Saskia Neacsu

2 weeks ago | habitusliving.com | Saskia Neacsu

Belongil Residence by mckimm is a contrapuntal interplay between the reverent preservation of a 1950s whaler’s cottage and its contemporary extension. Belongil Residence by mckimm is a dwelling that gives dual meaning to the adage that architecture reflects a connection to the landscape. Flanked by the coastline of Belongil Beach, the aptly named palimpsest acknowledges both the coastal terrain and the burgeoning design landscape of Byron Bay.

2 weeks ago | indesignlive.com | Saskia Neacsu

Laminex has become deeply ingrained in the industry, with its lauded name moving beyond being just a trademark and evolving into a generic term for laminate surfaces – now often used as a catch-all for the product itself. This widespread recognition is a tribute to its revered history in Australian manufacturing and design modernisation, with the brand continuing to play an active role in shaping the evolution of contemporary interiors.

3 weeks ago | habitusliving.com | Saskia Neacsu

Alexandra House is reshaped through a considered response to orientation and topography. Alexandra House by Cast Studio is an amalgam of heritage and contemporary architecture, leveraging orientation and topography to include a measured addition to a federation-era residence in Claremont.

3 weeks ago | indesignlive.com | Saskia Neacsu

With a locale in the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard, the CIVILIAN Office occupies a secluded space within the one-million-square-foot site erected in 1942. Perched on the 12th floor and framing panoramic views of the East River and Manhattan, the workplace features a closed layout with fenestrations concentrated along a single elevation, presenting challenges for effective natural light infiltration and spatial illumination.

3 weeks ago | habitusliving.com | Saskia Neacsu

Inspired by personal memories of place, Halse Lodge asserts itself as an enduring, elysian fixture within the burgeoning landscape of Noosa Heads. At the heart of a changing Noosa Heads stands Halse Lodge – a guest house whose patinated timber and layered histories have been reinstated under the deft hands of CLO Studios’ founder Chloe Tozer.