As we grapple with the dual pressures of a housing crisis and an ageing population, Hassell principal Ben Rees and residential sector co-leader Jeremy Schluter explore the emergence of a unique architectural hybrid: the medical-residential complex. It’s not just a trend; it’s a potential paradigm shift, a lifeboat in the challenging landscape of modern urban […]
Global design company Wendelbo has transitioned from a residential brand to a versatile player in both the home and commercial markets with furniture offerings that combine comfort with craftsmanship. ‘Resimercial’ describes the blurred distinction that exists between residential and commercial spaces today. Love or hate this catchy portmanteau, it has a meaningful real-world application, persisting […]
From the luxury suites of the Titanic and Queen Mary to the bedrooms of Real Madrid football players, Vispring mattresses are finding new homes in the abodes of Australia’s rich and famous. Renowned British luxury bed maker Vispring has officially launched in Australia with a flagship showroom in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Armadale. The […]
In architecture and design, as in life, nothing is static. The buildings and homes we occupy are in a constant state of flux, shifting and evolving to align with the needs of those who live, work and play within the sheltered structure of four walls and a roof. For many architects, this cyclical relationship between […]