This timeless hotel combines history,design and craftsmanship

This timeless hotel combines history,design and craftsmanship

Five historic buildings brought seamlessly up-to-date provide a place for people to slow down and connect in this charming Porto hotel.

  • byKaren McCartney

Latest

Design of the times:award-winning Perth architect reflects on four decades of building and designing hospitality hotspots

Design of the times:award-winning Perth architect reflects on four decades of building and designing hospitality hotspots

From pioneering craft beer brewpubs to breezy cafes and new-wave hotels,Michael Patroni has seen – and designed – it all.

  • byMax Veenhuyzen
One small brick for man,one giant leap for mankind
2:43

One small brick for man,one giant leap for mankind

How Lego's little world became a giant leap.

One small brick for man,one giant leap for mankind
2:07

One small brick for man,one giant leap for mankind

How Lego's little world became a giant leap.

Why Brisbane needs more green space,not less

Why Brisbane needs more green space,not less

As climate change intensifies the severity of flooding across the city,our green spaces play a major role in safeguarding the community.

  • byAli Cheshmehzangi
How to create a native garden that birds and people will love

How to create a native garden that birds and people will love

Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.

  • byMegan Backhouse
Advertisement
Designer homeware that does more than just look good

Designer homeware that does more than just look good

The pull of Alessi has lured famous architects and designers to put their stamp on products such as kettles,bowls and juice squeezer,adding another layer to their value.

  • byStephen Crafti
Beneath the living area of this Byron Bay house is an all-black concrete pool

Beneath the living area of this Byron Bay house is an all-black concrete pool

The dramatic exterior of a house in the hinterland’s conceals a warm sanctuary inside.

  • bySusan Redman
We’ve trashed the Yarra for 190 years. Can we really save it in 45?

We’ve trashed the Yarra for 190 years. Can we really save it in 45?

Cars and golfers give way to bots and billabongs in the NGV’s 2070 vision for our much-maligned river.

  • byRay Edgar
Overcoming heritage controls to design award-winning home

Overcoming heritage controls to design award-winning home

Heritage areas such as Albert Park can be tough places to design anything with a contemporary whiff.

  • byStephen Crafti
Brisbane home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Brisbane home office clocks on to win architecture prize

In a sign of changing work-life dynamics,a Red Hill home-office renovation has won a national design award.

  • byLiz Hobday