“Nestled in the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow, a Late Georgian estate from 1850 spans 45 acres, blending historical charm with natural splendour, featuring original structures and rustic stone outbuildings.

Balancing the idea of raw industrial aesthetics with refined, timeless elegance while accommodating a family of five posed a challenge. Preserving the building’s integrity while enhancing functionality for modern living was paramount, with design focus at its core.

The design fused nature and beauty, creating an enchanted sanctuary and redefining the essence of what industrial could be. Strategic space subdivision optimized functionality while maintaining an open-plan feel, inviting inhabitants to embark on a journey where the past converges with the present in a symphony of elegance and authenticity.”

Brutalist beauty within a Georgian shell by Dublin-based design house Róisín Lafferty.

Photography by Barbara Corsico.

Interior designer Mike Moser‘s latest project is a 1950s ranch-style home in LA’s Bel Air. Moser preserved its 1950s spirit while modernizing the layout, creating a space that seamlessly blends past and present. Think rich, layered mid-century modern with a stone, cork and wood materials palette, vast walls of glass to capture the views and an easy indoor outdoor feel.

Photography by Christian Harder.

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. Clínica Lajo Rosso by Espejo & Goyanes.

The clients, a soon-to-be-married couple in their late 20s, had just bought their first home together and desired a space reflecting their adventurous tastes. Inspired by the private social clubs of London, the design aimed to create a magnetic ambience akin to the best hotel lobbies, perfect for cocktails and conversations. The home features curated original art, vibrant plush furniture, and a cohesive colour palette that flows from room to room. With eclectic art and vintage pieces, the home exudes warmth and personality. Highlights include a vintage Italian dresser converted into a powder room vanity and a moody, midnight-themed primary bedroom with an eclectic mix of art. The result is a stylish, welcoming space for lounging and entertaining. B Street in Bentonville, Arkansas by Meet West.

Photography by Rett Peek.

“Once a community church, and later, a theatre, The Church, has been renovated into a 3 level contemporary home, while providing a sympathetic adaptation to a historic building. Heritage listed, the brick and sandstone façade is preserved to the public elevations. It’s legacy lives on to frame the progressive lifestyle of our clients.”

Long-term readers will know of our obsession with church conversions and this one is fabulous. Contemporary living within its historic shell. The Church, Woolwich, Sydney by Michiru Higginbotham in association with Arc Architects.

Photography by Katherine Lu.