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The Local Project seeks to champion the best from industry leaders and emerging designers alike. We span architecture, interiors, product design and much more.
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The Local Project was born out of a desire to showcase Australia’s rich design industry. Founded in March 2016 by Aidan Anderson, The Local Project is one of the fastest growing design-based platforms. Driven by curious, innovative artists and designers, we seek to champion the best from industry leaders and emerging artisans alike. At The Local Project our eye is global, yet our focus is distinct

ly local. We explore and showcase how locality shapes design – inception, production, display and reception. Whilst materials, talent and products have a global reach, our view is that they are all entrenched in locality. From material to maker to owner. We place person and space at the fore of all our content. We believe locality is the birthplace of stellar design: connection, knowledge and familiarity to resources, conventions and standard; holding sense of something, belonging and community. Home to a dedicated online marketplace, we connect designers and clients – bridging the gap between artists and design lovers. We bring you a carefully curated selection of Australian (and global) design excellence.

10/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Handcrafted in Europe, the Muundo Indoor/Outdoor table collection is available exclusively in Australia through Tallira by The Rug Collection. Muundo’s striking range of dining, coffee and side tables seamlessly blends art with functionality, showcasing a commitment to sustainable design and exceptional craftsmanship.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/in-focus-muundo-at-tallira-by-the-rug-collection-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read In focus: Muundo at Tallira by The Rug Collection on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography courtesy of Tallira by The Rug Collection.

10/12/2024

News Feature • The Local Project founder and CEO Aidan Anderson hosted a memorable event at ELLISON STUDIOS' concept space, The Rental, in Surry Hills. The event took place last Friday evening in a loft-style apartment, which was the perfect backdrop for a night of relaxed conversation. Guests sipped on premium gin from Archie Rose Distilling Co. and received luxurious La Prairie gifts. Special thanks to Leigh Mckeown, co-founder and CEO of ELLISON STUDIOS., for making the evening unforgettable.

Photography by Jamie Green and Ben Murphy.
Gifting organised by MAXMEDIALAB.

09/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • A much-loved icon of the Sydney literary community, Gleebooks in Glebe has undergone a major refurbishment that retains its unique spirit yet readies it for the next chapter.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/gleebooks-by-ana-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Gleebooks by AN+A on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Tom Ferguson.
Architecture, interior design and landscape installation by AN+A.
Build by Iceberg Enterprises.
Structural engineering by GNFP.
Geotechnical engineering by JK Geotechnics.
Hydraulic engineering by Endepth Engineers.
Heritage consulting by GBA Heritage
Wayfinding and signage by Studio MAAT.
Consultant planning by Andrew Martin Planning.

09/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Quarters, a multifaceted space in Tribeca from Felicia Hung and Nick Ozemba – the founders of lighting studio In Common With – pushes the boundaries to become something entirely of its own.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/quarters-by-in-common-with-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Quarters by In Common With on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by William Jess Laird.
Architecture by Starling Architecture
Interior design by In Common With.

09/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • It is the transformation of wood from the island into the existing house and barn that has had the most poignant effect in this reimagining of Shor House. The only new wood in the house is charred with a shou sugi ban treatment, once again imprinting the Japanese history of the site. A study in adaptive reuse, Shor House offers a powerful example of how to celebrate prior habitation – rebuilding without erasing the history of the land and people before.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/shor-house-by-measured-architecture-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Shor House by Measured Architecture Interiors or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Ema Peter.
Architecture by Measured Architecture Ltd..
Interior design by Measured Architecture and Monica Berdin.
Build by Powers Construction.
Styling by Measured Architecture
Landscape design by Measured Architecture, Tamotsu Tongu and Aloe Designs.

09/12/2024

Issue No. 16 • Lifestyle Feature • As a car company founded with a design-first ethos, Polestar’s fresh take on form meets function is uncovering new ground in materials and luxury aesthetics.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/eclipsing-tradition-polestars-design-evolution-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Eclipsing tradition: Polestar’s design evolution on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

08/12/2024

Project Feature • Hidden in the tropical Jamaican jungle, Pompey Estate is a recording studio and 50-acre retreat where creatives can come to slow down and tap into the undulating artistic energy that is often overlooked amid the rhythm of everyday life. Home to DJ and producer Diplo, the sprawling residence is a place where people can gather, immerse in the lush surroundings, explore, connect and feel inspired.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/ to read Pompey Estate by Freecell Architecture and Gia Wolff Design on The Local Project.

