I want my ma.
When I tell my friends that I’ve commissioned a Japanese architect to design a minimalist monument to moi I know they’re thinking, “here we go again”. I know they’re wondering …
When I tell my friends that I’ve commissioned a Japanese architect to design a minimalist monument to moi I know they’re thinking, “here we go again”. I know they’re wondering …
It’s not unexpected that there are as many stairs as there will be stares with this house. I’ve looked long and hard at the latest 3-D visuals of my Minimalist …
I like order. That is part of the reason I am drawn to minimalism. Casual clutter is not my thing. Yes, I understand how complicated, textured interiors can be attractive. …
A bold concept is just a dream unless you can see the concept artfully through to fruition. Seeing it through is not easy, mind you. In my advertising days I …
You know what I love about Japan? Buying clothes that fit me, right off the rack, that’s what. It’s a luxury you standard-model-sized-Euro-Australians take for granted, but imagine you had …
I’ve had my block on Hamilton Hill for just over a year now and in that time I’ve met a couple of my neighbours. I’ve had coffee with my immediate …
For the moment anyway, the Minimalist Monument to Moi is stalled while we assess its viability in the face of mounting costs. These aren’t necessarily costs associated with the house …
Oh the horror of choices. There’s a certain torture in having nobody but yourself to blame for the decisions you make when you have a home designed for you. I …
My first contact with Yo Shimada was by email. We spoke about the idea of working together on my house in Australia. Though we spoke at length, swapping ideas and …
Melbourne Cup Day this year was a sad day for me. I didn’t like it when I heard the news that two horses that had competed in the race had …