Major Projects Victoria is inviting EOIs from architects for an $83 million redevelopment of the State Library of Victoria.
Architect wanted for redevelopment of Australia’s oldest public library
Architect wanted for redevelopment of Australia’s oldest public library
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For those who love to create a sense of drama, you can’t beat a trompe l’oeil wallpaper or mural. From books to wood panelling, these ingenious 2D designs can trick the eye and create the illusion of texture and depth where in reality there is none. Take a closer look at these examples for inspiration…

Double-Take Wallpapers That Will Keep You Guessing (10 photos)
Double-Take Wallpapers That Will Keep You Guessing (10 photos)
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David and Émilie, the owners of this large two-storey house in France, had an idea to renovate the basement of their home. The space was dedicated to their children, and was made up of “small corridors and small bedrooms,” according to Ronan Tarlet, one of the architects in charge of the project.…

French Houzz: A Basement Designed Just for Kids (16 photos)
French Houzz: A Basement Designed Just for Kids (16 photos)
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Foster and Partners’ design for a 3D-printed habitat on Mars has taken out second prize in a NASA design competition.
Foster and Partners almost wins NASA design comp
Foster and Partners almost wins NASA design comp
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A concept plan to consolidate the University of Tasmania’s northern campus has been released to the public.
0m campus project to reshape Launceston
0m campus project to reshape Launceston
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Many of us can surely relate to not wanting to grow up. Remember sacrificing your love of Barbies, cartoons, or your beloved drum kit to become a respectable adult? Seems like an unfair bargain, if you ask me. These big kids at heart prove that childhood doesn’t need to be forgotten, and that all the…

Does Your Home Have Peter Pan Tendencies? (13 photos)
Does Your Home Have Peter Pan Tendencies? (13 photos)
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It sounds simple enough: you have a spare bedroom that doesn’t get used much, but you could really benefit from having another bathroom in the house, so why not convert the spare room into a beautiful new bathroom? It can be done, of course, but there are questions that should be asked and answered…

8 Questions to Ask Before Converting a Bedroom Into a Bathroom (9 photos)
8 Questions to Ask Before Converting a Bedroom Into a Bathroom (9 photos)
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Creating a gallery wall in your home can be a unique and affordable way to transform a room, using the paintings, photographs, illustrations and personal pieces that matter to you. Whether you want to create a statement in your living room or simply make a staircase or blank wall come alive, a gallery…

An Insider’s Guide to Creating a Gallery Wall (15 photos)
An Insider’s Guide to Creating a Gallery Wall (15 photos)
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If you’ve ever been to Tuscany or Provence, you’ve no doubt drooled over the gorgeous garden vistas and floral delights that greet you at every turn. A visit to Spain or the Greek islands delivers beauty of a different kind, but one that’s no less enviable. Thankfully, there’s no reason you have to fly…

22 Garden Ideas to Bring Europe Home (21 photos)
22 Garden Ideas to Bring Europe Home (21 photos)
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A Fremantle City councillor puts forward a planning amendment that could see more “tiny houses” built in the city.
Fremantle’s “tiny house” planning amendment
Fremantle’s “tiny house” planning amendment
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