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Journal
"You could say I went to the drags and never left" states Simon Davidson as we talk about a chance excursion that began his decade long documenting of muscle and custom car culture. The New Zealand-born, Sydney-raised photographer - who returned...
Journal
One of Australia's oldest wineries, and one of the country's most distinctive brands - Penfolds have been big names in the plonk game since the 1800s. Mature the brand may be, but staid? Not if The Blocks is anything to go by. Debuting a short...
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...
Melbourne
Super-cool bakeries are all the rage, hey? Last year we featured Turin's VyTA Boulangerie and Greek bakery Elektra - both of which looked more like swanky bars than humble purveyors of bread. The latest in this international trend is Baker D....
Journal
Cornea shattering, iris exploding; Craig & Karl's latest large-scale mural literally rips your eyeballs from their optic nerves and smashes them around with colourful fury and rage. 72DP - as they call it - is essentially the transformation of a...
Melbourne
The first carbon neutral office building of its type in Australia, the Pixel building is a decidedly impressive statement of environmental intent from developers Grocon; and we received an equally impressive press release, finely detailing that...
Brisbane
Chances are, if you're not from Australia that is, you may not have heard of Melbourne's Jardan. Which is a bit of a pity, as the family-owned design specialists have a somewhat impressive collection of sofas, tables, beds and accessories that are...
Perth
Having been issued a brief to concoct something clever and colourful, whilst being quick and frugal with finances, Perth based architect Paul Burnham set about transforming the large, sprawling and uninspired space of a 10 year old restaurant...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...
Dispatches
Beer and food pairings can be considered as an underrated art form, and thus can elevate your culinary experience. From heavier meals to lighter snacks, it could elevate the taste buds into a higher plane with the proper beer. For those that enjoy a...
Dispatches
Life insurance serves as a vital financial safety net, ensuring that your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your passing. It can cover outstanding debts, such as mortgages, and provide ongoing financial support to your family. In...
Dispatches
Tick, tock, goes the clock. That's right folks, the deadline to enter this year's A' Design Awards & Competition is looming. And when we say looming, we mean you have just 11 days to submit your works for the 2024—2025 edition. Lauded the world's...