Photography by Noshe Photography.
Architecture by Freecell Architecture and Gia Wolff Design.
Interior Design by Sara Nataf and Katelyn Hinden.
Build by Relmac Construction.
Styling by Studio Marek Polewski.
Landscape Design by Geoponika.
Acoustic Engineering by Acoustilog.
Structural Engineering by MSR Engineers.
MEP Engineering by EP Engineering.
Audio Engineering by Martin Mitchel.

08/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Through simple interventions and considered materiality, Lovell Burton reveals the nuanced ways heritage apartment blocks can be revitalised for contemporary living. Spring Street Apartment reminds us of how we can be connected while also removed – perhaps the cornerstone of what constitutes a home that is so deeply embedded in the movements of a busy city.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/spring-street-apartment-by-lovell-burton-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Spring Street Apartment by Lovell Burton on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Tasha Tylee.
Architecture and interior design by Lovell Burton.
Build by Bluline Projects.
Styling by Jessica Lillico.
Joinery by Grange Joinery.
Flooring by Eco Outdoor.
Benchtop by Artedomus.

08/12/2024

Project Feature • Greg Natale echoed the architecture’s undulations in the living room of Bellevue Hill House with a Vladimir Kagan sofa, reupholstered in cream bouclé fabric, and a custom rug that mirrors the colours of the Patagonia Verde fireplace. A similar aesthetic was found in the decor and furnishings, suspending Masai pendant lights from Icone above the glass dining table and sourcing metallic bedside tables to introduce a touch of shine in the bedroom.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/bellevue-hill-house-by-greg-natale-project-feature-the-local-project/ to read Bellevue Hill House by Greg Natale on The Local Project.

Photography by Anson Smart.
Architecture and interior design by Greg Natale.
Build by Clever Built Constructions.
Styling by Joseph Gardner.

07/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Few design projects offer as much potential for fun as spaces for kids. This is exactly the prospect Danielle Brustman had when she designed the interiors of Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse in Sydney’s east.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/harbour-early-learning-vaucluse-by-danielle-brustman-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse by Danielle Brustman on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Sean Fennessy.
Architecture by SJB and Supercontext Architecture Studio.
Interior design by Danielle Brustman.
Build by Lloyd and Verity Construction.
Landscape architecture by Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects.
Project management by Neoscape.

07/12/2024

Issue No. 16 • Video Feature • Emma and Tom Lane of The Range Estates (TRE) have developed a reputation for creating incomparable experiences. As with all the properties in TRE’s portfolio, the pair’s latest project, Copperstone, is more than luxe accommodation: it’s an exhalation, an opportunity to recalibrate and experience the pure joy of slow living.

Watch the full video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDGBeKVV7CU or read Copperstone by The Range Estates in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Sean Fennessy.
Architecture by Emma and Tom Lane with Story Design Collective Pty Ltd.
Interior design by Emma Lane.
Build by Avid Constructions and Contracting.
Styling by Emma Lane.
Landscape design by LANDSCAPE workshop.
Furniture by RELIK and S.Lambourn-Hull.
Custom furniture by Island Luxe.
Masonry by Pacific Stonemasons.
Plastering by Royal Finish Plaster.

07/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Post Company and CCY Architects collaborated on Mollie Aspen – a 68-key boutique hotel in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains that taps into the town’s Bauhaus legacy and alpine identity through a contemporary and contextually relevant lens.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/mollie-aspen-by-post-company-and-ccy-architects-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Mollie Aspen by Post Company and CCY Architects on The Local Project or in the lates Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Nicole Franzen.
Styling by Lisa Rowe.
Architecture by CCY Architects.
Interior design and branding by Post Company.
Development by HayMax Capital.
Artwork by Rachel Snack, Virginie Hucher and Matthew Johnson.

07/12/2024

Issue No. 16 • Lifestyle Feature • Designed by Peter Stutchbury Architecture and completed in 2005, Bangalay in Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales represents a culmination of the architect’s thinking about how to build and live sustainably.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/on-the-market-bangalay-by-peter-stutchbury-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read On the market: Bangalay by Peter Stutchbury on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

07/12/2024

Issue No. 16 • Lifestyle Feature • The creative force behind Sydney’s Garden Life has shifted his landscape design thinking to one that heralds natural beauty, durability and variety.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/wombarra-garden-by-richard-unsworth-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Wombarra Garden by Richard Unsworth on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Nicholas Watt.

