Interior Design

Infinite Design Studio creates sumptuous and sophisticated spaces with warmth and soul. Taking a worldly approach to design, the studio produces interiors that combine the luxury and eclectic elegance of European design with the relaxed and casual ease of Australian interiors. Michelle established Infinite Design Studio in 2002. Based in Sydney, the practice delivers residential, commercial and retail projects across...

Recent trends in the hotel industry have seen hoteliers take a more design-led approach, creating vibrant destinations and one-of-a-kind experiences. At The Collectionist Hotel in Camperdown, Sydney, that uniqueness extends to each of the hotel rooms and lobby, which have been individually designed by local studios and artists. Inspired by a car hire outlet that allowed inspection of vehicles prior...

Gone are the days hotels are merely a place to stay, removed from the culture and  energy of the community outside. Today they are designed as vibrant and connected destinations in themselves; places to experience for their own well-deserved merits. On July 14 KE-ZU hosted “Connecting the Dots Vol. 1” presented by Nicky Lobo, Editor of Habitus, and with Matthew...

We would love to thank all those who joined us as we hosted “Connecting the Dots Vol. 1” presented by Nicky Lobo, Editor of Habitus, in conversation with Matthew Sheargold, Senior Associate at HASSELL. The conversation centred around current and future trends in hospitality design as Matthew explored how hoteliers, architects and designers, faced with competition by Airbnb and challenged to millennial demands for memorable...

The century-old Finger Wharf is one of the defining features of Woolloomooloo, Sydney, and now the new Ovolo Hotel, which occupies its south end, has upped the architectural ante even further. Matthew Sheargold, Senior Associate at HASSELL, led the design project that transformed the existing hotel facilities into one that would appeal to a new generation. Indeed, as Matthew discussed...

Imagine the varied lamps at LZF as a colourful and eclectic cast, where every light, dependent on the storyline, can play the lead role. Whenever a part calls for the strong silent type, a handsome hero that possesses firmness of purpose, it is LZF’s Domo lamp that fits the bill. Designed by Valencia-based Rqr Studio, Domo is a suspension lamp...

This week, we catch up with the wonderful Singapore based artist Scott Petrie.

Last Thursday saw the ninth IDEA Awards by the team at (inside) magazine, celebrated at The Ivy Room and The Ivy Lounge in Sydney. As usual, the event was sold out and the spectacular after-party continued until the wee hours of Friday morning.  Without saying too much, we may or may not be aware of a number of bleary eyed...

Since 1999 the commanding, measured commentary of Britain's Kevin McCloud has been synonymous with the voyeurism of following everyday Brits embarking on their own building projects. Quite aside from the varied approaches to design and construction that are showcased, what has reinforced the Grand Design format's overwhelming success both in the UK and here in Australia is that at the...

HASSELL ARE ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST DESIGN PRACTICES,  COVERING ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND MORE... WE SPOKE TO THE EVER-BUBBLY, ALWAYS BUSY, JOEL SAMPSON OF THE INTERIORS TEAM, WHO HAS RECENTLY BEEN HEAVILY INVOLVED IN THE HUGE REFURBISHMENT OF THE SHANGRI-LA, SYDNEY AND ASSORTED NOVOTEL LOCATIONS. TO GET A GRASP ON THE EXTENT OF HASSELL'S EXPERTISE IN ALL IT'S FIELDS...