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Jul

Berlin-based gallery concept, LUMAS, is now open in Richmond, Melbourne. Boasting a unique and authentic range of art – from photography and digital art to contemporary design pieces, the LUMAS concept gallery aims to make the art market more accessible.

LUMAS is a global success, offering collectors (both new and established) a diverse portfolio of works from 200 established artists and emerging talents via its website and now 40 LUMAS galleries across the world in cities such as London, New York, Zurich, Vienna, Paris and Berlin.

The Richmond LUMAS gallery has been designed to give visitors the feeling of being in an art collector’s home rather than a gallery. Art displayed in the living room, kitchen and library gives visitors a clear idea of how those particular pieces might look in their own homes. All furniture and fittings have been meticulously chosen to create a stylish yet welcoming and approachable space, as opposed to the usual starkness of a traditional gallery.

The gallery will open with an impressive range of limited edition pieces, including best sellers Werner Pawlok and Bernhard Lang as well as Arthur Elgort’s refreshing photos of Kate Moss from the mid-nineties.

Visit the Lumas Galleries Melbourne
597 Church Street, Richmond
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am-5:00pm, Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
www.lumas.com

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Aug

The Bridge Hotel in Richmond has undergone a impressive redevelopment designed by Melbourne architectural group Techne.

The conceptual approach to the Bridge Hotel was to take the existing venue, characterised by its dark and enclosed spaces, and to physically carve a laneway through the building to bring in natural light and openness. Designed to minimise structural change and material wastage, a richly detailed and decorated laneway has been cut through the centre of the building. The remaining volume, bisected into two new internal facades, is further broken down into a series of differentiated ‘tenancies’, including bar spaces, a bistro and wintergarden, loading dock and stairs to first floor spaces that were imagined as apartments or studios that all interact with the central laneway.

Spatially, both the interior and the lane are intentionally a progression of intimate volumes and restricted circulation spaces. This fosters a sense of discovery as the interior reveals itself gradually. A layering of recycled and re-used materials builds a sense of urban charm, and extensive collections of found objects and installation art, which borrow further from the city’s intricate street culture. The resulting venue could be viewed as a uniquely whimsical addition to the ongoing evolution of pubs in Melbourne.

Make sure you call into the Bridge Hotel in Richmond to view the space for yourself and enjoy a beer and meal while you are there.

For further information on Techne Architects visit techne.com.au

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Mar

We love the minimalist style of the freestanding ‘Bento Bath’ from Formed.

Made in Australia using finest quality Corian®, these baths exude timeless style. As the name suggests, the Bento design is inspired by Japanese bento boxes and captures an elegant simplicity that is perfect for the modern home.

The solid surface Corian® has a matte finish and is non-slip, making it the ideal raw material for a freestanding bath. Furthermore, Corian® has been environmentally certified with GREENGUARD® and NSF International, giving you the assurance that it contains no heavy metals or harsh minerals.

Formed are committed to manufacturing all of our products here in Australia. Another great example of quality designed product being produced and manufactured locally!

Melbourne stockists: (View)
Price: Starting from $ $11,860

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These vibrant coloured lamps are designed by Ferruccio Laviani and availible at Space Furniture in Richmond and Port Melbourne. Take your pick of colour to best suit your space and create the mood. Made from polycarbonate the range comes in crystal, green, red, orange, blue, yellow and matt white or black.

Melbourne Stockists: (View)

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Mar

This award winning ‘Willow’ bookshelf was designed in Melbourne by Wilhelmina McCarroll. It is available in standard sizes however it can be customised by size and finish. Manufactured in Melbourne and shown here in 'Pebble Ash’, this beautiful piece is available through the Zuster Company.

Melbourne Showroom Location: (View)

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Mar

The ‘Big Bowl’ by Melbourne designers Sands Made. A very well crafted minimal design that displays the beauty of wood, love its simplicity. Made from sustainably farmed Australian timbers.

Melbourne Stockists: Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder (Richmond), Ganim’s Store (Fitzroy), Wilkins & Kent (Fitzroy, The Essential Ingredient (South Yarra), Clementine’s (Melbourne city).
Buy Online: Product coming soon. (View website)

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Mar

Glorious new Lek Rug, available for purchase from Down to the Woods. This rug would easily become the highlight of any room!

Price: $1360
Melbourne Stockist: Down to the Woods ( View )

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Mar

Reminiscent of 2001 A Space Odyssey the F878 designed by Geoffrey Harcourt is a beautiful minimalistic chair with a polished aluminium disc base. The hard white or black polyurethane shell is uniquely formed to create a very stylish piece.

Comes in a multiple of upholstery options including red, green and black, with white or black shell.

Stockists: Living Edge Melbourne (View map)

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Mar

Cage pendant lamp available at Matt Blatt. Polished stainless steel and aluminium.

Price: $695
Melbourne showrooms in Richmond and South Yarra. (View map)

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Replica Grant Featherston contour lounge chair designed in 1951 by Victorian craftsman Grant Featherston. Available in a range of colours, including this light blue with walnut legs.

The lounge is exclusive to Matt Blatt. Melbourne showrooms in Richmond and South Yarra. (View map)

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The Wallace by designer Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform. Lovely organic shaped lounge that is big enough to curl up into.

Available at Poliform Melbourne, Richmond (View Map)

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The Kartell ‘Louis Ghost’ by designer Philippe Starck has become somewhat of an iconic piece for the modern home wanting contemporary, but classic formed furniture.

Available from Space Furniture Melbourne Showroom Church St Richmond (View Map)

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