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BEST OF EST | Architectural Weekenders ⁠ ⁠ In this Best of est round-up, we highlight six architectural weekenders across Victoria and New South Wales—coastal and inland retreats designed to immerse guests in nature and offer a break from everyday life.⁠ ⁠ Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Cape Schanck by Studio Goss melds into its surroundings, responding to the climate with interlocking, sheltered courtyards that act as spaces for refuge. The central courtyard, equipped with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, shelters against southerly winds while framing north-facing views of the hills and treescape. ⁠ ⁠ The home was designed with sustainability in mind, with on-site water collection, solar power, and water treatment systems enhancing self-sufficiency. A pared-back material palette includes textured local bricks, poured terrazzo slabs, handmade clay tiles, and Australian blackbutt timber that will patina with age, all selected to ensure the home withstands the natural conditions of the locale. The exterior is kept minimal to ensure the home is immersed within the landscape, while glazed windows create a monolithic form and provide further protection. ⁠ ⁠ “The home comfortably balances both a quiet place to escape the city and a more social space to congregate, celebrate and embrace family life.”⁠ ⁠ - Studio Goss founder David Goss⁠ ⁠ Discover more Architectural Weekenders on estliving.com via the link in profile.⁠ ⁠ Published on estliving.com⁠ ⁠ Editor & Words @sophlew_says⁠ Design @studio_goss⁠ Photography @willem_dirk

WHERE ARCHITECTS LIVE FILM | Step inside B.E Architecture founders and director Andrew Piva’s home ‘Casa Piva’ in Melbourne, Australia. Guided by B.E Architecture’s commitment to enduring materials, Casa Piva embraces an enveloping palette of Italian travertine stone and Tuscan oak timber paneling, lending authenticity, quality, and moments of elevated drama within a calming atmosphere. The home’s pared-back forms and understated elegance allow these materials, along with selected soft furnishings from Cultiver, to take centre stage Watch the exclusive film as part of our Where Architects Live series, in collaboration with @cultiver_goods via the link in profile. Production @est_living Video Coordination & Partnerships Editor @meganmayrawson Video support @chloe.rogerson Film captured by @danpreston_1 Editor @sophlew_says Architecture @b.e_architecture Interior styling linen bedding, living, dining, and bathroom textiles @cultiver_goods #estliving #instadesign #designer #designerinterior #luxuryinteriordesign #moderninteriordesign #familyhome #modern_architecture #homedesign #home #housetour #housegoals #dreamhome #allofarchitecture #bearchitecture #cultiver

ISSUE #54 OUT NOW | TIME TO PLAY: The Importance of Experimental Design ⁠ This issue celebrates experimental design, showcasing how the homes and workspaces of creatives can serve as vital test labs for ideas. We see this through our cover story—architect Sophie Dries’ Paris apartment—and Italian designer Giampiero Tagliaferri’s Los Angeles atelier, set inside a Wes Jones-designed industrial home. Brazilian designer Andre Mellone describes his New York City home as a “lab where you test ideas out, and if things go wrong, you have no one to answer to but yourself.” CRITERIA and C. Gallery founder Rachael Fry’s restored Victorian villa in Melbourne is a canvas for her diverse style and pieces, just as designer Sebastian Zuchowicki’s hybrid living-working space blurs the lines between comfort and creativity, designed for constantly rotating furniture, objects, and art. We step inside one of Melbourne’s most significant high-rise apartment blocks by Yunken Freeman Brothers, Griffith & Simpson, where Kennedy Nolan has reconceived a late-modernist apartment’s interiors for art-collecting clients. Honouring a building’s past extends to a home’s historic well in Welsh + Major’s design of a new pavilion for a Sydney terrace. Our Bathroom Blueprint special feature gives voice to designers seeking new and interesting materials, shapes, and details in this space. We leave you with a definitive guide to bathroom design elements using our Product Library, recognising the joy of rethinking our spaces, regardless of their scale and purpose. – Sophie Lewis, editor⁠ ⁠ Read more inside our latest issue #54 via the link in bio. ⁠ Published on estliving.com Editor @sophlew_says⁠ Design & Visual Editor @jackseedsman⁠ Publisher @miffycoady A big thank you to our cover star @sophiedries_ Featuring @studiomellone @giampiero.tagliaferri @criteriacollection @cgallerycontemporary @sebastianzuchowicki @welshandmajor @kennedy_nolan @pocodesigns @mimdesignstudio @studiotate @ysg.studio @tamsinjohnson @omedezin @marionmailaender @roisinlaffertyofficial @arentpykestudio @crina_architecture Contributors @aleeshacallahan @christophecoenon @william.jess.laird

