Laura Box

Marlo Lyda on the liberating potential of waste – and why we shouldn’t call it that

Driven by experimentation and material reuse, designer and maker Marlo Lyda is an expert in extrapolating new design potential from discarded materials.

A family home by an architecture power couple

When architects Eva-Marie Prineas and Peter Titmuss bought a Stanmore Victorian Italianate family home, a decade-long renovation process began. Now, the home is finally finished.

Earth is the new client

Sarah K says we’re facing a reckoning as consumers. How can design embrace sustainability without erasing itself? The multi-disciplinary designer is on a mission and has more than a few ideas up her sleeve.

Through the grapevine

Reflecting the subtle sophistication of family run winery Stoney Rise, Cumulus delivered a refined and welcoming cellar door for these vintners.

Ultimate privacy hides a sculptural interior

Hidden behind curving rammed earth walls and dark timber cladding is Portsea House by Wood Marsh: A sculptural, minimal home ideal for entertaining.

Sandcastle rises from the sloping shores of Sydney Harbour

Rising from a hill in the coveted suburb of Point Piper, Sandcastle is a luxury home prioritising heavenly harbour views and a sumptuous selection of furniture.

There’s no stopping art and design: The best upcoming programs in 2022

We’re kicking off 2022 with a little reminder that there are some incredible events on the horizon. Take a look at the program from Melbourne Design Week 2022 and check out what’s on at the 23rd Sydney Biennale.

An “aqueous” home fused with sustainability

An experimental “aqueous” concrete façade curves fluidly around Brush House, a Melbourne family home designed by Leeton Pointon Architects.

A Modern Embodiment of Traditional Hong Kong

On one of the world’s most populous islands, the ample living and recreation spaces of Atrium House Hong Kong makes it particularly desirable.

Big in China: White Rabbit’s First Exhibition Since June

Opening for the first time since Sydney was plunged into lockdown in June, White Rabbit Gallery is back with its newest exhibition, Big in China.

Pantone Delivers a Very Peri Start to 2022

Pantone has once more announced its iconic Color of the Year, revealing next year’s colour to be Very Peri – a deep, periwinkle blue.

Collections Crafted with the Utmost Care and Love: Elan Plus & Skupa

High end joinery and a dedication to refined craftsmanship lie at the heart of Boris Tošić’s work. It comes as no surprise, then, that Tošić’s Elan Plus and Skupa ranges, available at Living Edge, exhibit an exemplary display of timberwork and a unique comprehension of furniture design.

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

Phoenix

Phoenix

Liebherr

Liebherr

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

Shade Factor

Shade Factor

Artedomus

Artedomus

ducksnest. Furniture

Living Edge

Kleenmaid

Kleenmaid

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Stories By Laura Box

Marlo Lyda on the liberating potential of waste – and why we shouldn’t call it that

A family home by an architecture power couple

Earth is the new client

Through the grapevine

Ultimate privacy hides a sculptural interior

Sandcastle rises from the sloping shores of Sydney Harbour

There’s no stopping art and design: The best upcoming programs in 2022

An “aqueous” home fused with sustainability

A Modern Embodiment of Traditional Hong Kong

Big in China: White Rabbit’s First Exhibition Since June

Pantone Delivers a Very Peri Start to 2022

Collections Crafted with the Utmost Care and Love: Elan Plus & Skupa