Perth

September 18, 2023

The Habitus Tastemaker’s Guide with Abound Studio

As avid travellers and the creative minds behind design strategy studio Abound Studio – James and Alison Huntly are the perfect people to share their favourites places to shop, eat and stay. Discover their top picks both in Perth and around the world; all with an eye to design.

August 16, 2023

The Bromley gives humble homage to mid-century Australian design

The Bromley by Dalecki Design offers a harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor spaces within a family home where mid-century modernism was an inspired starting place.

May 30, 2023

Photographer Jack Lovel takes us to Palm Springs for Modernism Week

Taking his Iwan Iwanoff exhibition to Palm Springs, Melbourne-based photographer Jack Lovel shares his experiences and highlights at Modernism Week in this Habitus exclusive.

November 17, 2021

Stitched Together

Providing shelter from the harsh coastal environment, D Residence is a multi-level concrete home in Scarborough, WA, designed by CAPA for a young, active family of avid surfers.

September 13, 2021

Designed To Be Expressive: Shutter House by State of Kin

State of Kin's bold use of colour and unique style comes to life in Shutter House, a Perth home that embraces the joyfulness of design.

August 25, 2021

The Third: A Home That Celebrates the Nuanced Nature of Company

In a design revival, the claustrophobic layout of this federation-era home has given way to refreshingly open spaces and natural connections.

April 28, 2021

Premium Living Coupled With The Gift Of Generosity

Sitting proudly atop Mount Pleasant, Cirque is an award winning, well rounded multi-residential building that provides the best in high density living.

April 12, 2021

Every House Should Have A Garden Room

An interstitial entry chamber with a definitive mood gives way to an expansive ‘garden room’ in Nic Brunsdon’s artful addition to this heritage cottage in East Fremantle, Perth.

August 3, 2020

Considered Density

Part urban infill and part urban heritage protection, this renovation and extension is the second stage of an innovative sub-division project in Perth.

June 18, 2020

Edwardian Meets Mid-Century

A mid-century modernist inspired house in Perth designed by architect Beth George for a modern family to feel at home in nature.

April 1, 2020

Dialling In with Kate Fitzgerald of Whispering Smith

Habitus chats to Perth-based architect Kate Fitzgerald, founder of Whispering Smith, on what her practice looks like now and accomodating for the future.

November 21, 2019

Taking The Corner Takes The Cake

Residents of King George House in East Freo, Perth, by Robeson Architects enjoy the confluence of commercial and contemporary in this bold design.