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Painted Landscapes Bring Cottesloe Retail Spaces to LifeIn the bright, salt-edged atmosphere of Perth, landscape painter Mia Renshaw has found an unexpected second canvas: the retail wall. Her large-scale murals…
Australian-Made Outdoor Cushions for Perth’s Harsh SunOutdoor seating in Perth has a particular set of demands. Long, dry summers, strong afternoon sun, coastal air and the everyday habit of moving life outdoors…
Integrating Smart Home Tech Without Compromising Design VisionSmart home technology has moved well beyond novelty status in Australian households, but the conversation around its integration often overlooks a crucial…
What the 2024 WA Design Symposium Said About CircularityThe 2024 WA Design Symposium placed the circular economy at the centre of discussion, moving the subject beyond recycling bins, reclaimed timber and material…
Behind the Design of a Minimalist Wedding Venue on the Swan RiverAlong the Swan River foreshore, a wedding venue has to do more than provide a beautiful backdrop. It must work through Perth’s bright summer glare, sudden…
Why Pocket Doors Suit Perth's Compact Apartment LivingPerth's apartment market has shifted dramatically over the past decade, with more West Australians opting for higher-density living in suburbs like Subiaco,…
Alkimos Welcomes a New Display Village by WA Building DesignersPerth's northern coastal corridor has been quietly transforming over the last decade, and Alkimos now sits at the centre of that shift. Once a stretch of…
The Mason Giving Historic Granite Steps a Second LifeBefore a building speaks through its windows, cornices or carved entrance, it often makes contact at the threshold. Granite steps carry the marks of thousands…
Why Low-VOC Finishes Are Changing Perth InteriorsFor Perth designers, paint is becoming a more considered part of the material palette. Colour, sheen and coverage still matter, yet the conversation now…
How a Young Architect Grew a Meadow in Her Perth BackyardIn a quiet street in the inner-Perth suburb of Mount Lawley, an unassuming fibro house sits behind a garden that looks nothing like its neighbours. Where most…
