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A Perth Design Studio Shaped by Light, Craft and PlaceThe new office of a Perth design firm makes a strong case for the workplace as a living portfolio. Rather than filling the studio with showroom gestures, the…
Profile: The Landscape Architect Behind a Northbridge Rooftop GardenHigh above the laneways, bars and converted warehouses of Northbridge, a rooftop garden is bringing a different kind of public life to Perth’s inner city. Its…
A Guide To Perth’s Most Memorable Sunday MarketsSunday markets around Perth offer a useful way to read the city through its buildings, streets and public spaces. The best examples are not simply collections…
The 2024 WA Architecture Awards: Highlights From A Local SceneThe 2024 WA Architecture Awards offered a clear snapshot of a design culture shaped by distance, climate and a strong sense of place. Held in Perth, the annual…
A Kitchen Island Reimagines Recycled Plastic and Marble DustThe kitchen island has become a piece of architecture in its own right. It defines circulation, gathers people, conceals appliances and gives a room its visual…
The Woodturner Behind Australia’s Custom Bowl BlanksBefore a turned vessel appears on a console, kitchen island or styled shelf, it often begins as an unremarkable block of timber. The shape is hidden inside it,…
How a Sloping Block in City Beach Became a Multi-Level Family HomeOn a hillside in City Beach, the fall of the land becomes the organising idea for a contemporary Perth residence. Rather than flattening the site into a…
Terracotta tiles for outdoor living in Western AustraliaTerracotta brings a particular warmth to Australian outdoor spaces. Its earthy colour sits comfortably beside limestone, recycled brick, native planting and…
Perth’s Warehouse Era Finds A New Design LanguagePerth’s design culture is entering a productive period of reconsideration. Across the inner city, former workshops, showrooms and industrial sheds are being…
Behind The Design Of A Boutique Bed And Breakfast In The Swan ValleyA boutique bed and breakfast in the Swan Valley has a particular design brief. It must feel restful enough for weekend visitors, practical enough for…