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Architecture

Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

Interiors

Award-winning Australian interior design, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top designers.

Gardens

In depth features on Australia’s most beautiful gardens and landscape design.

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TDF Open House 2017

TDF Open House 2017

Oh Hey Grace

The Northcote-based ceramicist introduces new playful forms, inspired by Bauhaus and Memphis design movements, created for TDF Open House.

Elle Murrell

TDF Open House 2017

Skinny Wolf Ribbon Rosettes

Leila Sanderson shares her beautiful handcrafted kids’ range, including her astounding handcrafted ribbon rosettes, on show now at TDF Ope...

Elle Murrell

TDF Open House 2017

The Design Files Open House 2017 is OPEN!

Today we open the doors to The Design Files Open House 2017!

Lucy Feagins

TDF Open House 2017

Totemic Wooden Sculptures from Jo Wilson

The Melbourne-based artist hosts us in her home workshop, where she’s been crafting a series of sculptures for TDF Open House.

Elle Murrell

TDF Open House 2017

Tantri Mustika Ceramics

One of our favourite discoveries of 2017 - see Tantri Mustika's terrazzo-inspired creations at The Design Files Open House this week!

Sally Tabart

TDF Open House 2017

All About TDF Talks

We introduce an exciting new element to our TDF Open House 2017 program in support of ASRC... drum roll, please!

Elle Murrell

TDF Open House 2017

Tammy Kanat

Melbourne-based weaver, Tammy Kanat, who can count Miley Cyrus amongst her insta-fans!

Sally Tabart

TDF Open House 2017

'Leisure' by Stephen Baker

Melbourne artist Stephen Baker on 'Leisure', a series of 10 new paintings created for The Design Files Open House, which runs November 23rd

Lucy Feagins

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