A collaboration of creative architects and entrepreneurs masterfully blended heritage charm with contemporary style to deliver a new kind of hotel in Sydney’s Surry Hills. It’s the Paramount House Hotel. It all began with the redevelopment of Paramount House after Citadin Pty Ltd, a Sydney developer, purchased the Australian Headquarters of the Paramount Picture Studios in 2007 and then its adjacent film storage warehouse in 2013. Fox Johnston was engaged to restore them, ope

Bellaire House has come full circle. A clever and much-needed transformation by Austin Design Associates has taken this original 1968 mid-century house in Beaumaris back to its original character after it had been renovated in true 80s style (think bland apricot, pale grey and peach tones). In fact, Fiona Austin, Director, and her team have accentuated what was left of the original house, removed and any trace of the 80s renovation, and added a creative modern twist. “We’ve t

Reid House is a striking, immaculately designed townhouse offering simplicity and easy living for the empty nesters who call it home. This new residence, located in Beaumaris, the bushy beachside suburb on Melbourne’s outskirts, recently received a High Commendation at the 2018 Bayside Built Environment Awards for Best Medium Density – Dual Occupancy. And when you take a close look, it’s really no surprise. With spaces designed by Kirril, on behalf of Lowe Design and Build, i

Jardan's flagship store in Melbourne was the perfect opportunity for IF Architecture's Iva Foschia to select a contemporary brick tile to adorn the floors of the stripped back and refurbished building in Church Street, Richmond. Housed in a two storey, light filled space, entering the new showroom is much like stepping in to a sophisticated, stylish and relaxed family home. The architect's brief was to highlight Australian craftsmanship, products and material, in keeping with