This Month
How the pandemic has turned the home into a self-contained universe
From bushfire bunkers to COVID-safe sanctuaries, the shortlisted residences in this year’s Houses Awards tackle pressing issues head on.
- Dan F. Stapleton
Design trends come and go – Sue Carr’s vision has never wavered
A master at creating calm and focused interiors, the designer who eschewed curtains and cushions is celebrating 50 years in the trade.
- Stephen Todd
Why collectable design is turning the heads of traditional art lovers
Handcrafted pieces that happen to be functional have become highly coveted – and gallerists are ready to change spaces to meet the demand.
- Stephen Todd
La Samaritaine in Paris gets a second life
After being declared hazardous to public safety, the famous department store is back, its art nouveau ironwork and glass ceilings lovingly restored.
- Stephen Todd
June
The artists using blockchain to keep their work unique (and valuable)
Designers and other creatives are embracing the non-fungible token frenzy to create digital scarcity for their authenticated, one-off works.
- Stephen Todd
Maurice Terzini takes cues from the street for his new eatery
The restaurateur wanted to capture the urban buzz of central Parramatta for his second CicciaBella venture, which is modelled on the humble Italian trattoria.
- Stephen Todd
Meet the architects building luxury into green homes
Clever sustainability features are becoming must-haves at the top of the market as homeowners seek creature comforts that don’t harm the planet.
- Dan F. Stapleton
Northern lights: a glimpse inside Pyongyang’s retro hotels
North Korea might be the hermit kingdom but it has a well-staffed, if not thriving, tourism industry and its hotels look like they belong in a Wes Anderson film.
- Stephen Clark
