SuperExpo – Inspiration in Design & Textiles – Gold Coast – June 5 to 7

Australia’s largest trade exhibition for the window furnishings and specialised textiles industries
Australia’s largest trade exhibition for the window furnishings and specialised textiles industries

Australia’s largest trade exhibition for the window furnishings and specialised textiles industries is now 2 weeks away,and TOSO Australia will be exhibiting and this will give you the opportunity to see why not all roller blinds are the same and … Continue reading

Stonnington Pound Redevelopment

Architecture Matters sought to negotiate the contrasting hard-edged urban and idyllic parkland settings surrounding the Stonnington Pound site. Responding to the contemporary architecture of the existing Pound building and adjacent Stonnington Depot complex, they seeked to meet the projected requirements for … Continue reading

Flat-packed housing that is both adaptable and sustainable. I think I hear Ikea calling..

In a world increasingly challenged by both man-made and natural disasters, Grid has been designed as a sustainable housing prototype. Src: archilovers Photo’s:© Brett Boardman It can be configured to suit almost any climate or orientation and can be readily and … Continue reading

Nixon Tulloch Fortey Architects: Behind the historical facade

Its a historic home with a not so historic interior, but simply stunning and the very clever team at Nixon Tulloch Fortey architects based in Cremorne Melbourne have transformed this residence into a Victorian modern abode. Behind its historic facade, … Continue reading

TOTALLY FRESH!

What an amazing product. FreshWall purifies inside air while also allowing you to grow herbs and other edible plants indoors. Taking away a lot of the mess associated with indoor herb gardens, and the unattractive appearance of many air purifiers, … Continue reading

Chamberlain Javens Architects and K.P.D.O = Magic!

This is House 1, located in Middle Park Melbourne and it is the collaboration of Melbourne based firms Chamberlain Javens Architects and  K.P.D.O. Keeping the original 1930′s Art Deco front, this renovation is a delightful mix of Art Deco and contemporary … Continue reading

Koo Koo – It’s Friday!

A little bit quirky, a little bit cute! This is a designer mailbox perfect for those of you who still enjoy the trill of sending and receiving snail mail. The concept was developed by Bill Playso and the design came from industrial designer Justin … Continue reading

STRATA LEVY TRAPS

Flash can drain your Cash . . .   Often an overlooked cost of owning an apartment is strata levies, which fluctuate depending on the sophistication of the building’s services and facilities. Even a one-bedroom apartment on the city fringe … Continue reading

Backyard Room – redefining the Aussie backyard.

Launched in March this year at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show where it won the sustainability award and the silver award for best garden, Backyard Room is an innovative new offering from the team at Archiblox.   Whether … Continue reading

Talk about Slick (Heritage too)- Annandale

The commission to design a new family home for clients posed a number of challenges and possibilities.   The site was unusually large for the area having never been subdivided like its neighbours, but came with a run down worker’s … Continue reading