Artichoke, September 2014
ArtichokeEnjoy Australia’s most respected coverage of interior architecture, design, objects, people and products.
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An introduction to the September 2014 issue.
Projects
Under the dome: La Trobe Chancellery
DesignInc’s refurbishment of La Trobe University’s chancellery features a dramatic boardroom beneath the building’s original dome.
Dining with drama: Prix Fixe
Designed by Fiona Lynch, Melbourne restaurant Prix Fixe merges metallics, marble and concrete to create an interior with a sense of theatre.
The Incinerator
Acme&Co has transformed the dormant Willoughby Incinerator in Sydney’s north into the vibrant The Incinerator cafe.
Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus in Brisbane, designed by Richards & Spence, is stamped with the fashion-forward personality of its owner.
Imagination at play: Camperdown Childcare
A childcare centre that is all about learning through play – a philosophy that not only applies to the youngsters but also informed the design process.
A novel approach: Pamela Coyne Library
Arranged as a sequence of chapters, this exciting yet homey high school library that encourages students to settle in with a good book.
Enlightened learning: William Macmahon Ball Theatre
Designed by Architectus, this lecture theatre at the University of Melbourne has the exquisite quality of natural light.
Agitated space: MUSE
Woods Bagot use evocative and angular spaces to provoke creativity within the student hub at Macquarie University.
People
Profile: Foolscap Studio
The projects created by emerging practice Foolscap Studio are functional and detailed, with a playful edge.
More articles
Blackwood Street Bunker
Dubbed ‘The Bunker,’ this shared workplace gives new purpose to a building “only an architect could love.”
The future of education design
How can education design meet the challenges of a technology-rich, highly connected world? Wilson Architects education specialist and managing director Hamilton Wilson shares his insights.