DESIGN DESTINATION | Hotel Drei Berge by Ramdane Touhami and Green River Project ⁠ ⁠ Perched at an altitude of 1,638 meters in the charming Alpine village of Mürren, Switzerland, Hotel Drei Berge is a refreshingly unique destination where design, nature, and craftsmanship merge seamlessly. Nestled on the edge of a cliff with breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps, this exceptional hotel offers an immersive experience unlike any other.⁠ ⁠ When @ramdanetouhami opened Hotel Drei Berge, he left two rooms untouched for his friends @greenriverprojectllc and @bode to transform. The result was unexpected and exciting — using jockey silks and horse show ribbons to create a playful, vibrant design that stands apart from the hotel’s traditional aesthetic. Ramdane’s vision was clear: he didn’t want the hotel to be entirely his work but rather a collective effort that reflects his passion for collaboration.⁠ ⁠ This is evident throughout the hotel, where bespoke elements like bedsheets inspired by American horse blankets, with show names embroidered on them, add a personal touch. Guests experience a full, immersive environment, from waking up in thoughtfully designed rooms to using custom-designed toiletries and accessories — from brushes to soaps — all crafted by Ramdane and his collaborators.⁠ ⁠ Discover more design destinations on estliving.com via the link in profile.⁠ ⁠ Destination @hoteldreiberge⁠ Design @ramdanetouhami @greenriverprojectllc @bode⁠ Photography @markc_oflaherty @calypsomahieu

1920's DUTCH DESIGN | Collector’s Home by DAB Studio⁠ ⁠ In this 1920s Dutch home, DAB Studio blends the architectural legacy of the Amsterdam School with modern design. A bold red kitchen features a gleaming benchtop that mirrors the rich ochre silk curtains, while a hammered copper table lamp by Hendrik Methorst adds a touch of warmth.⁠ ⁠ The space is completed with a dark timber dining table and bespoke glass ceiling panels, creating an eclectic and inviting atmosphere that honours both history and contemporary craftsmanship.⁠ ⁠ Explore more of this unique kitchen design on estliving.com via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠⁠ Published on estliving.com⁠ Editor @sophlew_says⁠ Design @dabstudio_⁠ Photography @alicemesguich

DESIGN DESTINATION | Vigilius Mountain Resort⁠ ⁠ Tucked away in Lana, South Tyrol, Vigilius Mountain Resort offers a calming retreat with panoramic views of the Dolomites. Accessible only by cable car, this mountain hideaway is a masterclass in sustainable design. ⁠ ⁠ Inside, guest rooms feature rammed clay walls that not only divide spaces but also work in harmony with nature, absorbing heat in warmer months and releasing it when cool. This thoughtful design reflects the resort's commitment to both comfort and environmental consciousness.⁠ ⁠ See more exceptional design stays on http://estliving.com⁠ ⁠ Destination @vigiliusmountainresort ⁠ Photography @tobiaskaser_photo⁠

DESIGN MIAMI 2024 | Martyn Thompson x 1882 Ltd. ⁠ ⁠ At this year’s Design Miami, Australian photographer, artist, and designer @martynthompsonstudio showcased his Ceramic Columns. Moulded and slip-cast with Emily Johnson of 1882 Ltd.'s master potters at the historic Wedgwood factory in Stoke-on-Trent, each piece is uniquely hand-decorated by Thompson. Guided purely by instinct, he applies muted, abstract patterns, elevating these ceramics into stunning works of art. The columns are formed from individual pots stacked together on a steel base, creating a sculptural, balanced form.⁠ ⁠ As part of 1882 Ltd.'s daring Imaginarium exhibit, Thompson’s pieces sit alongside one-off and limited-edition works by other creative visionaries like Shona Heath, Robbie Williams, Max Lamb, Amy Jayne Hughes, Leah Jensen, Giles Deacon, and Bruce McLean. Each piece in this collection plays with form, pattern, colour, and texture, sparking curiosity and engaging the imagination.⁠ ⁠ Discover more inspiring design on estliving.com via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ @1882ltd at @designmiami⁠ Design and photography by @martynthompsonstudio⁠ Styling by @lottielawtondesign & @___brianreyes

