Leanne Amodeo is a freelance writer, editor, educator and media consultant who contributes regularly to Australian and international design, architecture and visual arts publications. She is a former editor of Monument and Inside magazines.
Leanne Amodeo's Latest contributions
Retro reimagined: Seberry Beach House
A retro refrigerator provides Aileen Sage Architects with a playful point of reference for this home’s nostalgic yet fresh interior design.
Industry Insights: Terrazzo brings texture and warmth to a flagship fit-out
Woods Bagot chose Fibonacci terrazzo in pearly white and oyster grey for multiple surfaces in this elegant Perth office and showroom.
One for all: York
Function is key for this family of four, and their reimagined Queenslander is at once sophisticated and relaxed.
A Positano palette: Sorrento House
This soothing beachside sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula by interior designer Fiona Lynch is rich in sea-bleached pastels, earthy materials and comfortable spots to gather in style.
Industry Insights: Melbourne practice celebrates terrazzo in Californian cafe
Biasol Studio’s design for the Pine Nut Cycle Cafe uses Fibonacci terrazzo to create a hybrid hospitality/retail interior with a truly global flavour.
Studio: James Howe
After leaving a career in magazine writing to pursue a passion for furniture, Adelaide’s James Howe draws on memories and emotions to find an “authentic voice” as he designs his furniture.
Studio: James Walsh
Sydney-based furniture and industrial designer James Walsh relishes in the unpredictability of learning by doing.
Refined and luxe: South Drawn
Collaboration, artisanal craftsmanship and rigorous experimentation are at the heart of this Melbourne-based lighting studio.
Elegant environmentalism: Dunn and Hillam Architects
Architects Lee Hillam and Ashley Dunn create “simple solutions” that resolve complex issues, with the aim of making a positive impact on the lives of those who live in their houses.
A calming getaway: Dolphin Sands Studio
A diminutive guesthouse on the east coast of Tasmania is a secluded spot for quiet contemplation.