Introduction to Red Village Observatory Amid the rugged terrain of Panzhihua, China, the newly completed Red Village Observatory by architecture studio TAG offers more than a place to gaze at the stars. It’s a sculptural ode to vernacular architecture, filtered through light, shadow, and raw concrete. Tucked into the foothills outside Yishala Village, a place…
I like that the tray has an airy, casual feel, but what makes it look perfect in the room is the color and texture. The mix of a round and textured item on a smooth and square surface not only creates interest in the room, but also adds a touch of warmth and coziness. This…
Introduction to Holy Water In the Dutch city of Heerlen, Holy Water by MVRDV proposes a playfully irreverent reimagining of the St. Francis of Assisi Church: not as a house of prayer, but a public swimming pool. With the help of Zecc Architecten, the Rotterdam-based studio won a competition to convert the 20th-century monument into…
Introduction to KOMINORU Design’s Small House on a Corner Lot In a city where every square meter counts, KOMINORU Design’s Small House on a Corner Lot comes together like a game of Tetris. Built with a compact, 30 square-meter footprint in Nakano City, Tokyo, the three-story wooden home demonstrates that good design doesn’t need a…
Hamptons, it’s the home design term you’re searching for the most. But here’s the news just in: so many Aussies are getting it wrong. Allow me to step in and show you how to rock Hamptons styling at your place. What is Hamptons styling? The style was inspired by a group of villages in Long…
We asked, you answered! Here’s the list of top things Aussie renters want in their homes, and I’ve gotta say I’m a bit surprised with some of the revelations. After polling our Instagram audience, we’ve come back with the juice on all their pet peeves and must-haves when it comes to selecting a rental. Want…
Feel like your family members are turning into some of Australia’s most-loved TV characters? Well here’s a shock you didn’t expect: maybe you’re the one slowly becoming the Kath Day-Knight of your very own Fountain Gate. Read on to discover which Aussie TV character you are based on the decor in your home. Are you…
Introduction to Keff Joons In a quiet, industrial pocket on the outskirts of Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood, artist Cj Hendry unveils Keff Joons, her most colossal architectural intervention yet. Housed in a cavernous warehouse at 50 Gold Street, the work is less an exhibition and more a disorienting monument to scale and sensation. A tangled explosion…
When it comes to home decor, one of the biggest challenges is creating a space that can seamlessly transition between seasons. You love a dramatic winter look, but is it the best styling solution for those summer months? Or perhaps you’re obsessing over jute and breezy curtains, but they’re not exactly screaming cosy come July….
OLA Palermo: A New Kind of Office Typology In Buenos Aires, New York-based architecture studio ODA has unveiled OLA Palermo, its first major project in Argentina. The bold adaptive reuse effort transforms a decaying parking structure into a lush, multi-functional hub on the edge of Palermo’s famed parkland. With its curving glass facade and sloping…
