Margie Fraser is the Brisbane editor of Artichoke and Houses, and a writer specializing in design, art and architecture. She also promotes emerging designers through consultancies and publicity work.
Margie Fraser's Latest contributions
Esquire
With crisp architecture that is at once spare, masculine and luxurious, Esquire is Brisbane’s newest hot spot.
Nicola Lloyd talks design thinking
Queensland’s Smart State Design Fellow for 2011 speaks about her practice Lloyd Grey.
Gordon Park Residence
A new pavilion attached to the rear of a suburban Brisbane house creates a series of interlocking, varied spaces for living.
Brian Donovan and Timothy Hill
Donovan Hill is well-known for its stunning craftsmanship, a by-product of its emphasis on collaboration and experimentation.
Lilley House
This house is a modest beautiful living environment for a young family and carefully addresses it suburban Brisbane context.
Riddel Architecture Studio
Riddel Architecture’s new studio in Brisbane respects the original 1950s architecture with an ethos of minimal interference.
Xilo
Xilo’s founder Jim Barbounis and chief designer Dan Jenkins reveal their love for all things timber.
Stradbroke Beach House
This house celebrates the idea of owner-built shacks, in particular the notions of simple shelter and robustness.
Balfour Hotel
Coop Creative has created a chic hotel in this converted Queenslander without losing the feeling of home.
City Frame House
Coarchitecture has reconfigured a 1929 timber bungalow to take advantage of its stunning views.