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InForm’s Brighton East 2 project demonstrates the emotive power of simplicity through a restrained palette and simple but powerful form making.  The material palette, partly inspired by midcentury modernism is robust and…

Ross Gardam products feature extensively throughout 55 Clarence Street, with multiple uses of the dynamic Adapt commercial lounge and the versatile Noon Table collection. The warmth and variation of the surfaces and…

WK Stone’s Dandenong South showroom presents their latest collection of Quantum Quartz Stone with a fresh contemporary look. It’s always a pleasure to see our products in context and on display. Bringing…

Introducing the Brunswick Lean-to by Blair Smith Architecture. This addition to a heritage listed cottage in Brunswick, Melbourne, is product of an ongoing conversation Blair Smith had with the clients on the…

Cloth & Stone Designs brief for Mosman House included the creation of an open plan living and dining area, a new entry way and stairs, an updated master bedroom and walk in…

Studio Botanic is a floral design studio that creates sculptural installations and kaleidoscopic arrangements. The client wanted a beautiful, robust studio, with an elegant area at the front to share with clients,…

Ironside’s striking new workplace reflects the ethos and aspirations of the boutique building company; to create enduring projects driven by detail, quality and authenticity. Specialising in multi-residential developments, Ironside’s brief expressed a…

Warehouse Greenhouse Warehouse Greenhouse is about the past and the future. It is a story of industrialisation and human occupation, and an attempt to reconcile these with the natural environment. Designed for…

Located in The Genting Centre on Lim Teck Kim Rd, Stylecraft‘s Singapore showroom, designed by HASSELL, is personified by a bold use of colour and combination of materials to stage furniture, lighting…

The Westin Brisbane opened in late 2018, offering an urban retreat for leisure and business travellers. The luxury hotel, designed by Woods Bagot, has 299 five-star guest rooms and suites, as well as…

Alba Display Home by Living Edge Group is a spacious grand residence delivering a bold and stylish statement of elegant luxury for the discerning home owner who appreciates quality in an ultra-contemporary…

In its most recent incar­na­tion, Three Sto­ries North is an untra­di­tion­al fam­i­ly home that embraces its lay­ered his­to­ry. Work­ing with cre­ative clients, the design approach is informed by their ini­tial belief that…

Located on a generous level site in the suburb of Fairfield, the Good Life House takes advantage of the long northern boundary by letting natural light and warmth into each and every…

Darren James Interiors team were engaged to remodel the existing lower level kitchen, dining and living spaces as well as updating the interior to better reflect their clients’ personalities. The [Clients] newlyweds,…

Ellivo Architects was tasked with creating a new home for Inland Rail as part of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to house teams delivering thirteen rail projects over seven years. As…

Ona Coffee, Brunswick One of Australia’s most highly regarded specialty roasters, Canberra-based Ona Coffee, makes it’s Melbourne debut in an understated and inviting Brunswick warehouse conversion. Reflective of Ona’s values of sustainability…

The Stella Collective and Thomas Coward once again collaborated on Artedomus’s Brisbane showroom. For the duo’s third showroom for Artedomus, defining elements and scenes from past projects were readapted for a Brisbane…

Located in the north-side suburb of Northcote, the Cornerstone House emerges as an ode to the rugged beauty inspired by the project site itself, referencing the quarries that once typified the area.…

Appropriately named for its predominant use of concrete externally and internally, Concrete House is a statement of endurance, resoluteness, and sustainability, design by Rob Henry Architects. Driving the aesthetics was a contemporary…

A rich use of colour and bespoke joinery underpin the interior design of a penthouse located in Barangaroo, Sydney, designed by Smart Design Studio. The living area encompasses dining, entertaining and features…

Bringing the legal community together across multiple levels, Gray Puksand has created a harmonious space full of Australian designed pieces, in celebration of the Institute’s role as an integral part of Victoria’s…

Deep in the heart of the West Hobart Bush lies a unique hidden designer retreat. Slow Beam, an eccentric space which provided the designers and owner with the opportunity to work closely…

In this Melbourne residence, Kate Challis Interiors marries traditional Chinese elements, bold colours and contemporary design. Along South Road in Melbourne’s coastal suburb of Brighton, this Australian-Chinese family’s home reflects their rich…

