Speaking with architect Frederic Hooft from his modernist Belgian villa, it’s clear how much his garden shapes his daily life—particularly the Gleditsia Sunburst Triacanthos tree he looks out to. “Everybody said I was crazy spending so much on a tree, but I look at it daily.”
Flack Studio welcomes us to the Victorian countryside, where the architecture and design studio has created a refuge “that’s all about the landscape,” while Melbourne architects ADDARC cultivate a sense of seclusion in an inner-city home through a distinct rammed earth form.
In Legnano, Italy, outdoor space designer Derek Castiglioni reflects on a family legacy of garden and green roof design, expressing that “green is more than just a colour” through his home. In Barcelona, multidisciplinary practice Mesura channels a relaxed Mediterranean way of living through a sun-drenched apartment.
Our new series, The Greats, features Australian photographer Jack Lovel’s lens on Casa Pedregal by Luis Barragan, highlighting the Mexican modernist’s mastery of space, colour, and light. We also celebrate the launch of Grazia & Co’s Meadmore collection, reviving early designs by Australian-American sculptor Clement Meadmore.
Finally, I’m excited to unveil the results of our recent product survey—a definitive selection of furniture, lighting, and rugs—as nominated by 50 of Australia’s most prominent architects and interior designers.
– Sophie Lewis, editor
