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A bold contemporary form and celebration of materiality, showcasing bricks, bluestone and porcelain - embodying the mass of a boulder, delicately floating within the shallows of a deep blue body of pool water, the weighted walls are softened by warm timbers and curves, all perceived through a biophilic line-of-sight. Timothy Kaye - For a family of 6, and large extended family, zones and spaces were designed around interactive family life, large gatherings and entertaining.   - Bold contemporary form and materiality, bricks and bluestone softened by curves. - Seamless flow and Biophilic line of sight connecting Indoor to outdoor garden spaces. - Water movement with surrounding shallows and pool, integrating fluid connection of... More

Originally designed by the renowned, late architect, Wayne Gillespie, the Pickford Residence has undergone a seamless extension by architectural practice Watson Young Architects. Built by Bloom Projects, this residence perfectly blends its original features with contemporary details, creating a fresh and luxurious family home. Framed around an incredible courtyard space, this U-shaped home enables a real sense of connectedness, whilst also offering a whole lot of space for the kids to play and the parents to relax. With interiors by Lisa Buxton Interiors, each room beautifully considers the details from the buildings past, such as the use of the classic Gillespie brass. We love the way this beautiful material palette pairs so flawlessly wi... More

The project came about with the development of a large residential block close to the Elwood foreshore and Port Philip Bay. The brief simply requested a spacious apartment product that was cutting edge and contemporary, but subtle both inside and out. The concept of a large apartment resulted in six single level dwellings, each with the proportions of a small house. The apartments are low maintenance, functionally adaptable to appeal to a range of potential residents, and highly sustainable. Externally, rather than go for a standard “stacked wedding cake” form, the building was set back significantly from the adjoining properties on the lower levels. This allowed the main volume of the building to have vertical sides and reduce... More

'A previously dated but solidly built 90’s style house with ‘good bones’ has been renovated with minimal structural changes but with a comprehensive interior design program. Our clients purchased a large, solidly built and well-located beach house. However, the kitchen was impractical, the large bar unnecessary and the finishes were colourful – the house had the sensibility of a 90’s office interior rather than a home near the beach. Our repeat clients trusted we would give the house a more relaxed and warm feel as well as creating practical spaces for a family that likes to cook and entertain.  As the house was quite large we had sufficient space to enlarge the kitchen and include the client’s sele... More

Situated on the third floor of a classic Grade-II Listed building in West London, this apartment is set across what was once four separate houses. The expansive lateral layout emphasises the extraordinary sense of space.  The living areas communicate through sets of large double doors, so the space can feel private when necessary, but also has a sociable, open flow to it.  The rooms are punctuated with charismatic pockets of colour: a rich brown in the sitting room and subtle peach emerging in the dining room.  Marble and touches of burnished brass are combined with rich fabrics including bouclé, velvet and wool to enhance the sense of feminine elegance and comfort.    For this residential project an Artico... More

Timeless with a twist. Melding a classic yet contemporary interior from which to appreciate a jaw-dropping view of the city skyline, this family home was designed to last a lifetime. Responding to a brief for the ultimate in quality of finishes and furnishings whilst mindfully avoiding a gallery of showpieces, we grounded our aesthetic in the European inflexion of the architectural language. Layering an energetic and warm palette with the selection of playful art, we balanced fine materiality and specification of timeless bespoke furniture pieces, to carefully shape a resounding sense of home for this busy family of six.   Words - Decus InteriorsArchitecture - Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsBuilder - Critharis ConstructionPhotography - An... More

Articolo Milan 2019, designed by Studio Goss as a quiet refuge from the surrounding noise of one of the largest trade fairs in the world. The internal space is partially concealed to passers-by with a single light fitting anchoring a deeply recessed entry portal, further delineated with a steel threshold and over-scaled walls conveying a sense of mass and solidity.   Photography by Willem-Dirk du Toit   More

The artisanal nature of our design studio and our local network of makers opens the door to a world of bespoke lighting possibilities. This collaborative process allows architects and interior designers from across the world to respond to site specific needs or the simple desire for something truly one of a kind.   For this residential project in Australia by Conrad Architects, Articolo lighting was specified for its atmospheric, jewel-like qualities, contemporary linearity and orb-like elements in step with the other circular punctuations of the scheme such as round skylights and mirrors, and a sculpted central stairwell. The pièce de résistance is a bespoke installation of fifty ‘Fizi’ ball lights sus... More

The new business center class A is in the 1st Zemelniy lane, not far from the «Ulitsa 1905 Goda» undegraund station, near Krasnopresnenskaya embankment and the business district Moscow City.The business center project was developed by the UNK Project architectural bureau. A distinctive feature and recognizable element of the architectural appearance of the building is the openwork, grid-like shell on the facade. This principle is widely used in the progressive architecture of the 21st century and it also refers to the model of Soviet constructivism, reminding of the tower of engineer Shukhov. Triangular at first sight in cross-section building has no sharp corners. They are rounded and closed with a mesh structure that softens t... More

As a partial renovation, Harbourview House sees the reinvigoration of the existing kitchen and bathrooms to inject a relevant presence and celebrate key integral elements of the home. Penman Brown layers richness and texture while connecting to a contemporary sensibility and imbedded sense of luxury. Situated in Sydney’s inner north, Harbourview House is set in Manly and sees the renovation of the key functional and most highly trafficked areas of the home – the kitchen and bathroom spaces. The resulting efforts see layered textures, finishes and patterns add a welcomed richness while also sitting within a light and luxury focussed approach. Taking inspiration from the home’s setting and its adjacency to the ocean, an ove... More

The custom designed cabana in Sydney’s harbourside eastern suburbs is the ultimate entertaining space in this newly renovated home by Poco Designs. Opening up to the pool side and enabling the two spaces to merge together, the cabana utilises a monochromatic palette internally and externally. Through the use of brass, marble, venetian plaster and custom furnishes, the home exudes glamour. More

Inspired by a passion for the natural variations in mouth blown glass, Nicci Green established Articolo in 2012 as the next phase in her successful global design career. Inspired by her singular vision to focus on and cultivate ‘the art of light’, the Articolo collection reflects Green’s fascination with the shadow play of light and the inherent soul that is revealed within each individually mouth-blown piece. Nicci’s vision is ever evolving, working alongside a global network of creators to craft pieces with true artisanal materiality, delivering designer lighting that’s high end in its design language as well as its production and quality.  With a rapidly growing collection as well as bespoke commissio... More

Project Brief The original 1888 Italianate building was restored and internally rearranged to accommodate a large family home brief. The extended area to the rear is hidden from the street frontage with the vehicular access to a 5-car garage located under the rear garden and pool.   Conceptual framework The quality and prominence of the original building demanded any addition play second fiddle architecturally. No part of the new works is visible from the streetscape and in time the garage entry will also be hidden with the maturity of soft planting to its entry. With the rear facing south, we used this as an opportunity to break the old and new forms to encourage northern light to the rear living spaces but also allow the amazing b... More