Peter Davies is a writer and editor based in Melbourne. He has an enduring interest in language, culture, art and architecture and has worked on publishing projects in design, education and the legal sector. A former managing editor at Architecture Media, he currently works in publishing and communications for the Victorian Government. He has qualifications in journalism, arts management, editing, and media law. He is currently undertaking a master of applied linguistics at the University of Melbourne.
Peter Davies's Latest contributions
One to Watch: Placement Studio
Elegant, lovingly crafted and shaped by the individual needs of their inhabitants, the houses of Melbourne-based Placement Studio pay tribute to the past, while being firmly grounded in the present.
Curiosity and invention: The houses of Architecture Architecture
Understated and playful, the houses of this Melbourne-based studio reveal a finely honed architectural approach underpinned by invention and curiosity.
A magical night out: Wink Wink
Inspired by surrealism, Studio 54 and the hedonistic gatherings of Salvador Dali, Ha Arc has designed a new nightclub in inner Melbourne that engulfs, disorients, surprises and delights – then sends you back out into the night.
One to Watch: Studio Martin
There’s a certain symbiosis in the work of Melbourne-based practice Studio Martin – a seemingly effortless melding of architecture and interiors.
Compact luxury: Henry Street Townhouses
Two similar yet distinct townhouses in Melbourne, incorporating flexible spaces and fluid transitions, embrace residents with their crisp design and cosy luxury.
One to Watch: Olaver Architecture
Olaver Architecture founder Emlyn Olaver draws on a diverse range of influences, including French New Wave film and inner-city skateboarding.
Work the room: The Commons QV
This co-working space in Melbourne’s CBD designed by Foolscap Studio champions different working styles – from conversations in the amphitheatre to brainstorming in a sensory room.
Dynamic classicism: Piazza Dell’Ufficio
Branch Studio Architects has updated a dark rabbit warren of office spaces at a high school in Melbourne’s west into a “monastic” central public piazza used by students and staff.
Work smarter: Building No. 2
The sturdy blockwork and steel-framed windows of this mid-century industrial building in Melbourne give little clue to its rich history, but Wolveridge Architects has celebrated its past in a reimagined coworking space.
Urbane ambition: King Bill
A collage of the textures and colours of Fitzroy’s built history, this playful addition to an 1850s terrace by Austin Maynard Architects aims to ‘give something back’ by creating a lush oasis in the heart of the inner city.
