Grand Designs Australia

EDITED BY // STEPHANIE RUSSO There’s a re-emergence of porcelain floor tiles that add dimension to any space. The Hettangian tile features a glazed finish with a hard-wearing, durable surface that requires minimal maintenance. kalafranaceramics.com.a

As a professional designer with a passion for excellence in architecture and interiors, I’ve followed Grand Designs since its launch in the UK in April, 1999. What I enjoyed from the start was the often unusual and sometimes elaborate projects featur

A big driver of how we conceive our houses is the search for the ethereal. That intangible experience between indoors and out that one would assume is easy to achieve. We Aussies love our ethereal and this issue of the magazine explores that style of

WORDS // MATT LEACY The impact of gardens and landscapes on property value is a common topic within industry and media alike. But what about the more intrinsic benefits associated with outdoor spaces — the potential for gardens and outdoor living are

The versatile, classical beauty of the Athena surface from the Paris collection is seen in its unique veining and luminous white depth. smartstone.com.au The Maceda 1 light pendant features a classic shape with a two tone gradient design, adding a to

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Q Could you help us with some architectural advice? We are a young couple who have just purchased a rundown small Victorian cottage in Brunswick, Melbourne, and want to renovate. The house is just liveable. The kitchen and bathroom need to be replace

WORDS // PETER COLQUHOUN As architects and designers we are always striving for new ways of interpreting and responding to the conditions in which we build. Over the past 30 years in Australia, our leading home designers have been increasingly drawn

WORDS // ANDREW WINTER In the worlds of construction, renovation, architecture and real estate, the impact of one design feature alone can transform a scheme from bland and ordinary to impressive and dramatic This is especially true when it comes to

WORDS // CHRIS KNIERIM In today’s busy world, people are always looking for quick solutions. The thirst for quick fixes means it is increasingly important to focus on detail in order to make fast, informed decisions. This is also happening in constru