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Melbourne

Furniture to pass on

Furniture, for Anne-Claire Petre, “has greater significance” when there’s an emotional attachment to it. As designer and principal of anaca studio, this is something she seeks to create in her own designs, making pieces that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Two Homes, Two Generations, One Roof

HOUSE house is an appropriate name for this twin-dwelling in Melbourne’s Richmond. Using the shell of two Victorian Terraces, Maynard Architects have designed one piece of architecture that acts as two homes.

Fonda

Bright, textured and playful, Techne’s latest fit out in the Melbourne CBD capitalises on the merits of the site to create a festive and functional restaurant space.

Popol Nah

Honduras meets Melbourne in a new Lygon Street eatery that couples tradition and modernity.

Long Shot

Elana Castle takes a seat at Long Shot Cafe in the emerging Dockland’s Collins Square precinct.

Fashioning a Home

Piero Gesualdi’s career reflects a rich and adventurous imagination. And this, says Stephen Crafti, informs his remarkable make-over of an unprepossessing army drill hall into a home and a professional base.

Terrace Transformation

A mindful, intelligent renovation of a Melbourne terrace house yields a bright, flexible space that belies its modest size and engages with the surrounding urban texture.

Fishy Business: A Fish Shop with Style

A Richmond fit out puts a fresh twist on the neighbourhood fish shop, capitalising on its site’s original features and blending them with modern elements.

Cartier celebrates its new Melbourne Address

On the evening of Thursday 2 February Cartier Maison hosted a glittering red carpet event in the Grand Lobby of 101 Collins Street, Melbourne. The highly anticipated event attracted VIPs, celebrities and media personalities, including Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, model Rachael Finch and fashion designers Yeojin Bae, Richard Nylon,Toni Maticevski, J’Aton. Dressed to impress […]