Splintering from Queensbridge Square's iconic Red Stair, the Urban Coffee Farm reinterprets a terraced coffee farm in the centre of the bustling city

The key element of the design is water and it has been melded with light and reflections for the project concept. When viewed from afar, the five buildings housing six different restaurants appear to float on the lake, which is the unique feature of the project by Palm Springs Real Estate Development

The use of gloss white tiling edged in timber at Deba emulates the cleanliness of a Japanese bath house, while the Koi fish mosaic and noren curtains evoke the serenity of a Japanese tea garden

The idea of the semi-private dining area comes from a historical type of residence that was commonly found throughout China, most famously in Beijing. Golden leaves, red coloured flowers and grey bird motifs on the walls create an at-ease backyard dining experience.

Diners entering Assaggio Trattoria Italiana are first drawn by the pizza-and-pasta bar at the entrance that opens up to the al fresco area with a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour

Through the design, our team set out to complement the artistic presentation of the food by award-winning chef Ryan Squires. Traditional approaches have been reinterpreted into a design that emphasises natural materials and concise detailing

The planning focuses on retaining the original structures and creating dining zones within these spaces that all feel equally special. The design intent was to leave the original structures undisturbed and utilise soft furnishing and lighting to create a warm ambience

The concept for these new islands is based upon the interpretation of the existing natural and urban context, as well as the conservation of local resources

The collaborative graphic and interior design team that worked on the rebranding of Grill'd on Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, sought to emphasise this handmade craftsmanship and to create a connection between the product and its retail environment

Elements of a hawker's bazaar are evident at Mopho, which features an exposed dry store and an array of shelves, hangers and pendant lights dappled throughout

Designed with a simple aesthetic in mind and leveraging off the neighbouring original Outpost cafe, the restaurant offers authentic, home-style dishes as a communal dining experience

The client wanted the guests to experience different emotions throughout the various areas of the hotel, while making the best possible use out of an existing structure that included several columns and beams as well as low ceilings

Sustainability was integral to the design. The narrow floorplate of the clubhouse allows fresh air and daylight to penetrate all principal rooms. The building management system is connected to the lights and the mechanical ventilation, activating the adjustable sun shading and closing off air conditioning units as required

The Darwin Convention Centre is the centrepiece of the city's new A$1.1 billion Darwin Cove Redevelopment and has transformed the waterfront area to a destination drawcard for locals, business travellers and tourists

The Chinese lotus flower concept permeates the design of the hotel's restaurant and tea lounge areas, instilling an Asian flair with a touch of warmth and sophistication

We took the Radisson project as an opportunity to explore traditional Chinese design elements and craftsmanship reworked in a modern environment, so that both visitors and locals may start to experience Chinese culture and design on a different level.