contemporary
Project
200 years down, 200 to go
Historic Littlebourne Guest House was one of the first settler houses built west of the mountains two centuries ago. Now, a renovation and extension are designed to secure the next 200 years.
Project
Anything but standard
Ministry of Design crafts playful interiors for The Standard, Singapore, blending mid-century style with lush tropical luxury.
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Omnicom’s Melbourne headquarters revitalises a heritage icon on Bourke Street
The new headquarters for Omnicom in Melbourne’s CBD sees heritage re-invigorated with style and finesse.
Ideas
New book explores the architecture of multigenerational living
‘Come Together’ takes a global view of multigenerational design, an increasingly popular phenomenon with some especially notable examples in Australia.
Workplace
The keys to Carr’s workplace fit-out
From building selection to amenities, circulation and materiality, Carr’s fit-out for law firm Russell Kennedy is a comprehensive piece of workplace design.
Articles
Unveiling a canvas of inclusivity with GH Commercial
GH Commercial explores the crossroads where artistry meets education with the Social Canvas Collection. Four unique styles articulate the philosophical cornerstones of inclusive design, designing empowered spaces which reflect the diversity of our communities.
Articles
Healing through art: a look at identity, history, resilience and rain
Lizzy Stageman blends ancestral wisdom with artistry to reveal grand life stories in her contemporary Aboriginal designs. ‘Finding My Place’ transforms her original art into captivating commercial textiles, wall coverings & acoustic art.
Project
7 projects reshaping Chinese architecture today
The new wave of architecture shaping the changing face of China is extraordinary. We round up 7 projects – from floating monasteries to breathtaking high rises – that reveal the scope, skill, history and tradition that is Chinese architecture today.
Project
Skyscraper design, construction & history of the high rise phenomenon
An in-depth look at the history and evolution of the iconic skyscraper design; from 10-storey origins to a century-long competition to be named the tallest building.
Articles
Arthur G furniture from Henry Sgourakis
Designer furniture brand Arthur G has teamed up with multi-disciplinary designer Henry Sgourakis to create an all-new furniture range, and they’re celebrating in Sydney.
Articles
Commercial Inspired, Residential Applied – Arthur G by way of Henry Sgourakis
Designer furniture brand Arthur G has teamed up with multi-disciplinary designer Henry Sgourakis to create an all-new furniture range, and they’re celebrating in Sydney.
Products
EDITION by Living Edge Is Officially Here, And We’re Obsessed!
Launched recently at this year’s Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, EDITION by Living Edge flies in the face of design convention to celebrate the blurred lines between art and furniture. It’s rebellious, cheeky and we can’t get enough!
News
10 Reasons to Join Us for Contemporary Wine In Design
Here’s your cheat-sheet to CWID. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out!
Lighting
Illuminated Design: Melbourne’s Satelight
Custom luminaires designed and manufactured locally
Finishes
VERONA Leather in New Colours
The pure-aniline collection from Contemporary Leathers gets five new nature-based colours