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
Dolly by Genesin Studio
Within an existing shell, Genesin Studio has used organic materiality and theatrical lighting to create a sophisticated yet laid-back wine bar in inner-suburban Adelaide.
House Bean by Lintel Studio
A sensitive renovation to a Sydney home juggles opposing needs for light and privacy, creating spaces for mindfulness and delight.
Spring Hill House by Myers Ellyett
Robust and refined, this extensive reworking of a timber-and-tin cottage in Brisbane’s Spring Hill offers one busy family a calming backdrop to life outdoors.
Parkside House by Studio Gram
Relaxed yet sophisticated, this renovated Adelaide home has been designed for living and hosting in crisp, modern style.
Hawthorn Cottage by Rosanna Ceravolo
Faced with renovating a diminutive Victorian cottage in Hawthorn, this architect made the daring choice to abut bathroom and kitchen – with surprising results.
In profile: Williams Burton Leopardi
Combining modern classicism with a warm, minimalist aesthetic, the work of this South Australian practice is the result of a holistic approach to designing residential space.
Bush Studio by Dane Taylor
A guesthouse in the garden of a Wollongong home is a relaxing retreat where guests can study, sleep and soak up the beauty of the site.
Warm and minimal: Riverview Courtyard House
A scheme of simplicity and elegance, this minimalist palette is warmed by timbers and the greenery of the home’s gardens.
The art of addition and subtraction: Oliver Lane House
A redesign celebrates the history of this heritage-listed apartment with exposed brick and three-quarter-height walls – and modernizes with a clean, crisp palette.
Studio: Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Australian-born, Denmark-based designer Nikolai Kotlarczyk produces work that is both simple and decorative, distilling narrative-laden ideas into refined, geometric expression.
