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The sauna designed with Mount Fuji in mind – and in view

The sauna designed with Mount Fuji in mind – and in view

With prime views over Japan’s Mount Fuji, Yū Momoeda’s sauna facility defies typical standards to respond to the undulations of nature.

CLT cabin-hopping across Japan

CLT cabin-hopping across Japan

Designed by PAN- PROJECTS, Earthboat is a series of mobile cabins set across the mountainous regions of Japan and built entirely with Japanese cedar CLT.

This interiors pair are at the cutting edge of Melbourne hospitality

This interiors pair are at the cutting edge of Melbourne hospitality

Hayley Mitchell and Samantha Eades are creating some of today’s best restaurants, most exciting cafés and bars, and extraordinary hotels and resorts.

Cult’s Richard Munao on Stories Indesign

Cult’s Richard Munao on Stories Indesign

The founder and managing director of iconic Australian furniture brand Cult joins us on the podcast to discuss his journey through the world of commercial design.

Australian design on show at Osaka World Expo

Australian design on show at Osaka World Expo

The 2025 Osaka World Expo 2025 is well and truly open, with Buchan’s Pavilion representing Australia on the global stage.

From Expo 88 to AI: Buchan celebrates forty years in Brisbane 

From Expo 88 to AI: Buchan celebrates forty years in Brisbane 

The Brisbane studio of global architecture and design practice Buchan is launching into 2025 by celebrating its forty-year anniversary and moving to a new studio.

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

Michael Brand talks us through a new book on the architecture of Naala Badu, the culmination of Sydney Modern Project.

Hotel Toranomon Hills, where ‘slow’ design meets fast-paced urban landscape

Hotel Toranomon Hills, where ‘slow’ design meets fast-paced urban landscape

Set amidst Tokyo’s cyberpunk skyline, this hotel and restaurant nevertheless bring significant Scandivanian softness to the scene.

Fireflies and sushi where Tokyo meets Sydney hospitality design

Fireflies and sushi where Tokyo meets Sydney hospitality design

Vie Studio has designed a glowing example of a dynamic hospitality setting, inspired by Japan’s undulating fascination with fireflies.

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

We met the architectural design team behind Powerhouse Parramatta as they gave a talk on the milestone project at Western Sydney University.

Shining salon of distinction by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Shining salon of distinction by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

A hair salon in the Japanese capital blends a language of metal and water in a distinctive, original design.

‘Work hard, play hard’ at Centara Grand in Osaka

‘Work hard, play hard’ at Centara Grand in Osaka

A hospitality venue in the heart of Osaka comprising four dining options – a place where nostalgic pastimes meet high-end dining.