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Regional Architecture Awards: Gold Coast houses hitting new design levels

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The Cottage at Burleigh Waters received a recommendation in the new residential category. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

THE city’s hottest houses have been crowned for their architectural innovation with a luxurious eco-friendly home and renovated cottage among the standouts.

The Gold Coast and Northern Rivers 2023 Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards highlighted architects willing to think outside the box when it comes to design.

The Cottage. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

The Cottage. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

Justin Humphrey Architects’ The Cottage was crowned the region’s house of the year.

In a cost-of-living crunch, the property at Burleigh Waters demonstrated great architectural

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6 architects and interior designers offer tips

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The term ‘modern luxury’ loosely refers to spaces inspired by the streamlined aesthetic of this period, with touches of glamor achieved through gilt accents, high-end materials like marble and rosewood, or singular sculptural elements prioritizing form over pattern.

“Rather than flaunting excess and ostentation, modern luxury often leans toward a more minimal and understated approach,” reiterated Lim. “It celebrates craftsmanship, attention to detail and the intrinsic beauty of materials.”

On why the trend is so popular, Gwen Tan, co-founder of Studio iF attributes a possibility to the prevailing trend in hotel design that today’s well-traveled homeowners are drawn towards. She

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9 Interior Design Careers Worth Considering Fairfield University News

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When you think about interior design, what comes to mind? You might associate this line of work with stylish homes or swanky hotel lobbies, but in reality, the principles of interior design can be applied to any imaginable space.

There are dozens of interior design careers to explore — including many you may not have heard of before. Keep reading to learn about some of the exciting opportunities for professionals in this field.

9 Fascinating interior design specializations

To help illustrate the plethora of options for trained designers, we put together a list that highlights nine of the areas you

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Skyscraper in Boston is now the largest ‘passive house’ office space in the world

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A new skyscraper in downtown Boston has become the largest “passive house” office space in the world, according to the Passive House Institute in Germany.

The 812,000 square-foot Winthrop Center office space passed multiple tests to ensure walls and windows insulate the building efficiently. The insulation and air-tightness are the main reasons the building uses 65% less energy to heat and cool compared to similar buildings.

“Buildings do account for a significant portion of the overall climate problem. There’s no reason why it can’t be fixed. It is now feasible from an engineering perspective,” said Christopher Jeffries, founder of Millennium

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