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How biophilic design is reshaping Perth’s commercial spacesPerth’s commercial interiors are becoming greener, calmer and more closely connected to the character of the city itself. Across workplaces, hospitality…
Why Western Australian marble is returning to kitchen benchtopsFor years, the Australian kitchen has been shaped by an appetite for engineered stone, polished porcelain and highly controlled surfaces. These materials…
Inside the Wine Bar That Doubles as a Gallery in SubiacoIn Subiaco, the familiar wine bar formula has been given a more considered setting. Bottles, glasses and small plates share the room with artworks, design…
Five Australian tile collections reshaping bathroom designBathrooms are becoming more deliberate, expressive spaces in Australian homes. The familiar formula of white walls, chrome fittings and a single band of…
The local designer merging heritage and modernismIn Perth, the relationship between old and new is rarely abstract. It appears in limestone walls softened by decades of weather, bungalow verandahs facing…
How a Former Warehouse Became a Light-Filled Fremantle StudioIn Fremantle, the most compelling studios often begin with an imperfect shell. A high ceiling, a generous floor plate and traces of former industry can provide…
Behind the scenes of a sustainable Perth Hills renovationA renovation in the Perth Hills begins long before demolition. The real work is often found in the quieter stages: walking the site, reading the slope,…
Rammed earth gives a Perth visitor centre its sense of placeAt the edge of a national park near Perth, a new visitor centre is conceived as more than a point of arrival. Its architecture establishes a slower transition…
Designing a bathroom with a bathtub and separate showerA bathroom that includes both a bathtub and an independent shower can offer a generous daily ritual: a quick, efficient rinse in the morning and a slower soak…
The craftsperson behind custom door handles in FremantleIn a Fremantle workshop, a door handle begins as a considered response to architecture rather than a generic hardware selection. It may be shaped from brass,…
