The unique 1880s ‘Queen Bess Row’ terrace house in East Melbourne had been compromised after years of varied use and wear and tear. The Heritage listed building ‘Queen Bess Row’ was built in 1886 by renowned architects Tappin Gilbert and Dennehy, in the wealth of the gold rush. Designed with forethought for technological improvements such […]
In the Canadian town of Saint-Donat a traditional house has been given a new space: a white prism standing on a concrete pedestal, that has been designed to appear like a refined version of the existing building. Montreal-based ACDF designed the extension for the family, who were looking for a larger area for their numerous children to play […]
Over 4 days in March 2018, commercial flooring brand, Shaw Contract, invited a group of clients to experience the bustling city of Shanghai, China and take an exclusive tour of its Nantong Mill. The state of the art Nantong facility represents a long-term investment in the Asia- Pacific region for Shaw, featuring new machinery with […]
A new lighting collection from Parachilna named Gémo showcases the centuries-honed glassblowing skills of the Venetians. Designed by Luca Nichetto, the lamp has a faceted shape and imprinted surface evoking a ball of yarn: hence its name Gémo, which means ‘yarn ball’ in the Venetian dialect. The mouth-blown glass lighting collection offers a spin on […]
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