Beijing Design Week (BJDW) launches this week with an expanded program and new locations dotted across the Hutongs of the sprawling capital. Genevieve Zoe Murray gives ADR the lowdown on the most intriguing creative installations and collaborations on the ground at the bustling design hub.
ADR looks at stage one of Russell & George's transformation of an existing 1950s suburban house into one half of a grander vision, dubbed the Bride and Groom. Stage one is the bride, a decadent layered and luxurious series of reception and sleeping rooms.
Residential design at its best looks to forge meaningful links to the Australian landscape, beyond the quaint vernacular of the rustic shed or fibro shack. Peter Salhani looks at the contemporary Australian house for MEZZANINE.
Following an American trend, the tiny house movement is a social push towards downsized living. Hundreds of Australians – families included – are joining the movement, and their reasons are varied: environmental, financial, ease of construction.
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