06/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • Two new Australian logistics centres not only highlight Neolith’s innovative versatility but offer local clients more immediate access to the company’s state-of-the-art surfaces.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/neoliths-solidified-australian-presence-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Neolith’s solidified Australian presence on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Elise Scott Studio.
Interior design by Miri Interiors.
Surfaces by Neolith.

06/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • At just more than a hectare, Fishharven’s site provides an expansive canvas for the architectural narrative. The initial brief from the clients, for whom this is a second collaboration with Neil Architecture, emphasised creating a compact, single-storey home where every room maximised the spectacular views.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/fishharven-by-neil-architecture-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read Fishharven by Neil Architecture on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by Tom Blachford.
Architecture and interior design by Neil Architecture.
Build by Kane Worthy Constructions.
Styling by Nicole Bell.
Landscape design by Acre - Landscape Architecture.
Joinery by South Coast Kitchens .

06/12/2024

Project Feature • One of the most striking features of Alpha House is how Studio Prineas harmonises the design with the site’s gardens and the majestic jacaranda tree, both in structure and palette.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/alpha-house-by-studio-prineas-project-feature-the-local-project/ to read Alpha House by Studio Prineas on The Local Project.

Photography by Anson Smart.
Architecture and interior design by Studio Prineas.
Build by Sheeth.
Styling by Studio CD by Claire Delmar.
Landscape design by Custom Creations Landscapes.

06/12/2024

Issue No. 16 Feature • A group of 40 Australian architects and designers travelled to Milan, Italy – and subsequently toured through Austria – for this year’s Salone del Mobile as guests of Blum Australia Pty Ltd.

Head to this link https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/the-grand-european-tour-with-blum-issue-16-feature-the-local-project/ to read The Grand European Tour with Blum on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 16 print publication.

Photography by The Local Production.

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Video Feature • A renovated mid-century home, Panorama House effectively connects residents to the sweeping Boulder landscape. In collaboration with @leapinteriors, @studiob_arch reinforces the style of the original structure to create a light and peaceful retreat. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Photography by jamesfloriophotography. Architecture and landscape design by Studio B Architecture + Interiors and @piche_architecture. Interior design by Studio B Architecture + Interiors and Leap Interior Design. Build by @hansenconstruction and @pgarnold_construction. Landscape installation by @environmentaldesigns. Structural engineering by @kla.inc. Timber cladding by @abodowood from @resawntimberco. Filmed by @triarchcreative. Edited by @thelocalproduction_. Production by The Local Production.

Video Feature • Celebrating the rich Italian heritage of New Farm, @cavillarchitects drew inspiration from the area’s historic family homes for Gibbon Street Residence. The project reflects the charm of their renovations and materiality, honouring a cultural connection that shaped its design. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Photography by @davidchatfield__ and @christopherfrederickjones. Architecture by Cavill Architects. Landscape design by @danyoungla. Structural engineering by @westera_partners. Filmed and edited by @danpreston_1. Production by @thelocalproduction_.

Video Feature • The @brickworksbp Series • Comprising two Queensland houses, Cross Street offers flexible living environments suited to all types of residents, from young professionals to empty nesters. To establish enduring, high-quality homes, @_aphora considers connectivity, access and the effect of materials. Watch the upcoming video on The Local Project. Photography by @andymacpherson.studio. Architecture by Aphora Architecture. Build by @riseconstructionsqld. Landscape design by @larc_la. Engineering by @westera_partners. Joinery by @ljr_projects. Bricks by Brickworks. Filmed and edited by @_hnmedia. Production by @thelocalproduction_.

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About The Local Project

The Local Project celebrates extraordinary design to an inspired community.

We seek to champion the best local design from industry leaders and emerging designers alike. From the small workshop of an up-and-coming designer to the most exciting architectural projects and global design innovators, our focus is on authentic, human-centred design.

We’re driven by telling stories – exploring the narratives around design, from how it is created, to how it is used. Our passion lies in creating inspiring, original and highly engaging content that delves beyond the surface to help promote the best local design.

We believe that our genuine passion for design is felt in our work, inspiring our audience and rapidly growing our following to become one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to design.