At this year’s Milan Design Week (20 to 26 April 2026), Alcova returned for its 11th edition, spanning two compelling sites that spoke to the layered character of Milan’s urban fabric. The first Alcova space unlocked a series of previously never-been-seen spaces within the Baggio Military Hospital – a vast, green enclave in the Primaticcio […]
The acclaimed Brisbane-based architect, who has designed jaw-dropping coastal homes under Shaun Lockyer Architects since 2009, will bring his residential prowess, modernist eye and open mind to assessing this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) entries. Lockyer admits there’s also something in the judging process for him. “It’s a time of self-reflection,” he says. “If […]
A historical sacred meeting ground for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people has returned to its roots as a modern gathering place, now welcoming visitors from around the world in Melbourne’s Seafarers precinct. Ten thoughtful years of regeneration along the Birrarung (Yarra River), opposite South Wharf, have resulted in the $600 million Seafarers project by Riverlee. […]
Last week, the Minns Labor Government unveiled The Cutaway, Sydney’s newest cultural and events playground that will operate 24/7. What was once a concrete shell housed beneath Barangaroo Reserve, is now a highly-stylised, world-class cultural and events space. Sitting at a massive 10,000 square metres, including two mezzanine levels and a total capacity of 3000, […]
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