Olaver Architects creates an aesthetically sophisticated and charming home for their Kingsville House project, one where light and materiality bring warmth and tactility to the space. A family home on a compact…

Avoiding the unnecessary, Bayside House by Adam Kane Architects is an exercise in refined restraint, purposefully designed for its custodians to grow with, and into. With a strong focus on sustainability, the holistic approach…

The Loft House interiors have been meticulously crafted from basic materials with thoughtful detailing. The spaces are striking, dynamic and highly sculptural, yet warm and homely, featuring several Ross Gardam Ora Pendant…

The design of this development focuses on blurring the boundary between inside and out in order to connect the residences to the beauty of the adjacent park. The material palette of copper,…

Fairfield House saw the renovation, extension and first floor addition to a quaint single-fronted weatherboard Victorian cottage. A contemporary yet warm and inviting open-plan living zone has been added behind the restored…

Interior Design firm Renegade Design Studio, reinvents a tired Queensland apartment into a fresh and naturally styled contemporary space for a growing young family. Led by Sophia Conley, the project encompasses topical…

Nestled into the landscape and within the surrounds of newly established gardens sits the Homestead. Built by Dr Peter McMahon and his wife Margret in 1975, Homestead by Seville Estate has been…

Melbourne-based Davidov Architects’ new studio fit-out is the first purpose-designed space for the young practice featuring our Limited Edition Gold Ora Desk Lamp. The team wanted to design a series of spaces that…

A midcentury home designed by architect and AFL footballer Jack Clark in 1963, the Frankston House embodies the optimism of the period. With few changes made over the next 50 years, new…

Brunswick House is a minimalist midcentury modern residence located in Brunswick, Australia, designed by Winwood Mckenzie Architecture. Renovation projects provide the opportunity to reimagine a residence so that it represents the lives and values of…

This is a big bold property, featuring pieces which are able to hold their own. Kimberley-Jade Bawden Design, started from an original art work by Dale Frank. It’s strong abstract sculptural elements made…

The Spanish Mission House project transforms a Spanish style home through the application of 21st Century design and brutalist influence objects. Designed by Kennon.Studios and styled by Manuela Millan, this residence gets…

A compact display suite showcasing ‘One Centre Road – Brighton’ Development. After Christopher Elliott Design consulted on the styling for the marketing visualisations, it came naturally for them to progressively design the…

Scandinavian design, simplicity and functionality were key points of reference when Sarah Elshaug of Maitland Street Interiors tackled the renovation of this 1930’s California Bungalow in Glen Iris. The result is an elegant, refined…

A mesmerising interior featuring luxury textures and finishes which creates visual pleasure in every space.A connoisseur of colour, Kate Challis, transforms her very own Fitzroy residence using transformative lighting, contrasting colours, and…

A heritage home in need of a refresh start. A brief: to bring out period details and high ceilings, while serving as a blank canvas for contemporary furnishings and art pieces. This…

This red brick home was in desperate need of a modern makeover. With owners that wanted to bring their home into the modern age to meet their present needs, without detracting from…

With a modern twist, Doherty Design Studio brings back the majesty and grandeur of the art deco era with this elegant Elwood transformation. The success of this ambitious design refresh is evident in Doherty Design…

From the street, there’s a sense that this house is as it was when Dr Ernest Fooks designed it in the early 1950s. The path leading to the front door is one…

Bates Smart’s design for the 360 Collins redevelopment offers a unique solution for workers along a bustling section of Little Collins Street with the inclusion of an urban plaza to its latest…

Designed to captivate your attention, the boutique is the physical embodiment of The BLOW brand and personality: fresh, fast, feminine, bold, with modern lighting features. The brief for this ambitious project was: to…

Ioa Studio renovated a 150-year-old heritage pub in North Melbourne into an eclectic, modern urban retreat. Ioa’s client wasn’t averse to a bit of risk-taking, so when looking for a new home,…

This uber cool design and colour palette made no apologies. Soft textured light woods contrasted against fashion’s block colours in yellow gold, modern red and mid blue and well as black and…

Integrating contemporary features to a pre-exisiting structure is no easy feat, however the team at Archiblox make it look effortless with this simple yet refined addition to this St Kilda home. The Balaclava…

