One of Brisbane City’s narrowest high-rise buildings set to soar at 320 George Street
22 Aug 2019Plans for the redevelopment of an iconic 135-year-old building in Brisbane’s CBD have been released. more
Neville Bonner Bridge to connect South Bank and the future Queen’s Wharf precinct
15 Aug 2019Named in honour of Australia’s first Indigenous parliamentarian – the late Senator Neville Bonner AO – a new pedestrian bridge is set to link both sides of the Brisbane River. more
LE BAIN Newstead brings a touch of French luxe to the Brisbane architecture scene
08 Aug 2019Inspired by the iconic Les Bains-Douches bathhouse-turned-notorious-nightclub-turned-five-star-designer-hotel in Paris, a chic new apartment building is under construction at 20 Wyandra Street, Newstead. more
Drive into the future – Mercedes-Benz Brisbane debuts its brand-new riverside lifestyle precinct
01 Aug 2019Since we first wrote about it back in 2016, we have been waiting with bated breath for Mercedes-Benz Brisbane to unveil its mammoth new lifestyle precinct at Breakfast Creek Wharf. The waterfront haven is set to redefine auto dealerships, bringing together not only a place to check out the merchandise, but also to experience the full luxe lifestyle that comes with owning a Merc. Well, the wait is over – as of Thursday August 1, Mercedes-Benz Brisbane will officially open its brand-new home to the public. Prepare for futuristic technology, world-class dining and so much more. more
New freedom kids’ range to induce serious bedroom envy
25 Jul 2019Pinterest pinners and Instagram oglers unite, all your interior decorating dreams are about to come true with this whimsical new kids' range from furniture giant, freedom. more
Brisbane’s o|bon studio releases debut collection of functional art
18 Jul 2019A local artist has handcrafted an eccentric range of unique pieces perfect for stashing the snacks and surprising the guests at your next dinner party. more
Maison development to redefine apartment living in New Farm
11 Jul 2019A stunning collection of green-ringed luxe apartments is set to sprout in Brisbane by 2020, subject to DA approval. more
2019 Queensland Landscape Architecture Awards honours local green spaces
04 Jul 2019Landscape architects carry enormous environmental and social responsibilities, as their work has the potential to unite communities and offer vital leisure and lifestyle benefits to residents. These awards have given well-earned praise to some of the state's best experts in the industry. more
The Locals
The world is changing so fast, and your time has come. Be clever, frugal and optimistic ...~ Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson more
Hyde and Central style – Brisbane is set to gain its largest public park in 50 years
11 Jun 2019Brisbane has steadily built quite the reputation as a green city, and it seems that we’re not stopping with the current abundance of lush inner-city spaces to enjoy our amazing natural environment. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced plans with Brisbane City Council to turn the current site of the Victoria Park Golf Course into a massive public park. Following in the footsteps New York’s Central Park and London’s Hyde Park, the ambitious project will be the largest of its kind that our city has seen in more than 50 years. more
The Station co-working space and gallery boosts local creative scene
05 Jun 2019Local innovators and artists will be tickled to hear that a dreamy new creative hub is set to open on Barry Parade this week, offering a place to dream, create, exhibit and mingle. more
Hinterland hideout – escape the coast for the rolling hills at Blackbird Byron Bay
01 Jun 2019When we venture south for a sneaky Byron Bay sojourn, we often tend to head toward the beachside, and rightly so – it’s beautiful and it’s buzzing. Though, if you’re looking for a real escape (the kind where you can legitimately switch off), then allow us to put Blackbird Byron Bay on your radar. Here’s a peek inside the luxe new award-wining hinterland hideout. more
James Street’s TWFINEART gallery relocates to Newstead
30 May 2019Change is brewing for TWFINEART gallery, with a move to larger premises and a major new exhibition opening next month. more
Concept design revealed for new $150 million QPAC theatre
23 May 2019QPAC is set to become the largest – and busiest – performing arts centre in the country when its fifth theatre opens the doors in 2022. This month, the Palaszczuk Government has unveiled design details about the new auditorium conceived by principal consultant design team Blight Rayner + Snøhetta. more
Finalists announced for Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards 2019
08 May 2019Design envy has hit new heights this month as the finalists for one of the most anticipated awards events were announced. more
Bendo’s latest collection Blush will set you swooning
02 May 2019Clear your credit cards, folks. Bendo’s range of homewares will have you snapping up all sorts of sleek sculptures, from paper-clip-inspired coat hooks to elevated dog bowls (even if you don’t own a dog). more
Innovation celebrated at Australian Institute of Architects’ 2019 Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards
24 Apr 2019A mighty 71 design projects from across Brisbane have been judged, with just 32 shortlisted for the Queensland State Architecture Awards in June. more
The Lightspace crew unveils stunning new Art Deco events space Loyal Hope of the Valley
18 Apr 2019If you’ve ever had the pleasure of attending a function or event at Fortitude Valley’s Lightspace, you’ll know that the team behind the venue is second to none. From the space itself to the running of its operations, this well-oiled fun machine has a sterling reputation in Brisbane. We teased in last week’s Pavement Whispers that the crew has been hard at work on a brand-new space, so we thought we’d give you a closer look at what they’ve been busy creating – collect your jaw from the floor and step inside Loyal Hope of the Valley. more
Designer Akira Isogawa lends creative input to West Village’s Arcadia
11 Apr 2019Global fashion icon and one of the country’s best-known designers Akira Isogawa has helped guide the next stage of the West Village development in West End. more
Howard Smith Wharves’ stunning Art Series Hotel, The Fantauzzo, opens its doors
28 Mar 2019You know the drill by now – as soon as we mention anything related to Howard Smith Wharves, it’s well worth sitting up and paying attention. Last year we dropped the news that the rapidly growing riverside hotspot was going to become home to a brand-new Art Series Hotel, named for celebrated contemporary artist Vincent Fantauzzo. Well, folks, the time has come to welcome these luxurious new digs to the neighbourhood – The Fantauzzo has officially opened its doors to its first guests as of yesterday, Tuesday March 26. more
Local designers shortlisted in 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards
28 Mar 2019The visual surrounds of a restaurant can be just as crucial to the dining experience as the food itself. Stepping into a well-designed space can enchant the diner, awaken the senses and hint at the good things to come. more