In contrast with ubiquitous high-shine accessories, shine-free fixtures and finishes exude a subtle tactility and pared back luxury – particularly in wet areas; where glazed porcelain, mirrors and polished chrome have long been the standard.
There are many dichotomous aspects to Trent Jansen – designer, maker and perhaps even historian. The iconic furniture designer brings us closer to our collective past through the modern interpretation of urban legends, as discussed in MEZZANINE.
John Wardle Architects, in collaboration with Phillips/Pilkington Architects, has created a truly unique, state-of-the-art public space with its Jeffrey Smart Building at the University of South Australia.
House in Double Bay, designed by Tribe Studio, is a simple, rectangular prism, clad in timber and painted black. It reveals a hint of its interior softness through double-height window openings, lined in twinkling white tiles.
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