Journal
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently revoked Breathe Architecture's brilliant sustainable and affordable living scheme Nightingale, at the behest of one solitary senior member. A passion project for Jeremy McLeod, we sent...
Journal
It’s safe to say that Julia deVille has more than a passing interest in death. However, when her interest came together with training in jewellery and taxidermy, she found her art. Her studio, a converted warehouse in Melbourne’s Collingwood,...
Journal
For anyone who’s done a bit of long-haul flying, chances are you’ve come across the island, city and nation of Singapore. But if you’ve only ever seen the inside of Changi airport, or a quick stopover tour of the hawkers’ markets and...
Fashion
It was a London icon that inspired Australian jewellery designer, Phoebe Porter, to create her awesome ‘Transit’ series of jewellery. Taking their visual cue from Harry Beck’s famous 1933 London Underground map, the pieces “explore ideas of...
Journal
In 2009, Australian photographer Louise Hawson embarked on a journey in her own ‘backyard’, picking up her camera and exploring a new suburb of Sydney every week for a year. Each suburb was a new blog post on 52 Suburbs, keeping many thousands...
Journal
For a long time it seems ‘The Colonies’ have been hidden in the shade of British Imperialism. But as attention turns to the new world, countries like Australia and New Zealand are using design to tell the stories of the past and to carve out a...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...