• An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

    Description provided by designer.Kobe is a city where the sea and mountains are close together, with its urban area spreading across the slopes at the base of the mountains. In the Sannomiya area (the current city centre), the most important urban axis connecting the sea to the mountains is Flower Road, running north-south from Shin-Kobe Station to the port. The Second Pier, the site of this project, is located at its tip.Kobe Port prospered as a mooring facility for conventional cargo ships, bu
  • Jewel Box by Tamsin Johnson Interiors

    In this extract from Tamsin Johnson’s new book Tamsin Johnson: Contrast, Space, Harmony, published by Rizzoli, Tamsin reflects on designing this two-storey terrace in Paddington for a “fashion wunderkind” client.
  • Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

    LISTEN HERE!The founder and design director of Mathieson Architects joins me at The Commons in Sydney for this latest episode of STORIESINDESIGN. Phillip Mathieson opens up on his career in architecture as well as his wider influences and design approach. The discussion ranges from formative personal experiences to the practical realities of running an architectural practice, while outlining the principles that guide Mathieson’s residential-focused work.Mathieson begins by reflecting on hi
  • Floating Pavilion / Studio RE+N

    © Kejia Mei architects: Studio RE+NLocation: Xinxing Town, Songyang County, Zhejiang Province, ChinaProject Year: 2025Photographs: Kejia MeiArea: 85.0 m2 Read more »
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  • How to design and build a dream home on owned land

    Owning land changes the building process. Instead of searching for a location, the focus turns to how a home will sit on your specific block and what practical decisions need to come first. If you’re ready to build on your own land, this is the stage where good planning really makes a difference.Understanding how your land, lifestyle, and the build process connect helps set clear direction. Let’s go through the important steps to help you turn your block into a home that feels right
  • Peninsula University Hospital by Bates Smart and Architectus

    The redevelopment of Frankston Hospital – now Peninsula University Hospital – designed by Bates Smart and Architectus, reimagines and reorientates an existing campus, through careful intervention, into a welcoming institution in close dialogue with its place.

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