Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to length, which is fast, consistent, and cheap, but it produces a face that’s uniformly flat and uniformly predictable. Waterstruck clinker bricks are made the opposite way: one mould at a time. The result is a brick with […]

dion seminara architecture has brought together family, heritage and landscape in a country retreat designed to work beauitfully for generations.

For decades, this 1920s Vaucluse home sat on one of Sydney’s most striking harbour views and largely ignored it.

When fashion and art unite, this creative’s art takes flight.

Creative director and co-founder of The Stylesmiths. Richard shares his favourite artworks, homeware brands and the interior designers that inspire him.

At long last we can reveal the deserving winners of the Grand Design Australia House of the Year Awards for 2026. In this special flipbook issue, we run through all the winners, along with the Highly Commended, Special Mentions and People’s Choice. It’s a feast for the eyes and a reference for boundless inspiration. Selecting […]

Meet the winners of the 2026 Grand Designs Australia House of the Year Awards — from small renovations to energy-efficient builds

Luke Moloney Architecture proves that the most considered homes are built on restraint, not spectacle. Tucked into a Southern Highlands block with views to the bush and light pouring in from the north, Highlands House does not announce itself. It nestles into the environment around it. A different kind of brief Most people building their […]

The Design Show at the ICC Sydney June 26 is where designers go for ideas for their projects… but Saturday 13th is open to the public and we think anyone with an impending project should take a look. The Show is actually 3 expos in one – so in addition to The Design Show you […]

A series of three pavilions make up this eco-friendly single story abode that treads lightly on the earth This comfortable, light-filled home is a slice of urban paradise, with water views and leafy surrounds. It’s also just a stone’s throw from the city. The design celebrates its location, framing views of the Brisbane River. The […]

Ross Didier and his Melbourne studio blends sculpture, craft and engineering, producing furniture where art and industrial design collide.

Keeping snug in winter is all about comfort, cosy togetherness and toasting your toes by a fire.