Running until 28 February, Fire, Water, Building at Melbourne’s 3553 Gallery reimagines architecture’s relationship with elemental forces, shifting from risk aversion toward deliberate engagement. Set against the backdrop of environmental crises – bushfires, building fires and floods – the exhibition examines safety-driven design paradigms and the regulatory frameworks that shape contemporary practice. In their place, […]
In a cosmopolitan city like Melbourne, there is no shortage of incredibly delicious, exceptionally designed hospitality offerings. It’s impossible not to encounter at least one new opening a week if you spend even a fraction of your time on social media. When Orlo, James Klapanis’s latest hospitality venture in Collingwood opened a few months ago, […]
Sitting pretty on one of Melbourne’s trendiest strips, Smith St Bistrot by Anthology Studio is full of bespoke detailing and European articulation. The venue is helmed by chef-restaurateur Scott Pickett, who is also responsible for some of Melbourne’s most popular and stylish eateries, such as Chancery Lane, Longsong and Matilda. Dripping in romantic Parisian decor, […]
Designed by DKO, this boutique-sized apartment block in Melbourne’s Collingwood has a unique aesthetic that both complements and contributes to its setting. There are few suburbs in Melbourne that have arguably as strong of a personality or local street culture as Collingwood and it was with this in mind that DKO approached the design of […]
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