MODERN CURIOSITY | A late-modernist apartment by Kennedy Nolan⁠ ⁠ "The clients had a discerning eye for art and furniture, and their collection consciously shaped the design methodology. Our role was to provide an exciting and elevating setting,” Kennedy says, likening their design to a Wunderkammer—a cabinet of curiosities. ⁠ ⁠ - Kennedy Nolan founding partner Patrick Kennedy ⁠ ⁠ Late modernism and its ‘refined, mannerist sub-genre’ led the studio to develop an interior based on axial planning that emphasised theatrical settings manifested through surface texture and tertiary hues.⁠ ⁠ Designed in 1961, ‘Fairlie Flats’ by Yuncken Freeman Brothers, Griffiths & Simpson heralded a new decade of residential architecture in Melbourne. The nine-storey building was one of the city’s earliest examples of a high-rise block of apartments, claiming its exclusive place opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens.⁠ ⁠ Read the entire story inside the latest digital issue of est magazine 'Time to Play' on estliving.com via the link in profile. ⁠ ⁠ Published in est magazine⁠ Editor & Words @sophlew_says⁠ Design & Architecture @kennedy_nolan⁠ Photography @derek_swalwell

DESIGN DESTINATION | Goetheanum ⁠ ⁠ Step into the ethereal world of Rudolf Steiner's Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. This architectural masterpiece invites introspection and creativity, with its stunning stairwell serving as a symbol of the seamless blend between art and philosophy. ⁠ ⁠ The organic forms and natural materials resonate with Steiner's vision of holistic design, making it a must-visit for anyone passionate about innovative architecture and spiritual spaces. Explore how every curve and angle tells a story, inviting visitors to ascend not just physically, but also conceptually. ⁠ ⁠ Videos sourced from @paolo_abate

1930's PORTUGUESE VILLA | Porto Townhouse by Garcé & Dimofski⁠ ⁠ Nestled in the historic center of Porto, Portugal, Garcé & Dimofski have thoughtfully transformed a 1930s villa to reflect the owners’ passion for contemporary art and design. ⁠ ⁠ Concealed behind a facade of stone and azulejos, a Portugese form of glazed ceramic tiles, Porto Townhouse celebrate Porto’s rich history. The surrounding neighborhood, Cedofeita, features narrow streets lined with Portuguese homes clad in vibrant tiles and wrought-iron balconies. ⁠ ⁠ With historic landmarks such as the 11th-century Igreja de Cedofeita and the Mercado do Bolhão, it was imperative for Lisbon-based architecture studio Garcé & Dimofski to honour the historical significance of the original structure, which dates back to 1930. ⁠ ⁠ “We tried to keep the soul and architectural spirit of the house” ⁠ ⁠ - Co-founder Clio Dimofski⁠ ⁠ Read more about Porto Townhouse by Garcé & Dimofski on estliving.com via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Published on estliving.com ⁠ Editor @sophlew_says⁠ Words Livia Toscano⁠ Design @garce_dimofski⁠ Photography @inesilvasa

EST MAGAZINE | Milano Special Edition 2025⁠ ⁠ The excitement is already building as we start putting our together our calendar for Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2025. Will you be attending next year? Tell us in the comments ❤️⁠ ⁠ Discover this years Milano special edition magazine on estliving.com/magazine via the link in bio.

DESIGN DESTINATION | Vipp Todos Santos⁠ ⁠ Set along the Pacific Ocean amid the Mexican desert, Vipp Todos Santos fuses traditional architecture with a Scandinavian design approach to highlight the landscape from within.⁠ ⁠ Situated in the coastal town of Todos Santos on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, the guesthouse was built by Mexico City-based architect Pablo Pérez Palacios and his studio, PPAA. Marking Vipp’s tenth guesthouse—and its first outside Europe—the 350-square-property consists of a main house, two guesthouses, terraces, a circular rooftop pool and a shaded patio.⁠ ⁠ The guesthouse was designed to honour the region’s biophilic design language, featuring dynamic volumes and exterior stairways that respond organically to the natural contours of the site. The architects applied local, traditional building techniques, designing the home with raw rammed earth walls that respond to the extremities of the climate by providing natural insulation. Blurring the lines between the architecture and its desert surroundings, large, open windows frame views of the coast and towering Cardones, or cacti.⁠ ⁠ Discover Vipp Todos Santos at estliving.com. via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠Published on estliving.com⁠ Editor @sophlew_says⁠ Words Livia Toscano⁠ Architecture @perez_palacios_aa⁠ Interior Design @juliemoelsgaardinterior @sofievippnyc⁠ Photography Courtesy of Vipp