Saltmarsh Accommodation, Warrnambool, Victoria I visited Saltmarsh several years ago and thought it was one of the most beautiful galleries I’d seen. A few weeks ago I recognised the building and location in a new guise and was just as impressed. Saltmarsh is now luxury holiday accommodation and, with the inventive Hancocks still at the helm, […]
Albert Park, Melbourne Don’t you think flowers look fresh and lovely against a rustic background? I tripped over this little jewel of a shop on a Junk Map excursion and had to go back and take some pics for you. Upcycled crates to wall paneling The first thing I noticed about The Green Room was […]
Building with recycled materials Eltham, Victoria Collecting and tinkering never stops at this wonderful home in the Eltham hills. The property embraces the bowerbird tendencies of its owners, and evolves with the creative freedom of permanence and time. Living in one place for a lifetime has gone out of fashion but the personality all over […]
Cafe design by Sasufi, Melbourne See if you recognise the Melbourne cafe fit outs below. You may have seen pics in design magazines or social media, but I wanted to revisit them here because they align so well with the spirit of The Junk Map. Each fit out combines recycled materials, thoughtful design, and a […]
Argyle, St Kilda How this sustainable home renovation deviates from conventional, white space, high-energy living. Australians love renovating. A traditional facade and extension out the back has become the norm in many city suburbs. Argyle is the family home of architect David Saunders, from s2 design sustainable architects Melbourne. This home brings together all the […]
Fox & Dinky house, Bendigo Bland is a dull word. Boring, colourless and lacking in character. And it’s a word that probably fits the majority of rental properties with their safe colour palettes and don’t-rock-the-boat fixtures. But, with some clever styling your rental pad doesn’t have to stay that way. Ash and Rustin, from art-furniture […]
Did you have a treehouse growing up? If you didn’t, I bet you wanted one. Built from scraps of timber (with varying levels of expertise), these ramshackle structures were forts, fairytale castles, pirate ships and playgrounds for lucky kids with a suitable climbing tree and tolerant parents. The owners of Treehouse wanted to bring that imagination and […]
Incorporating recycled elements in sustainable architecture and interior design. David Saunders at S2 design is a Melbourne architect who is happily embracing sustainable design practices by including recycled or recyclable materials; focusing on energy saving; and working around existing features wherever possible. Upcycled sustainable materials With an artist’s eye for detail, Saunders mixes slick modern […]
