US2314 US2314 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Apartments and Multi-unit Tall order The adaptive re-use of a historic Sydney brick-making kiln was a design challenge on several levels not least because of the planning requirements In an urban context This new apartment tower doesn't sit in isolation its sculptural form is a direct response to the Melbourne city grid and the riverside Docklands location On principle Large balconies, comprehensive soundproofing and an emphasis on space just some of the functional design elements integrated into these riverside apartments More quietly modern Warm wood tones, a restrained palette, noted artworks and demure furniture all contribute to revamped hotel The George's comfortable, uncluttered ambience Urban REJUVENATION Facing the city's oldest buildings on one side and its newest on the other, this development is a vital new link in Newcastle's urban fabric future perfect From its strategic design footprint to high-performance rooftop solar water heating, the new IAG Centre in Christchurch is the embodiment of far-sighted building design Challenging convention Unexpected architectural elements distinguish this warehouse from other buildings in its industrial neighbourhood Sweet success From mixed assortments to mixed use the Heards sweet factory in Parnell is now home to a collection of high-end apartments, boutique offices and retail outlets showcase in situ This design company's new office space is a working display of its services, portraying aspects of its design philosophy and potential for collaboration Slide by slide An oasis of modernity in a mostly innocuous industrial neighbourhood, this structure's layers of motif underpin a reputation for ingenuity and detail room to think In the creative industries, an office space should help trigger great ideas. This Chicago ad agency has turned the industrial into the inspirational Open to inspection A translucent canopy across the entire street frontage of this joinery manufacturing plant gives the impression of a slick, sophisticated company All boxes ticked A focus on environmental sustainability influenced every aspect of the design of this community arts centre a brownfields development in the heart of Boston Inspiration station The new offices of DDB Hong Kong are designed to make staff feel inspired and involved. Pared-back, expansive interiors inset with playful communal spaces set the scene Second wind Architectural practice Cameron Chisholm Nicol's new office in a renovated building in Perth's CBD is designed to utilise sustainable workplace initiatives and reduce the office's environmental footprint Cafe therapy Proving that retail and hospitality can feed off each other, the cafe at the centre of this upgraded complex links two retail stores and attracts customers Poster child A local slant on a worldwide brand one of the world's most recognisable hotel businesses has just had a windy city makeover HARD DAY'S NIGHT The brief for the refit of this subterranean venue in Sydney was clear: create a look that could support its triple role as lunch-time bistro, evening bar and nightclub LIE OF THE LAND Wineries tend to protect their viticultural secrets from the masses. Cable Bay Vineyards have captured this mystique with a building that hides in a hillside Sense of place Outdoor connections, honest materials, and an eclectic array of furnishings and fine art make visitors to the reinvented Southern Cross feel welcome We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > 41-02 NZ41-02 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Reflection and repose Similar Stories