Open House Perth – Supporting a Better Built WA
Open House Perth has become a significant inspiration and advocate for good design in WA. In the lead up to Open House Perth this weekend we chat with the visionary founder and creative...
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Houses Awards Shortlist – New House under 200m2
Once again the annual Houses Awards has delivered a fine collection of contemporary homes within all nine categories. Here is the shortlist and some of our favourites for New House under 200m2. Click on...
Houses Awards Short List – New House over 200m2
The Houses Awards New House over 200m2. Design Practices Teeland architects Stuart Tanner Architect Tobias Partners O’Connor and Houle Architecture and Landscapes Austin Maynard Architects Peter Stutchbury Architecture Warc Studio Fergus Scott Architects Casey...
Houses Awards Short List – Alteration & Addition under 200m2
2016 Houses Awards for Alteration & Addition under 200m2 Design Practices Benn + Penna Architecture Whiting Architecture and Interiors Owen Architecture Austin Maynard Architects studioplusthree Christopher Polly Architect Clare Cousins Architects MODO Architecture OOF! architecture Interior...
Houses Awards Short List – Alteration & Addition over 200m2
The 2016 short list for Alteration & Addition over 200m2. Design Practices Kennedy Nolan MCK Architects Preston Lane Architect Prineas Evolva Architects Nixon Tulloch Fortey Architecture P/L Freadman White Vokes and Peters (whilst at...
King Living Coup
King Living managed a creative coup last week when they invited Vogue Living’s Editor Neale Whitaker to their Perth showroom to recreate a lounge using their furniture & iconic design pieces. Whitaker’s demure...
Lahaus – Design & Designer Objects
Through our continued research to find and focus on top retail spaces in Perth we came across. Lahaus is an all-encompassing design studio that also sources spectacular designer objects for the home. Here’s what...
WA Architecture & Interior Projects & Events from The Year
Left to Right WA Architecture: Wright Feldhusen; Fringe Architects; Robeson Architects; David Weir; JK Interiors; Officer Wood; Leon House; Fringe Architects; Nic Brunsdon; Jonathan Lake Here are some of our special features on WA...
Australian Design Award Highlights From 2015 To Now
Architects using Colour – Left to Right: Marc & Co; Atticus Milo; Arent Pyke; Jesse Bennett Architect; The Avenue; Marc & Co, Phamily Kitchen, Robin Williams Architects Dramatic Spaces – Left to Right: Saville Isaacs,...
Local & Global Product Design – On Repeat For Our Birthday Special
Left to Right: Shell Bath, Ice Bed, Border Table by Yuki Funakoshi & Marina Ike,, Living Light by Nissa Kinjalina, Michael Anastassiades pendant, Utopia & Utility by Pia and Moritz Wustenberg, The Perch Light...
LOCAL DESIGN presents ‘LOCAL MILAN’ @ MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Local Milan Exhibition 2016. Pic Fiona Susanto At the recent Milan Design Week, 12 significant Australian designers showcased symbolic pieces aimed at exposing local design internationally. Curated by LOCAL DESIGN founder & stylist Emma...
AJCD – A Graduate Practice Setting A New Alliance
Energetic, enthusiastic, and driven by individual and collective greatness, this all female architecture and industrial design firm were drawn together based on similar design, diligence, and spirit. Brooklyn Barber Shop, Claremont The ladies of,...
Dulux Colour Awards 2016 – Highlighting Colour
Progressive colour combinations, stories told with colour plus dramatic and enriched colour schemes were some of the highlights from this year 2016 Dulux Colour Awards, now in its 30th year. Thanks to colour these...
Retail News: Living Edge
We recently visited Living Edge in Northbridge and this is what we loved in-store right now! Cowrie Chair The natural curvature of a sea shell was the inspiration for this chair. Innovation in digital methods...
Memorable Moments from Milan Design Week 2016 – Part II
design-estate present’s part two of our memorable moments from Milan Design Week 2016. Come on our design journey showcasing what we love. Maarten de Ceulaer’s Sundial Chandelier for Nilufar Gallery ‘zephyrus’cabinet Loop Vibrio Modular...
Jennifer Turner – Minimal, Modern with a Natural Twist
Images: Carla Atley. Originally from the UK Jennifer Turner has gained over 15 year’s interior design experience working in hotels, retail, and public spaces both in London and Western Australia. design-estate was attracted to...
Qeeboo – Mass Designer Movement
Pupa by Andrea Branzi Table X by Nika Zupanc Chair X by Nika Zupanc Cherry by Nika Zupanc Rabbit Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni qeeboo design team Launched at this year’s Milan Design week...
Milan Design Week 2016 – Our Memorable Moments
The 2016 Milan Design Week finished last week. Over the next two weeks, we’ll bring you our favourite moments in extraordinary design! Some key trends we picked up included: Space-saving products aimed for a smaller...
Lenses – Designed to Challenge
Interact, move and compose the most dramatic light and soundtrack show with this original prototype called Lenses. New York design agency HUSH produced this audiovisual installation using prisms, light and sound. Software reads the...
Contrasting Aesthetics
When a fashion and interior designer friendship develop into a collaborate, an understated opulence is an outcome. The Aurelio Costarella boutique based in COMO The Treasury was the work of Jack Tooley and Janet...
