What you see is what you get at the All Hands Brewing House on Sydney’s King Street Wharf. This creative design by Maddison Architects showcases a craft brewery, openly celebrating the full production side of the brewing process, from milling, to fermenting and serving in tanks. So, once inside, what you see is all the pipes leading down to where your glass is filled at the bar. Ironically, it was the site’s challenges that essentially helped this award-winning design to evol

For a market leading retailer and supplier of specialist, high quality culinary ingredients, cookware and books, the fit out of The Essential Ingredient’s South Melbourne store could be nothing but exemplary. Bequeathed with the design legacy of its many past lives, including a garage, hair salon and gift store, creating a dynamic space reflecting The Essential Ingredient brand was a challenge relished by design partners Wilson ID and Bent Architecture. First and foremost was

When Dan Gayfer was asked by his client to renovate her apartment In St Kilda, what he found at his first site visit was a completely unexpected surprise. Dan saw no ordinary apartment, but a unique space created from a grand old Victorian home that had been subdivided into two dwellings. And because his client lived on the first floor and owned the car port underneath, she also owned the air space above it, then occupied by an old, unused internal balcony in dire need of rep

Claremont House embodies innovative construction and thoughtful design. Aside from a material palette that will leave lovers of industrial chic simply drooling, what’s so extraordinary about this home is the way this contemporary industrial style juxtaposes the design’s rustic, heritage touches, reflecting the heritage house that once stood on the block. In fact, Claremont House is the result of the subdivision of an old heritage property. In its place is this remarkable spli

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

There’s a whole lot of history behind the walls of Fitzroy’s Bentwood café in Napier Street. Not only paying homage to its namesake, being the space once occupied by Thonet, but also thoughtfully referencing the heritage surrounds, in the C.F. Row apartments above, the adjacent laneway of red pavers outside and the exposed heritage wall within. But what sets Bentwood apart is the clever and deliberate fusion of rich heritage with striking contemporary design. Even before you

It is, without doubt, a sophisticated approach to a new local landmark and focus of community admiration. Eve Apartments on the corner of Macdonald and Eve Streets, Erskineville, greets visitors with a modern, sculptural façade of white glazed tiles, followed by sweeping curves of Midnight Blue thin brick tiles, gracefully lining the ceiling and grand entrance walls. It is a design masterpiece and a statement in new urban luxury. For its first development in Sydney, Fridcorp

It's not only discerning local coffee drinkers and passers by who stop at Coffee Supreme in the fabulous new location in Wolloongabba, Brisbane. Anyone with an eye for clever design will be taking a quick peek, too. Adorning the countertop walls, as well as the floor, are Robertson's Building Products' pressed red brick facing tiles. Their versatility as both a wall and floor solution, and their clean, fresh look make them a popular choice among many of our customers. And the

Two Kiehl stores have recently undergone a significant face lift, selecting Robertson's Building Products' rustic thin brick tiles to adorn the walls of its retail outlets. It's a great example of how one brick tile product can be used to create two completely different outcomes, both perfectly suited to their target market and end use. Kiehl's Chadstone store in Victoria selected a Robertson's Building Products rustic blend to adorn its walls. The combination of tan/red rust

In Melbourne’s Earl Street, Kew, only a minutes walk from the Willsmere Road shopping strip and 10 minutes walk from the Yarra River and its spectacular walking trails, you’ll find The Earl apartments. While it’s certainly true that apartment buildings can often resemble boxes stacked on top of one other with little character and variation, it’s definitely not the case at 35-39 Earl Street. The building’s interesting design and thoughtful use of brick facing tiles, supplied b