Senior Interior designer Ella Lee Cansdell has etched a successful career designing for one of Australia's most celebrated design practices. After many years working as an interior designer Ella has now turned her design sensibility to luxury holiday travel launching Butler by the Sea in 2011.
With an impressive stable of resorts and luxury villas I asked Ella and the team to showcase projects that the...
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Claesson and Koivisto Rune
Claesson and Koivisto Rune from Stockholm are multi - disciplinary studio that practice architecture and design whilst collaborating with the likes of Cappellini , Ittala and even our Kylie.
Below is a snapshot of work from Claesson and Koivisto Rune
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Fearon Hay Architects serving up coastal, rural, alpine and lakeside
Based in New Zealand Fearon Hay Architects apply their design approach to diverse environments, coastal, rural, alpine and lakeside.
Their buildings seem to sit peacefully within the setting allowing the environment to take center stage there is a wonderful sense of space and connection with the land. This Auckland based studio has projects spanning across NZ and Australia.
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Kengo Kuma and associates give Starbucks a modernist makeover
The location of this Starbucks stands on the main approach to the Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of the most major shrines in Japan. Established in 919 AD, the shrine has been worshiped as "the God for Examination," and receives about 2 million visitors a year. Along the main path to the shrine, there are traditional Japanese buildings in one or two stories. Kengo Kuma...
Vitra G-Star Prouvé RAW Collection – Ray and Charles Eames – George Nelson – Antonio Citterio – Jasper Morrison – Hella Jongerius – Erwan Bouroullec & Ronan
A unique collaboration between Vitra and progressive Dutch fashion house G-Star, has reinterpreted 15 classic furniture designs of the late French designer Jean Prouvé, a renowned 20th-century Modernist.
It's the first collaboration of this type for coveted Swiss manufacturer Vitra, whose collections include pieces by American modernists Ray and Charles Eames, George Nelson as well as today's leading international designers – Antonio Citterio, Jasper Morrison, Hella...
Saunders Architecture, artist studios and homes
Bringing together dynamic building and material experimentation with traditional methods of craft, Bergen-based Saunders Architecture with a strong contemporary design sensibility has been commissioned to create artist studios and residential projects across Norway, England, Denmark, Italy, Sweden and Canada.
Most design practices would kill to have such brave clients, by looking at their body of work the law of attraction seems to deliver them brave, cashed...
escape to the Scape beach house
Situated on the rugged Victorian coastline looking out towards Wilsons Promontory the Scape beach house was designed to fend off harsh winds and provide flexible sleeping quarters suitable for a family. The simple monotone pallet and stunning origami like angles sit elegantly whilst taking in the commanding views.
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urban giant bunnies & hanging monkey pots
I have always loved Tait known for their high quality Australian designed and manufactured outdoor furniture, TAIT Outdoor are also stockists of exceptional accessories for outdoor spaces. Keeping true to the TAIT philosophy of nurturing local designers and artisans, the TAIT Outdoor range of accessories exudes personality and adds fun to any outdoor setting whether it be balconies, courtyards or larger gardens.Below is a snippet...
The urban landscape of Sue Beyer
Emerging Brisbane artist Sue Beyer's work considers the facade of the ordered suburban environment and the assumption of the permanence of our way of life and our cities. Her work is concerned with the effect that spaces and suburban settings have on an individual's emotions and behavior and how people use space in a modern urban context. Sues' paintings are watchful, voyeuristic, and hint at...
Eades & Bergman urban luxurious Australian style
Samantha Eades and Wendy Bergman are in high demand collaborating with multi award winning architectural firms and leading developers across Australasia. With a shared passion for creating efficient, luxurious and individually designed space, their collaborative approach with their clients ensures an end result that enhances the way people live day to day.
Below - The Islington Silos are a unique development of the old James Hood...