Architecture
Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort's overwater villas are set to open soon
Design

Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort’s overwater villas are set to open soon

A stone's throw from Bribie Island's white sandy beaches and the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel lies BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort. Coined as a 'coastal home away from home', this family favourite boasts stellar camping, glamping and caravanning facilities. With safari tents and luxury villas aplenty, the resort will soon add to its offering in the form of a swimmable dam fringed by six overwater villas. Our lake house getaway dreams are about to come true! more

Architecture
Small but mighty fine – Tiny Away has launched new Queensland tiny houses
Design

Small but mighty fine – Tiny Away has launched new Queensland tiny houses

We've already rolled into September and this year shows no sign of slowing down. If you're keen to steady the pace and unwind amidst natural surroundings, we know just the solution – Tiny Away's tiny houses! These adorable short-stay accommodation spots are set on private land in rural and regional locations, with a new series of houses just launched across Queensland. From the Gold Coast hinterland and Gladstone to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Fraser Coast, here are some of the new getaways where you can disconnect from the rat race and reconnect with nature ... more

Architecture
Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland
Design

Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland

Those who wish to escape the 9-5 hustle culture and transport themselves into a tranquil paradise where adventure is aplenty should familiarise themselves with Sun Ranch, a newly open 55-acre coastal estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland. It's here where you can check in to a 70-style Californian ranch house where you can enjoy total privacy, incredible onsite experiences (hello, horse riding) and spellbinding retro-inspired hotel living. more

Architecture
Discover the allure of the Allere Collection – West Village's newest vertical community from Sekisui House
Design

Discover the allure of the Allere Collection – West Village’s newest vertical community from Sekisui House

When it comes to luxury living, West Village has it all. With an abundance of eateries, lush green spaces, amenities to boot and its very own Harris Farm Markets, it is no wonder West Village has quickly become one of Brisbane’s most desirable precincts to live in. The West End lifestyle hub’s latest residential offering, the Allere Collection, has taken the design world by storm, featuring two distinctly different vertical communities, Uno and Duo. The Allere Collection offers residents an opportunity to join a connected, social and vibrant community where homes are designed to wear in, not out. more

Architecture
The team behind Raes on Wategos to open The Bonobo by Raes, the holiday home of your dreams
Design

The team behind Raes on Wategos to open The Bonobo by Raes, the holiday home of your dreams

If you've ever been lucky enough to stay at Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay or even stumbled upon the dreamy locale on a beach trip, you're well aware of how undeniably spectacular of a spot it is. The team behind the exclusive boutique retreat are set to spread the magic even further into the heart of Byron Bay with an entirely new concept called The Bonobo by Raes. Touted as 'where imagination, luxury and architecture combine to create an entirely new lifestyle concept', these luxe hotel-apartments will soon become the new place to stay and play in Byron Bay. more

Architecture
West Village unveils its sustainability-focused commercial development, Greenhouse
Design

West Village unveils its sustainability-focused commercial development, Greenhouse

Despite our green-hued childhood friend Kermit the Frog singing ‘it’s not easy being green’, there are a plethora of companies, projects and initiatives proving that it's a lot easier than we think. The arrival of West Village’s newest commercial building Greenhouse does just that, providing a community-driven and sustainability focused office space that increases the overall wellness of its employees, while decreasing the impact on the environment around them. This awe-inspiring project by Sekisui House Australia is now open, with its visionary design attracting a bounty of tenants. Take a peek inside (and outside) the lush, leaf-laden building ... more


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Architecture
This impressive Brisbane house comes complete with a basketball court, outdoor cinema, soccer field and game arcade
Design

This impressive Brisbane house comes complete with a basketball court, outdoor cinema, soccer field and game arcade

House hunting can be the pits. That said, sometimes it can be fun to up your price range all the way to the tippy top to see how the other half live. That's how we came upon 74 Bacton Road in Chandler, which is undoubtedly one of Brisbane's most impressive addresses. Boasting a number of too-good-to-be-true lifestyle offerings – we're talking a mancave, mudroom, outdoor cinema, soccer field, two gyms and a games room full of arcade-level fun – this fancy address is worth having a gander at. more

Architecture
A new kind of neighbourhood – Portside Wharf set to undergo a $20-million facelift
Design

A new kind of neighbourhood – Portside Wharf set to undergo a $20-million facelift

Since its early development, Portside Wharf has long been known as one of Brisbane's premier riverfront destinations, boasting fine-dining delicacies, sophisticated fashion and top-tier entertainment. And while you may have thought the urban precinct has been a little quiet lately, we're here to let you in on some exciting news. The riverside locale is getting ready to undergo an extensive $20-million makeover, reaffirming its reputation as one of Brisbane's leading waterfront villages. more

