mid-century modern

March 6, 2024

A less common way of living: Opening up a pre-war Singapore flat

MONOCOT’s refresh of this conservation flat includes a new courtyard, an open plan and Mid-Century Modern vibes.

June 26, 2023

The new eclecticism

The home of interior designer Ryan Fernandes and his partner Dr Vikram Bhakoo is an amalgamation of their cultural heritage and discerning taste, where each room tells a compelling story of the life they’ve crafted together.

May 1, 2023

Colourful pops and a mid-century modern touch

A couple’s love for mid-century modern design and retro style is reflected in this colourful home in Singapore.

February 28, 2022

Beyond catching light

Jack Lovel's ongoing project to document the work of Iwan Iwanoff is culminating in the launch of an updated hard cover edition of his book – Catching Light – alongside a special exhibition in Melbourne.

August 9, 2021

This Family Home is a Labour of Love

Built by the owner’s own hands and designed to host large family gatherings, Mid-Century House is a true celebration of kinship.

December 12, 2019

Why Is Mid Century Modernism So Perennially Popular?

Writer and freelance journalist Domenic Bradbury has published many books in the field of architecture and his latest, Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses is a comprehensive survey of the ever-popular Mid Century style.

May 27, 2019

Tropical Modernism: 80ADR-House By ONG&ONG

ONG&ONG expands on the Modernist language of a house, and adapts it for a multi-generational family in Singapore.

December 27, 2018

Modernist Meets Modern In Foomann’s Latest Composition

Foomann designs a modern update and extension to a mid-century gem in Melbourne.

July 10, 2018

A Design-Led Airport Hotel Lands In Mascot, Sydney

Fox Johnston Architects and Space Control interior designers have joined forces to make sure Sydney’s airport hotel offerings didn’t lack a design conscious option.

January 29, 2016

How Nest Architects looked at mid-century modern from a new perspective

Today, this mid-century modern home is as contemporary and liveable as it ever was and proof of the longevity of well-considered modernist design. Rebecca Gross reports.