Lights in the Attic café, celebrates materiality in raw and finished form. The three curved columns connect the zones of the interior space seating space. Raw steel bleeds to a mirror polish, a…

A dark and narrow space has been transformed into a light and uplifting café characterised by organic forms and natural materials. Juno and May were two cows that the owners milked as young…

Housed in a classic Victorian Italianate building, Post Street Social gains a contemporary edge by featuring Australian-made products such as Melbourne Made Lights by Ross Gardam. The arrival of Post Street Social…

A breezy yogi oasis located within walking distance to the beach. This truly inspirational build creates an organic calming experience for visitors and guests the moment the enter. Central to this build…

Featuring Polar Wall lights in White, Pink, Black and Gold Mirror, this avant-garde hotel, has created a unique collaboration between emerging and established local artists. Seven designers from four different creative companies come together…

A bold project featuring statement lights, by Ross Gardam. This 19th Century Brooklyn townhouse, has undergone a full, gut-renovation by Hatchet Design Build’s team of artists and builders. Specialising in the renovation of residential…

Pink Polar Wall Lights sit playfully in vibrant colourings of Fat Albert cafe by Harrison Interiors. The beachside cafe has a contemporary interior, featuring peach tones and pops of terracotta, rouge and navy.…

Ross Gardam Limited Edition Ora Desk Lamp and Silhouette Desk Lamp feature in the kitchen/living space of Baldasso Cortese’s Middle Park Residence. Retaining the heritage features of the exisiting double-fronted weatherboard, the architects have created a complementary contrast with…

This property by Melbourne design firm Heartly is Hawthorn’s undeniably fresh take on contemporary living. With the placement of natural oak pendants suspended above the central marble kitchen counter, we couldn’t be more proud…

The Brickworks Centre in Burwood, Victoria is a multipurpose building incorporating office spaces, function rooms and a display suite. The space utilises robust materials such as natural oak and a monolithic stone…

Australia Post’s newly established office has featured our versatile Duet Stools in both ash timber and colourful upholstery in several of their breakout areas. In line with this iconic Australian brand, a number of…

Recently opened in Glen Waverley, Workshop Brothers cafe features a palette that is light and bright but maintains a level of sophistication to assist in the transition from day to night time dining, featuring…

PTID unveils Oracle’s new Perth office, an inspiring open workspace design to facilitate team projects. PTID’s projects breathes new life into traditional office workspace flow. Creating open communal spaces filled with light,…

The Ora and Polar Desk Lamps recently featured in Edition Office’s new fit-out for Raft Studio. A modern space that is a striking example of the ever-evolving work/living space of today. Formerly a typical…

Designers Sarah Healy and Ben Harris have featured the Ora Pendants in Champagne in their dramatically beautiful newly renovated kitchen on Hume St. This home features bold indigo cabinetry, distinct brass tapware and…

The Garden Pavilion, featuring several Ross Gardam contemporary furniture and lighting products, aims to facilitate a unique, rural style living within an urban context. Black Line One X Architecture Studio re-considered the floor plan of…

Barristers chambers designed by FMD Architects: an open light filled space, complete with modern furniture, was designed to create calm and peace in an otherwise chaotic space. The barrister’s chamber is a place…

Timber pendant light, featured in stylish Northcote remodel by Heartly. Heartly designed and monitored the transformation of this dilapidated cottage into a much loved and admired family home. Careful consideration of flow…

Once again Modern Lighting Designer Ross Gardam participates in a styling shoot for Linen & Moore’s Summer Collection for 2017. Set against the 1970’s style sandstone backdrop, our Oak Pendants drape gracefully over…

Designer pendant lights, enhance and create warmth in the beginnings of this new family nest. Carter William Architects aimed to create a modest inviting home their clients could settle into with ease to begin a…

A soft complementing finish to beautiful Australian linen wear. Ross Gardam’s handsome products accompanying the beautiful Linen & Moore Winter Collection.  Linen & Moore’s pleasing Winter Collection 2016 strongly featured achromatic tones and…

A cluster of Oak Pendants feature in the dining room of Matt Gibson’s Abstract House. An addition to an existing red brick double fronted Victorian, this home is arranged to allow a…