For far too long us Aussies have looked to other places, namely Europe, as the only ‘valid’ source of good design. Similarly, it’s wasn’t so long ago when we thought that the only visionary sources of inspiration were coming from overseas – be it books, magazines, blogs, other designers etc. Otherwise, forgedaboutit! Well, friends, I’m sure you will all agree that times are very different these days, and thank goodness for that!

The landscape of Australian design ain’t what it used to be, and neither is the quality of what’s being produced right here in our backyards. Hallelujah! This is not to say that good quality or good design didn’t exist in Australia in the past. No, my darlings, I just believe the sentiment amongst us is changing and that we are all starting to open our eyes to what we have right here in this fine country of ours.

So today, we shine a little spotlight on the fantastic local talent we have celebrated on Yellowtrace by way of Australian Architecture & Interiors in both residential, commercial, hospitality and retail categories. Sixty-eight (68!) projects in total for your viewing pleasure, thank-you-very-much. Wowzer! (p.s. You can find our Australian Art & Design roundup right here).

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1. Deepdene House by Kennedy Nolan. 2. South Yarra Residence Transformed by Fiona Lynch. 3. Little Parndon in East Melbourne by Templeton Architecture. 4. Baffle House by Clare Cousins Architects. 5. Historic Edwardian Home in Melbourne by Mim Design. 6. Clovelly House, Sydney by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects.

7. Annandale House by Welsh + Major Architects. 8. A Pavilion Between Trees in Balnarring, VIC by Branch Studio Architects. 9. Interview: Alex Lake of Therefore Studio. 10. Perimeter House in Abbotsford, Melbourne by MAKE Architecture. 11. Barcom Terrace in Darlinghurst, Sydney by Arent&Pyke. 12. The New Twin Peaks House in Sydney’s Rose Bay by Luigi Rosselli Architects.

13. Elgin St Residence in Melbourne by Sonelo Design Studio. 14. Layer House in Regional Victoria by Robson Rak. 15. 80s Bondi Beach House Transformed into an Eclectic Urban Home by Horizon & Tobias Partners. 16. Jac House in Sydney, Australia by panovscott. 17. Mid-Century House Renovation in Caufield North by Mim Design. 18. 3+2: Durbach Block Jaggers Book. 19. Au Yeung House in Sydney by Tribe Studio.

20. Taringa Treehouse in Brisbane Backyard by Phorm architecture + design. 21. Dorman House in Lorne, Victoria by Austin Maynard Architects. 22. Dark Horse House Extension by Architecture Architecture. 23. South Yarra Pied-à-Terre by We Are Huntly. 24. Writer’s House in Caulfield South by Branch Studio Architects. 25. Balnarring Retreat by Branch Studio Architects.

26. Middletown Cafe by Studio Tate Pays Homage to the Duchess Of Cambridge. 27. Workshop Brothers Specialty Coffee Shop in Melbourne CBD by The Stella Collective. 28. As Good as Gold: Au79 Café in Abbotsford, Melbourne by Mim Design. 29. 12 Micron Restaurant in Sydney’s Barangaroo by SJB Interiors. 30. Anchovy Restaurant in Melbourne’s Richmond by Fiona Lynch. 31. Hinoak Traditional Korean Barbecue House in Melbourne by Biasol. 32. Viet Next Door: Vietnamese Tapas Bar in Adelaide by Genesin Studio.

33. Interview: Iva Foschia of IF Architecture. 34. Jackalope Hotel in Mornington Peninsula by Carr Design Group. 35. Interview: Caroline Choker & Vince Alafaci of ACME&Co. 36. The George on Collins in Melbourne’s CBD by Hecker Guthrie. 37. Piccolino Pizzeria In Mount Waverley, Melbourne by Hachem Architecture. 38. Buena Vista Hotel in Mosman, Australia by SJB Interiors & Tess Regan Design.

39. Workshop Brothers Glen Waverley by Studio Esteta. 40. Penta Cafe in Melbourne by Ritz&Ghougassian. 41. Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera by Alexander&CO and Tribe Studio. 42. Welcome to the Jungle: The Stella Collective’s Take on British Dining With Botanical Punk. 43. Vibe Hotel in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay by TomMarkHenry. 44. Toby’s Estate Cafe in Darling Square, Sydney by Studio Tate. 45. Zephyr ‘End-of-Trip’ Luxury Lounge in Sydney by The Stella Collective.

46. Artedomus Launches Stunning Sydney Showroom Designed by The Stella Collective & Thomas Coward. 47. Tait’s New Melbourne Flagship Opens in Fitzroy. 48. PDG Melbourne Head Office by Studio Tate. 49. Memocorp Office at 259 George St Sydney by The Stella Collective. 50. Humming Puppy: Multi-Sensory Yoga Studio in Sydney’s Redfern by Karen Abernethy. 51. The Stella Collective’s Own Studio Inside Former Department Store.

52. Stories On Design // Hospitality and Event Pop-Ups. 53. Watchmaker Exhibition Space By FOLK Architects In Melbourne’s Collingwood. 54. Sum Of Us Health Studio in Melbourne by We Are Huntly. 55. Bricks Decoded: Curved Brick Buildings. 56. Powder Laundry in Melbourne’s Brunswick East by Studio Tate. 57. Bob Salon in South Yarra, Melbourne by GOLDEN. 58. Stories On Design // Grooming Spaces.

59. Alice McCALL Emporium Melbourne Store by Studio Wonder. 60. Interview: Sydney Architect Kelvin Ho of Akin Creative. 61. Aesop Store in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Clare Cousins Architects. 62. The Plant Society in Collingwood, Melbourne by Jason Chongue. 63. Oscar Wylee’s New Store in Melbourne Central by DesignOffice.

64. Stories On Design // Modern Arches. 65. Elk’s First Flagship Store In Melbourne By Fiona Lynch. 66. Bassike Paddington Flagship Store By AKIN Creative. 67. LIFEwithBIRD Store in Sydney’s Bondi Junction by Studio Wonder. 68. Dion Lee Boutique by Kelvin Ho of Akin Creative.

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