Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf is admired for his beautiful landscapes filled with dreamy drifts of perennial plants, and it was a love of his work that inspired the owners of this UK home to call in garden designer Joanne Bernstein. The couple had seen her work in a book by Noel Kingsbury, who’s…

UK Garden Tour: A Small, Lush Retreat With Secluded Seating Areas (11 photos)
UK Garden Tour: A Small, Lush Retreat With Secluded Seating Areas (11 photos)
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Dark, poky rooms, a dated colour scheme, and a layout that didn’t facilitate togetherness as a family – there was a lot that wasn’t working about this Federation-style home built in the 1990s in Sydney, NSW. But that all changed when Penny Middlemiss, interior designer and founder of Anju…

Before & After: How an Extra 40sqm Gave a Family Home a Big Boost (31 photos)
Before & After: How an Extra 40sqm Gave a Family Home a Big Boost (31 photos)
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Bathrooms and ensuites are often the smallest rooms in the house, yet renovating them usually involves almost every trade, from plumbers to tilers and painters to plasterers. There are so many people to manage that the key to getting it right and staying on budget is organisation. …

Look Out for These Hidden Costs When Renovating Your Bathroom (9 photos)
Look Out for These Hidden Costs When Renovating Your Bathroom (9 photos)
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Designed by SJB, the Kingscliff School upgrade includes a new library, performing arts building and outdoor sports pavilion.
New folds into old at NSW Far North Coast school upgrade
New folds into old at NSW Far North Coast school upgrade
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City of Melbourne councillors have voted in support of a proposal to construct a pair of build-to-rent-towers, designed by Cox Architecture, next to Docklands Stadium.
Build-to-rent towers proposed adjacent to Docklands Stadium
Build-to-rent towers proposed adjacent to Docklands Stadium
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The first stage of a more than $1 billion transformation of the Westmead Health Precinct has been completed with a new building that integrates the existing hospitals.
Major hospital building completed in western Sydney
Major hospital building completed in western Sydney
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There’s definitely not just one way to paint a ceiling. Even if you favour classic white, there are as many subtle shades to choose from for your ceiling as there are for your walls. And if you overlook these options, you might make a mistake that stays with you for years. Here are some tips for choosing…

How to Get Your Ceiling Paint Colour Right (18 photos)
How to Get Your Ceiling Paint Colour Right (18 photos)
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A design competition will be held in 2021 to find the architect for the $500 million redevelopment of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney’s Ultimo.
Design competition forthcoming for redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo
Design competition forthcoming for redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo
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Six people have been recognized for services to architecture in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Architects recognized in 2021 Queens Birthday Honours
Architects recognized in 2021 Queens Birthday Honours
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When homeowners look for a renovation specialist, there are a few key factors that influence their decision. Images of your past projects are important, as is, perhaps, the price you quote. But one of the main ways to inspire confidence is through online client reviews. If you’re unsure of how to prompt…

6 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Clients to Review Your Business (6 photos)
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Clients to Review Your Business (6 photos)
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