-rent model for city living

That’s it. It’s a no-brainer. Move to central Melbourne and rent at LIV Munro where the apartments are beautifully conceived and the amenities are beyond outstanding. Build-to-rent is making waves and, through excellent design, the lifestyle of this new way of living is elevated to another dimension.

Jaci Foti-Lowe is making room for fresh ideas

Jaci Foti-Lowe is making room for fresh ideas

Jaci Foti-Lowe has created a highly personal project with ‘The Front Room’, a gallery, creative studio and design store underpinned by 20 years of observation, curation and her experience within the global art and design community.

Modern industrial: Kane Constructions’ new office by ARM Architecture

Modern industrial: Kane Constructions’ new office by ARM Architecture

ARM Architecture took inspiration from Kane Constructions’ gritty urban surrounds to deliver a dynamic workplace as exciting as it is functional.

“The prospect is bright” for Denton Corker Marshall on its 50th anniversary

“The prospect is bright” for Denton Corker Marshall on its 50th anniversary

A firm that plays the “occasional ratbag to their own rule making”, Denton Corker Marshall has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Explore the rules and ratbags that make this Australian-founded architectural practice truly exceptional.

Six Degrees of flexibility in South Melbourne

Six Degrees of flexibility in South Melbourne

A number of flexible/shared offices have popped up across Australia – one being Flex Office, located in South Melbourne. While the base building was designed by Elenberg Fraser, Hickory commissioned Six Degrees Architects to design the ground floor area.

“I am questioning the boundaries of art and where it belongs”: Emma Coulter

“I am questioning the boundaries of art and where it belongs”: Emma Coulter

You may recognise Emma Coulter’s space- and surface-bending artworks at a glance. As one of Melbourne’s most dynamic artists, her work lives at the intersection of painting and site-specific art in a chromo-spatial manner.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

As NGV’s top design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin have big dreams for the design sector. And they’re coming at it with energy and ambition.

Award-winning Olderfleet: “A place where brilliant minds thrive”

Award-winning Olderfleet: “A place where brilliant minds thrive”

This collaborative project — designed by Grimshaw alongside Carr as collaborating interior designers, Mirvac, Suntan REIT and anchor tenant Deloitte — is winning awards left, right and centre. Welcome to the cutting-edge workplace.

Vale Mark Robinson of Flack Studio

Vale Mark Robinson of Flack Studio

It is with sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Flack Studio’s Mark Robinson. One of the Australian design world’s most beautiful people, Mark was that rare person who only saw good in fostering friendships and collaboration.

Build community, then design the building

Build community, then design the building

Andrew Maynard and Mark Austin refuse the binary choice between a fun working environment and serious design. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke with them about the ideas and values guiding their practice.

The delicious Art Deco beauty of Smith St Bistrot by Anthology Studio

The delicious Art Deco beauty of Smith St Bistrot by Anthology Studio

A new restaurant in Melbourne’s inner north is serving up Art Deco French fantasy, pushing the design boundaries like never before.

Saturday Indesign is coming back to Melbourne in 2023

Saturday Indesign is coming back to Melbourne in 2023

Our industry’s most loved event is back in September 2023, coming to Melbourne where we know that collaboration and creative connections are borne in the laneways, the coffee shops, and top designer showrooms.