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Suupaa Restaurant and Convenience Store / IF Architecture

Valeria Silva — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Enigmatic and eclectic, Suupaa is a first-of-its-kind, hospitality concept for a hybrid fast-casual Japanese restaurant and konbini convenience store. Acknowledging the cultural significance of 'konbinis' in Japan, the design for the venue extrapolates key aspects of the familiar typology into the modern fit-out, bringing forward ideas of utilitarian materials, fastidious organisation, efficiency, and innovation.

IF Architecture Studio / IF Architecture

Valeria Silva — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

In Collingwood, the IF Architecture Studio acts as an incubator for design ideas, a multifunctional space that expresses its experimental process and philosophies. The practical requirements of the studio are embraced as opportunities to refine existing ideas, realise previously unrealised concepts, and explore a bold point of view through vibrant colour, dynamic forms, and inventive spatial divisions.

Hotel House / Splinter Society

Hana Abdel — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Regionally located, the homeowners wished for a second city home to maintain a connection with friends, family and the excitement and amenities of urban life. A new build tailored for brief stays, the Hotel House dissects the components of a boutique hospitality experience – encompassing glamour, convenience, cultural immersion, and meticulous attention to detail – to devise an elevated architecture and interior framework for their holiday retreat.

Host House / Splinter Society

Hana Abdel — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Commencing as a worker’s cottage, the Host House evolved through an incremental design process, expanding to accommodate a growing family. The original white cottage was first extruded to extend the pitched roof volume to run from the front to back of the site behind the original facade. This cottage then 'hosts' a number of new black volumes and articulated programs added over time. These finely detailed black features express externally and create unique space forming intersections cutting through the interiors.

Kew House / John Wardle Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This refurbishment of an architect’s own home completely remodels the spaces allowing for the way the clients live now and will live into the future. The opportunity was to design spaces for socialising and for retreat; to tailor spaces for specific objects of importance, beauty and meaning. The refurbishment highlights unique moments of finely designed and crafted joinery and furniture and celebrates the value of the hand made. Using timber as the primary material and neutral tones throughout allows the client’s extensive art collection to add colour, pattern and texture at various locations to reflect individuality and surprise.

“A Vase May Give a Shape to a Room”: In conversation with John Wardle

Vladimir Belogolovsky — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:30:00 +0000

John Wardle (b. 1956) founded John Wardle Architects in Melbourne, Australia, in 1986. His early interest in architecture started with encountering objects and precious bits and pieces of demolished buildings at the demolition yard owned by his father’s friend.

Three Stories North / Splinter Society

Andreas Luco — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

In its most recent incarnation, Three Stories North is an untraditional family home that embraces its layered history. Working with creative clients, the design approach is informed by their initial belief that beneath its previous renovations the building’s industrial heritage is quite unique. The project’s primary objective is to realise its existing potential rather than replace it with something entirely new. The design is first and foremost a process of reduction to allow the character of the original building to be the primary feature. A key component of this is to retain and reveal the masonry construction giving the home an undeniable warehouse feel. Many original details such as arched doors and fireplaces are maintained in working order. Where possible the imperfection of the brick walls are celebrated as an indication of their history.

Cornerstone House / Splinter Society

Andreas Luco — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Located in the north-side suburb of Northcote, the Cornerstone House emerges as an ode to the rugged beauty inspired by the project site itself, referencing the quarries that once typified the area. A stone quarry is an awe-inspiring place where raw meets refined at an impressive scale. The approach to the design is likewise to push the opposing notions into a harmonious balance that adds rich experiential qualities into the fabric of the building, ultimately creating an enhanced living space for our clients.

Marina Tower / DKO

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Marina Tower is the tallest tower in New Quay Central’s master plan at 44 storeys. The architectural proposition was to challenge the normal conventions of the high-rise typology – the stacked repetitive floor plate – with a sculptural urban form with shifting and cantilevering floor plans and apartment types.

Peel Street / DKO + Design Office

Daniel Tapia — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0000

There are few suburbs in Melbourne that have arguably as strong of a personality or local street culture as Collingwood, the inner north of Melbourne. In the past ten years we have seen a strong push towards increased density and desirability due to its proximity to the CBD, but more importantly because of the street, food and art culture. The gentrification of Collingwood has come at a cost, with many examples of middle-class values driving certain flavors and styles of development and architectural style.

Australian Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Biennale Will Cultivate Thousands of Temperate Grassland Species

AD Editorial Team — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Following an open competition, the Australian Institute of Architects have announced "repair" as the theme of the Australian Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Baracco+Wright Architects, collaborating with artist Linda Tegg, will oversee the cultivation of "thousands of temperate grassland species" within the pavilion, alongside "large-scale architectural projections." According to the AIA, "visitors will enter a physical dialogue between architecture and endangered plant community, reminding us what is at stake when we occupy land."

Pumphouse Point / Cumulus Studio

Daniel Sánchez — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:00:50 +0000

Located just inside the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Pumphouse Point was originally constructed as part of Tasmania’s hydro electric scheme and has been unused for over twenty years before being redeveloped.

Kerferd / Whiting Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Recognisable ‘dignity-of-style’ developed through familiar forms and archetypal elements.

The POD / Whiting Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Primarily designed from inside out for views & sun also conscience of creating very sculptural form; object in the landscape. Not to blend, but to sit in opposition, a manmade imposition. Removed all trace of archetypal house elements to produce a subtle blurring of the line between art and commerce.