I Love Interesting Developments

26/08/2025

✨🏆 Bell Station wins global acclaim! 🏆✨

Melbourne’s Bell Station, designed by Wood Marsh, has been recognised at the Prix Versailles 2024 as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Stations! 🌍🚉

Commissioned under the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project, Bell Station not only removes dangerous crossings but also redefines how transport hubs can connect with community, heritage, and environment.

With its striking concrete façade referencing Darebin’s heritage homes, colourful glass filtering light across the concourse, and a public amphitheatre that doubles as a flood basin, this project blends design, culture, and sustainability seamlessly.

👏 Congratulations to Wood Marsh for putting Melbourne on the world stage!

📸 Bell Station by Wood Marsh – Prix Versailles 2024 Winner

The Bell Station in Melbourne was named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Stations of 2024 at the prestigious Prix Versailles design awards.

28/07/2025

Machell Residence

Modern family home

Built on small suburban block

Budget-conscious architecture

Clean, humble street presence

Efficient planning

Indoor-outdoor flow

Full-height glazing

Polished concrete floors

Thermal mass benefits

Warm timber finishes

Low-maintenance materials

White-washed brickwork

Vertical metal cladding

Custom feature staircase

Spatial separation zones

Growing family flexibility

Private yet connected design

‘Urban sanctuary’ concept

Maximised usable space

Thoughtful material continuity

01/02/2024

Now there is a second chance for the renowned "ice house", Palm Beach QLD that is a great example of how architecture not only creates a home, but also shape communities for the better. 🏡✨ Witness the incredible transformation of the legendary "ice house." From a troubled past to a bright future, this major renovation has turned it into a symbol of community revitalization. 🌟 The contemporary design, practical floor plan, and thoughtful details make it a haven for a growing family. Join us in celebrating how architecture can not only build homes but also unite communities! It was designed by MMI Design Studio🏡❤️

14/01/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Catherine Henry, Graham Boyd, Peta Cominos, Sylvia Anthony Nicolaidis, Michael Charlton, Peter Terry, Rolly DeWith, Angus Parsons, Herbert J. Field

02/01/2024

You need to experience the $64m MONA Hobart, Tasmania because its breathtaking beauty happens 17 metres below ground. James was Project Architect for the Mona build. The team was led by Principal Architect Nonda Katsalidis (working in close collaboration with David Walsh), and also included Mona Site Projects Manager Steve Devereaux, among many others.

02/01/2024

The EY Centre, Sydney, Australia is one of the most sustainable, avant-garde buildings in Australia, it uses a ‘world-first’ closed cavity facade with an automated timber blind system.

01/12/2023

I love the modern design of the The University of Newcastle, Australia Newcastle city campus University of Newcastle, Australia

01/12/2023

I love the big impact understatement etched on the Scots College Sydney sculpture "Fine Scots Boys"