The newly opened Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera restaurant has some interesting design influences: the highly irregular shape and scale of the building, architect Alexander &CO’s personal interest in 20th-century classic design and the Australian/New Zealand influences of chef Sean Connolly’s cooking. On paper, the mix makes for a confusing blend, but the reality is an […]
If contemporary Australian design is all about risk taking, the pieces exhibited at Local Milan No 3 during this year’s Milan Design Week seemed to sum it up, writes Susan Muldowney. It’s near impossible to paint Australian design with a single definition and a visit to the Local Milan No 3 exhibition (presented by Local […]
The brief from Melbourne-based fashion label Kuwaii was to create a light-filled, bright modern space with clean lines, but also with a touch of romance, warmth and richness. The retail store located in Fitzroy was originally built in 1852 and along with its neighbours is thought to be amongst the oldest group of retail buildings […]
Set in the grounds of the Hutton Hotel in the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee, the Analog Music Venue has an energy and moodiness to inspire creativity. Designed by Dallas-based design firm, Studio 11 Design, the flow of the venue, which opened in December 2017, deliberately encourages a connected and intimate experience, one specific to […]
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