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Bunkeren, Australia, James Stockwell, Newcastle

Nature-Inspired Living: Bunkeren Residence by Architect James Stockwell

Jenn Thornton June 14, 2023

Embedded into a rock edge on a sloped site in Newcastle, Australia, Bunkeren by architect James Stockwell is a hanging garden-like residence. With concrete volumes descending the slope, it harmonizes with the landscape and boasts rooftop gardens. Inspired by coastal bunkers, the design protects against weather and enhances biodiversity.

SANAA’s Ambitious Sydney Modern Project Shines in Sydney’s Art Scene

Jenn Thornton May 17, 2023

Japanese architecture firm SANAA has designed the Sydney Modern Project, a $344 million cultural campus in Sydney, Australia. The project, funded by the NSW government and private donations, is an extension of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Pitched Black: Edition Office Talks Federal House

Jenn Thornton June 29, 2022

Federal House makes good on Edition Office’s commitment to sustainability. Relying on cross-flow ventilation as a cooling mechanism rather than air conditioning, the highly insulated home thrives in sub-tropical temps.

B.E Architecture, Broderick Ely, Jonathon Boucher, Andrew Piva, Melbourne, Australia

B.E Architecture Connecting Past & Present In Melbourne

Karine Monié December 12, 2019

Renovating a historic house is a matter of passion and dedication and the team behind Australian firm B.E Architecture—led by Broderick Ely, Jonathon Boucher, and Andrew Piva—know it.

Bjorn Farrugia: A Real Estate Star’s Race to the Top

Constance Dunn December 6, 2018

After only five years in real estate, Bjorn Farrugia’s made his mark at prestige firm Hilton & Hyland, where he’s captured the highest sales volume accolades for the past two years, becoming one of the brokerage’s top-producing agents.

Gwen LA Where Meat-Lovers Unite!

Wendy Bowman April 20, 2017

Seven days a week, Australian-born siblings Curtis and Luke Stone throw open the doors of their European-style butcher shop at 10 a.m. and begin offering a selection of premium meats.

Two Guns Espresso: Kiwi Coffee Culture

Michelle Lyn August 24, 2016

James Respondek, Sotheby's, Realtor, Sotheby's International Realty,

James Respondek of Sotheby’s Pacific Palisades

Danielle Accovelli July 24, 2015

Always one to know how to strike a deal, James Respondek got his start in real estate at the age of 18, after he bought his first property in Australia and later sold for almost double of the original price. He then made his way back to the United States, settling in the Palisades area in the late 1970s, making it both his home and chosen real estate market.