The Local Project

Issue No. 19 Feature • Cult fashion retailer Above The Clouds has opened a slick new store on Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Designed by Byron Bay-based Pattern Studio – helmed by couple Josh Cain and Lily Goodwin – the space occupies 320 square metres across two levels and is the brand’s first interstate outpost. Known for its curated selection of contemporary streetwear – with a mix of international labels such as Salomon and Adidas, as well as local outfits like Pseushi and Larriet – Above The Clouds has built a loyal following with offerings that are both elevated and accessible. Head to thttps://lnkd.in/g_H4aSZ6 to read Above The Clouds Melbourne by Pattern Studio on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication. Photography by Tom Ross. Interior design by Pattern Studio. Build by EMAC Constructions. Lighting by Flos and Marset. #thelocalproject #retaildesign #abovetheclouds #patternstudio #melbournecbd

News Feature • Danny Kaplan and florist Alex Crowder debut Kloris, a vessel collection that unites ceramics and florals in sculptural harmony. The series of eight vases draws inspiration from history, referencing Etruscan urns, brutalist sculpture and ancient stone fountains, resulting in pieces that feel both timeless and contemporary. Head to https://lnkd.in/gU4r-fBZ to read about more stories like this on The Local Project. Photography by Marco Galloway.
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Issue No. 19 Feature • Inspired by an established coastal outcrop, Zephyr House by Studio Prineas is a multigenerational place of rich tactility, deploying honest materials to focus the senses. Shaped by a longtime connection to a cherished beachside locale, the house epitomises the spirit of the desired ‘forever home’. Hunkered into the banks of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the dwelling is a layered architectural design responsive to its context and mindful of its neighbours – a place of quiet strength and sensitivity, enveloped in the warm embrace of an intergenerational family. Head to https://lnkd.in/gbmRkwxh to read Zephyr House by Studio Prineas on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication. Photography by Anson Smart. Architecture and interior design by Studio Prineas. Build by Element Constructions. Styling by Claire Delmar.

Issue No. 19 Feature • Having made waves in Byron Bay, Light Years Asian Diner has arrived in Perth’s CBD with a design that balances bold character, coastal charm and urban sophistication. Led by the award-winning Studio Plenty, in collaboration with renowned designer Sarah Ellison Creative, the project marks a confident expansion of the restaurant brand – which also has venues in Newcastle, Noosa and Burleigh – while adapting its signature playfulness to a more cosmopolitan crowd on the west coast. Head to https://lnkd.in/gAnUQFDE read Light Years Asian Diner by Studio Plenty and Sarah Ellison Creative on The Local Project or in our latest Issue No. 19 print publication. Photography by Dion Robeson. Interior design by Studio Plenty and Sarah Ellison Creative. Build by One Eleven Group. Lighting by Volker Haug Studio. Lighting consulting by Adrian Pizzey. Tiles by Artedomus, Fibonacci and Nagoya Mosaic-Tile. Artwork by Studio of the Sun. #thelocalproject #lightyearsasiandiner #hospitalitydesign #perthdesign #studioplenty

Designers at Home • The family home of designer Olive Cooke and builder Henry Tervenski drew inspiration from the craftsmanship and quietude of Scandinavian and Japanese design to become a detail-rich residence befitting its rural Australian context. Amid an undulating landscape, animated by the shadowy passage of clouds moving across iridescent swathes of green, Field House assumes an abiding architectural rigour. Its barn typology is freighted by a design language that is softly primal and connected to its site through orientation, fenestration and dissolutions between inside and out. Head to https://lnkd.in/gR9-H8cA to read Olive Cooke and Henry Tervenski at Home on The Local Project or in our hardcover book, Designers at Home. Photography by Tom Ross. Architecture by Fraser Mudge Architects. Interior design by Olive Cooke. Build by Morada Build. Landscape design by Cooke Landscape Architecture. Engineering by Westera Partners. Stone and tiles by Artedomus. Appliances by Miele. Tapware by Astra Walker. Laminate surfaces by Laminex. #thelocalproject #designersathome #olivecooke #australiandesign #architecture #interiordesign #residentialdesign #craftsmanship

