Hotels
Having owned a three level car park in Melbourne’s CBD for around a decade, James Fry decided he wanted to do something a little bit outside the norm, something different for a city that revels in being different; after banding around ideas of a...
Lifestyle
By transforming an underground site into a multifunctional and modern wellness space on Melbourne’s Russell Street, Travis Walton Architects (TWA) have created something entirely new for the area; at the same time paying homage to the different...
Bars & Nightlife
There's room for over 800 patrons at this sprawling pub set over four floors in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, various rooms and spaces all vertically integrated throughout this ambitious venue to encourage urban exploration. From the...
Eating Out
A good coffee isn’t difficult to come by in Melbourne. In fact, it's harder to avoid. And the cafés? They all look so damn good, how does one step out from the crowd? Assembly are doing things their own way, and may have your...
Eating Out
Screeching onto the scene in Sydney suburb Camperdown, Deus Bar & Kitchen is kickstarting itself into action for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Founded by Tom Walton of Bondi beach's The Bucket List along with Andy...
Eating Out
Building on the iconic venue’s heritage as a Surry Hills institution synonymous with good times, the new look Dolphin Hotel has been given a modern overhaul split into three spaces: the Dining Room, Wine Room, and Bar complete with...
Eating Out
'The space is imagined as the found sanctuary of a harsh terrain traveller, creating refined resources which are of the land,' begins Brad Mitchell, the student architect who scooped top honours in last year's inaugural Mercedes-Benz Design Award by...
Eating Out
A catering outfit and small chain of cafés, Sydney's La Cantina has a recent addition to its arsenal, in the guise of La Cantina Café St Leonards; a cornerstone for a design-led apartment block. Local studio Blank Creatives were responsible for...
Eating Out
Simplicity is key at Melbourne eatery GOODdays Brunswick. The Vietnamese restaurant is small and unpretentious, concentrating on quality over quantity; so much so that owner and head chef Nam Nguyen has created a menu with only one appetiser, and...
Eating Out
Laying roots on Wulugul Walk at Sydney's major new lifestyle development The Streets of Barangaroo, Anason (the new restaurant from author and head chef of lauded Balmain eatery Efendy, Somer Sivrioglu) is giving diners a true taste of Turkey in a...
Eating Out
Embracing the authentic foundations of real Mexican street culture — family, friends, and fun — famed Melbourne tapas bar MoVida enlisted Technē Architecture and Interior Design to give the second outlet of their taqueria offshoot Paco’s...
Bars & Nightlife
Opening last March following a major $10 million redevelopment of its heritage-listed building on Adelaide's King William Road, Electra House Hotel is a multi-layered treat for the city's bons vivants. Opposite Adelaide Town Hall (famed...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
Dispatches
Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
Dispatches
Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...