Articles by Carli Philips

Latest articles by Carli Philips

A new book traces the underexplored architectural legacy of Studley Park

'Riverside Modern' chronicles Studley Park, a pocket of Melbourne where a dense concentration of mid-century masterpieces is quietly hidden amongst towering eucalypt glades and hilltop canopies

A luxurious new floating hotel redefines the European riverboat experience

Quietly cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube, new Hecker Guthrie-designed vessel Solara is the latest addition to the APT fleet

By Carli Philips Published 6 November 25
Step inside a coastal Costa Rican retreat that floats amid the palm trees

Casa Solai, by local firm Studio Saxe, prioritises sustainability as much as beauty

By Carli Philips Published 29 July 25
These are the best new interior design projects in Australia

From a beachside retreat to a modern butcher shop, the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards highlight the multitude of talent down under

By Carli Philips Published 9 June 25
Who wouldn't want to live in this 'treehouse' in Byron Bay?

A 1980s ‘treehouse’, on the edge of a national park in Byron Bay, is powered by the sun, architectural provenance and a sense of community

By Carli Philips Published 10 March 25
Proclamation House is a hempcrete urban sculpture nestled under peppermint trees

Built from hempcrete and stone, Proclamation House, a sculpturally angular build in Perth, Western Australia, carves out an intriguing niche on a quiet suburban street

By Carli Philips Published 27 June 24
Eclat rethinks 21st-century workspace with a hospitality offering in Melbourne

With new Melbourne co-working space Eclat, Australian designers Forme defy the conventional shared office model through sensitive craftsmanship and hidden high-tech

By Carli Philips Published 4 March 24