Melbourne institution Brunetti has unveiled its flagship inner-city emporium – a commanding venue designed by TechnÄ“ Architecture + Interior Design – with multiple zones spanning almost 850 square metres. Connecting Collins Street to Flinders Lane, the ambition of the new emporium, which replaces Brunetti’s City Square venue, demanded an architectural design that honours Brunetti’s tradition […]
Research into new interior colour schemes suggests tastes are being driven by yearnings for sanctuary and a simpler way of life. In putting together a trend forecast for 2018, Australian paint brand Wattyl says it conducted research into modern lifestyles and the factors affecting our sense of place and wellbeing. According to the company, its […]
Reacting to the trend towards micro hotels, the interior design department at Scott Carver has developed a concept room with a footprint of just 15sqm. The firm’s designers have devised the micro hotel room concept – nicknamed Fifteen – based on extensive experience with similar projects. The room provides accommodation based on a much smaller […]
While there were plenty of eye-catching designs recognised at this year’s IDEA gala dinner, one piece of work that garnered considerable praise was the Settlers chair by Jon Goulder. We take a closer look at how the chair was conceived and constructed. The winner of the Object – Furniture and Lighting category, the Settlers chair […]
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