Architecture
Marriott International signs agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton to the Gold Coast by 2026
Design

Marriott International signs agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton to the Gold Coast by 2026

The Gold Coast has long been the holiday destination of choice for budget-conscious families and discerning travellers alike. In recent years, however, it's begun to attract an increasingly affluent crowd, which has caught the attention of some of the world's most prestigious hotel operators. In a major boon for the coast, Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Australian property developers Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group to bring Australia’s third Ritz-Carlton hotel to the Gold Coast by 2026. The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast is set to usher in a new era of staying and playing on the Gold Coast. Here's everything you need to know ... more

Architecture
The Calile Noosa Resort
Design

The team behind The Calile Hotel announces plans for an integrated resort in Noosa

When it comes to luxury accommodation in Australia, James Street's The Calile Hotel sits firmly at the top end of the list. That's not just our humble opinion – the hotel was recently recognised in the Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards as the number two hotel in Australia and New Zealand, and number 23 in the top 50 hotels worldwide. Not one to rest on its laurels, Calile Malouf Investments – the team behind The Calile Hotel – has just lodged plans for an integrated luxury resort in Noosa, expanding its portfolio in Southeast Queensland. more

Architecture
The Thomas Dixon Centre has reopened after a $100-million makeover
Design

The Thomas Dixon Centre has reopened after a $100-million makeover

If you’ve meandered past the Thomas Dixon Centre on Montague Road in recent months, you’ve probably noticed some pretty significant changes. The West End hub, which is the long-time home of Queensland Ballet, has recently reopened following a $100-million makeover. Stacked with everything from dance studios to breezy terraces perfect for after-work drinks, the slick venue is worth pirouetting into ... more

Architecture
West Village to gain Brisbane’s first neuroarchitecture residential building, Altura
Design

West Village to gain Brisbane’s first neuroarchitecture residential building, Altura

Neuroarchitecture is the visionary union of two very different disciplines – neuroscience and architecture. The merging of the two can deliver buildings and spaces that put an emphasis on wellbeing and create healthier living environments. Brisbane is set to gain its first neuroarchitecture residential building in the form of Altura, an awe-inspiring 22-storey building coming to West Village. Read on to find out about this innovative project ... more

Architecture
Bees, blooms and fresh produce – tour The Calile Hotel's Rooftop Garden
Design

Bees, blooms and fresh produce – tour The Calile Hotel’s Rooftop Garden

Discovering Brisbane gems hidden from plain sight is one of our favourite pastimes – whether it be concealed laneway cafes, secret staircases that lead to bustling bars or usually unnoticed heritage buildings. So when we stumbled upon news of a secret rooftop garden, we just knew we had to share it with you, dear readers. Without further ado, here is a sneak peek in to The Calile Hotel's Rooftop Garden. more

Architecture
Lamington Markets approved to bring an indoor-market hall, urban farm and craft brewery to Lutwyche
Design

Lamington Markets approved to bring an indoor-market hall, urban farm and craft brewery to Lutwyche

Brisbane's inner-north is on a trajectory that's pointed steeply upward. Market Developments – the crew behind anticipated Albion dining and lifestyle hub Craft'd Grounds – has just scored council approval to begin works on Lamington Markets one suburb over in Lutwyche. This ambitious retail precinct aims to bring food, living, commercial and public transport facilities together into one impressive whole, and will boast one of the city's largest indoor-market halls, an urban rooftop garden and restaurant, a craft brewery, boutique cinema, commercial spaces and two towers of residential apartments. Here's what we know ... more

Architecture
Mirvac lodges a development application for latest stage of Ascot Green
Design

Mirvac lodges a development application for latest stage of Ascot Green

Following a huge (and loud) demand for residences in Ascot Green and across South East Queensland, Australian property group Mirvac has lodged a development application for a new 14-level subtropical-inspired apartment building at its Ascot Green community on Eagle Farm Racecourse. Topped with a private rooftop sanctuary that boasts panoramic city and track views, this is one luxe apartment block worth racing to have a look at. more

Architecture
Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent
Design

Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent

Crystalbrook Collection, one Australia's leading independent hospitality groups, has bolstered its range of hotels with the recent acquisition of Howard Smith Wharves landmark The Fantauzzo. Now known as Crystalbrook Vincent, the 166-room accommodation spot retains the eye-catching charm and creative energy of its namesake, artist Vincent Fantauzzo, while enhancing its focus on sustainability. more