Project Feature • Amid Broadbeach’s glittering skyline, where sleek towers rise above one of Queensland’s most coveted coastlines, one address commands attention: a sculptural glass form that shimmers bronze as the light shifts across the horizon. This is Marella by Mosaic Property Group, where uninterrupted ocean vistas meet bold, curvaceous architecture, elevated luxury and the sophistication of hotel-inspired living. Marella is the pure expression of Mosaic’s vision: design-led, uncompromising and dedicated to creating places of enduring beauty and meaning. Head to https://lnkd.in/g5JbmX9c to read The Embodiment of Mosaic’s Architectural Ambition on The Local Project. Photography by Mitchell Kemp. Styling by Trestle Studio. Architecture by Plus Studio. Interior design by Mosaic Property Group and Plus Studio. Build by Mosaic Construction. Landscape design by 360 Degrees Landscape Architecture. Engineering by OSKA Consulting Group. Developed by Mosaic Property Group. Joinery by Polytec. Artwork by Jon Wright. #thelocalproject #marella #mosaicpropertygroup #architecture #coastalliving

Issue No. 19 Feature • With a restored brick facade, soaring concrete forms and a distinctive breezeblock screen, The Corner Shop House is a considered response to a layered urban site designed around the movement of the sun. Situated on a corner block in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Camperdown, the house speaks to both the old and the new. Downie North reimagined the site with a commercial space on the ground level and a private residence above. Head to https://lnkd.in/gik_fpH7 to read The Corner Shop House by Downie North on The Local Project or in our latest Issue No. 19 print publication. Photography by Clinton Weaver. Architecture by Downie North. Build by BCM Projects. Styling by Room on Fire. Landscape design by Dangar Barin Smith. Furniture by Fleur Studios, Hay, Jardan, Living Edge, Mama Casa, Ted O’Donnell and Stylecraft. Lighting by Hay, Lighting Collective, Louis Poulsen and Volker Haug Studio. Carpet by Cadrys. Tapware by Brodware. Stone and tiles by Artedomus and Eco Outdoor. Bricks by Krause Bricks. Appliances by V-ZUG. Artwork by Galia Gluckman, Malcolm Greenwood, Lisa Jones, Hugh McCarthy, Caroline McGregor, Anya Pesce, Ronan Pirozzi and Suzanna Vangelov. #thelocalproject #issueno19 #designpublication #australianarchitecture #interiordesign

Video Feature • In Karen McFarlane’s kitchen, tradition meets performance through a La Cornue Château range that balances presence and precision. The brass detailing and oak finishes frame a culinary space built for both beauty and function. Her food styling process is enhanced by even heat flow and spacious design, resulting in a kitchen that feels both personal and professional. Head to https://lnkd.in/g5Cw-Pth to watch the full video on The Local Project. #thelocalproject #kitchendesign #lacornue #kitcheninnovation #luxuryinteriors #culinaryspaces #designcraftsmanship #videofeature

Out Now • Issue No. 19 of The Local Project features work from Downie North, Peter Stutchbury, Studio Prineas, Adriana Hanna, Fearon Hay, Richards Stanisich, Hecker Guthrie, Panov—Scott and more. Featured on the cover, The Corner Shop House by Downie North is a considered response to a layered urban site designed around the movement of the sun. Located on a corner block in Sydney’s inner west, the residence speaks to both the old and the new. The issue includes insight from David Hicks, in-depth profiles on Brud Studia and Oigåll Projects, Richards Stanisich, Jessie French and Nipa Doshi, as well as the latest in style, design and luxury news. You’ll also find highlights from our new hardcover books, Architects at Home and Designers at Home, featuring design professionals and creatives showing us the spaces they call home. The Commercial Project features projects and profiles across the retail, lifestyle, hospitality, workplace and wellness sectors. The Local Marketplace is a comprehensive product and finishes guide that also highlights designers, artists, makers and distributors throughout Australia, New Zealand and North America. Head to https://lnkd.in/gFMSRJBc to order Issue No. 19 now or to subscribe to the tri-annual publication. #thelocalproject #issueno19 #designpublication #australianarchitecture #interiordesign

Designers at Home • Melbourne interior decorator Simone Haag has made a mid-century modern dwelling her own, layering the well-preserved interior with her signature warmth and narrative depth through a harmonious blend of vintage and contemporary pieces. Haag’s discovery of this historic property was equal parts serendipity and instinct. She was already living nearby with her family and they often wandered through the leafy Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve – a captivating bushland park with winding trails that follow the banks of the Mullum Mullum Creek. Over time, their walks led them to explore the neighbouring blocks, one of which had mid-century homes lining one side and bushland bordering the other. “It felt like we’d hit the jackpot,” says Haag. Head to https://lnkd.in/gTKpbBwu to read Simone Haag at Home on The Local Project or in our hardcover book, Designers at Home. Portrait By Armelle Habib. Photography by Derek Swalwell. Architecture by Ian J Smith. Interior decoration by Simone Haag. #thelocalproject #simonehaag #designersathome #interiordesign #midcenturymodern