Project Showcase

In Sydney’s prestigious Lower North Shore, multi-award-winning Sydney custom builder TASS has brought to life a breathtaking residence that epitomises modern coastal luxury. Designed in collaboration with hecticrAt architects, this …
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This Northbridge home isn’t trying to play it safe and that’s exactly what makes it work. Originally a classic Californian bungalow, it’s been flipped into something far more interesting, a …
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Transforming an existing home into something amazing takes more than just a good design, it takes experience, technical know-how, and careful planning. That’s exactly what went into the recent renovation …
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In the Sydney suburb of Willoughby, Avenue House is a gorgeous five bedroom, four bathroom home with timeless character and modern luxury. The design, deeply influenced by the local architecture, …
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When it comes to building a home that makes the most of a standout location, experience matters. And for Perth luxury builders, Beaumonde Homes, this Mindarie project was all about …
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Finding a home that truly fits your taste and lifestyle can be a challenge. Most properties on the market come with compromises – whether it’s an awkward layout, outdated finishes, …
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I’d like to dedicate my latest exhibition to all the crazy diamonds I’ve shared waves with, but this time it’s Ross Clarke-Jones who both in and out of the surf, …
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My first board, I found in the rafters. I took it out for a surf and everyone said, it’s a kneeboard. I said what’s a kneeboard? They said you kneel …
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Masterfully conceived by visionary designer Chris Clout and brought to life by GRAYA, ‘Seachange’ embodies Chris Clout’s signature approach to contemporary living, offering a home that combines cutting edge design …
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A name synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and avant-garde design, Visionnaire has been redefining the boundaries of luxury living for more than 65 years. Now available in Australia through designer brand …
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When it comes to creating a warm and inviting space, few things compare to a fireplace. As a striking focal point that combines both form and function, a fireplace has …
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When it comes to luxury home design, it’s the details that make all the difference. Timber mouldings are one of the most effective ways to add architectural style and timeless …
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Situated on the edge of the Pacific coastline with spectacular, uninterrupted ocean views, this 90’s beach house has been reimagined into a modern coastal retreat by award winning Tomkins Constructions. …
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Sweeping views from the Dubai city skyline to the east, over to the mesmerising stacked blocks of Atlantis The Royal to the west, create the perfect backdrop to this contemporary …
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For nearly four decades, Perth luxury tile retailer, Ceramic City has been at the forefront of supplying premium European floor and wall tiles to home builders, renovators, and interior designers. …
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Creating a home of the highest calibre demands inspired material choices and world class brands that embody exceptional quality. In this luxurious recently completed Canberra custom home, Mardegan Legno bespoke …
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Great wine deserves a great home – and so do your finest spirits!

Whether you’re curating a collection of rare vintages in a bespoke cellar or shaking the perfect cocktail …
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Situated on an 80 acre Gold Coast Hinterland estate, this spectacular rural residence masterfully blends the rustic charm of a New Zealand mountain retreat with the rugged appeal of an …
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Building a luxury home isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about integrating ease, comfort, and future-proofing what is most likely one of your biggest investments. In a multi-level residence a …
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I often find that when it comes to something I’m deeply fascinated with and particularly at the start of a collaboration when I am pooling ideas together, there is a bit of a mix between manic and calm. It is a kind of frenzy to start with, images appear in my head and before all components are organised (in this case, with the powers that be with Sesame Street in New York), I am already metaphorically running down the creative road with my wife Yuge – I’m making art, throwing pots with Graeme Richardson, starting to sculpt, working in fibreglass, bronze, steel and looking at fashion.

In relaying the story, I was talking into my phone as we drove into Melbourne from home in Daylesford, because our life is so extremely full on… we have so much on and for want of a better word or words, we are so time poor. I come from a time when you either wrote something on a typewriter or simply scribbled notes on paper, so talking into a phone is somewhat strange and clumsy but I can’t write in a car as I get motion sickness. I do though write how I speak, so in some ways talking into a phone does seem like a great way to just let the words flow. Normally when we travel to Melbourne from our country home we listen to podcasts and it is quite relaxing. As said, we are time poor, so to be on the road listening to podcasts has many great qualities… we relax… we learn… and by the time we hit the city we feel renewed and are often fascinated by a story about someone that is frequently full of surprise.

However, on this day, I knew I needed to get my story to this wonderful publication so instead of listening to a podcast, Yuge drove and I fought to get the phone to record my words in notes which just turned into a surreal bunch of words that it was impossible to gain any understanding from, so here I am now repairing the jumble to see if a small story about Sesame Street can be salvaged from me yelling at my phone for 45 minutes!

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