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The Granny Flat Becomes a Design Opportunity in Western AustraliaAcross Western Australia, the humble granny flat is being reconsidered as something far more ambitious than a detached bedroom at the back of a suburban block.…
Inside Perth’s New Destination for Considered LightingA new showroom in Perth is making the case for lighting as a piece of architecture rather than a finishing touch. Designed by a local lighting studio, the…
A modular shelving system shaped by Perth’s architectural rhythmA new shelving system from a Perth architect brings a distinctly Western Australian sensibility to the domestic interior. Rather than treating storage as a…
From Shadow to Sunlight: Reworking a 1970s Family HomeWhen a young family bought this 1970s house, they saw more than low ceilings, dark timber, and a maze of enclosed rooms. Beneath the dated finishes was a…
Adam Goodrum and the Australian outdoor furniture changing alfresco livingAustralian outdoor furniture has often been treated as a practical extension of the home: durable, weather-resistant and easy to stack away when the season…
A guide to the best architectural tours in Perth and surroundsPerth rewards visitors who look beyond its skyline. The city’s architectural character is shaped by limestone civic buildings, post-war modernism, carefully…
Why Green Is Defining Australian Interiors This YearWhy the color green is dominating Australian interior design this year is less about a single fashionable paint shade and more about a wider shift in how…
Behind the Design of a New Restaurant in Perth’s CBD Using Local TimberA new restaurant in Perth’s central city is making its material palette part of the dining experience. Instead of treating timber as a decorative finish…
Event Preview: The 2025 Contemporary Wine In Design AwardsPerth’s design culture is shaped by a distinctive relationship with place. Light, climate, material availability and a growing appetite for considered…
How a Small Garden in Subiaco Became a Lush Outdoor RoomIn the established Perth suburb of Subiaco, space is often measured in narrow setbacks, compact courtyards and carefully protected pockets of greenery. Yet a…