Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Cultiver Queen St by Phoebe Nicol.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.

Texture and colour in the Barbican

Posted on Thu, 6 Feb 2025 by midcenturyjo

This turnkey London apartment, located in the iconic brutalist Barbican Estate, serves as a second home for its owners, providing a welcoming and textured retreat for work trips and family visits. The space by Otta Design is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a soothing atmosphere. A rich layering of textures, soft furnishings, and bold mid-century silhouettes enhances the interior. Original teak wardrobes were retained, while a bespoke extendable dining table and banquette were commissioned. Thoughtfully curated elements bring warmth and character, making it a stylish yet comfortable urban sanctuary.

Photography by Jonathan Bond.

A serene Scandinavian retreat in Sweden by Studio Own Architecture blends wood, black and concrete for a refined yet understated elegance. Expansive windows frame the natural landscape, filling the minimalist interior with light. Clean lines and open spaces create a sense of calm, while concrete adds an industrial touch and black accents provide contrast. Outdoor decks seamlessly connect to nature, offering a tranquil escape for relaxation and modern living in the wilderness.

Canning Street, a 110-square-metre home by Melbourne-based Fooman Architects, highlights the beauty of small-footprint living with bright, calming spaces for family life and entertaining. Northern light pours through a tall glass facade, while high-level reeded glass and an enclosed garden illuminate the eastern side. A curved ceiling shapes distinct areas, and timber columns along the eastern wall frame key functions, bringing rhythm, clarity, and organization to the home’s thoughtful design.

Photography by Eve Wilson.

The Beach Club

Posted on Tue, 4 Feb 2025 by midcenturyjo

Larissa Leigh Interiors takes a visionary approach, balancing functionality, harmony and storytelling in the spaces they design. Overlooking Shark Beach in Sydney, The Beach Club is a coastal venue that embraces its natural surroundings. Tasked with its transformation, the studio preserved its raw beauty, concrete, sandstone and timber trusses while layering refined, soulful elements. With its seamless indoor-outdoor flow, al fresco deck, and private bar, the space remains a warm and inviting coastal escape.

Photography by Anson Smart.