The Local Project

The Local Project The Local Project seeks to champion the best from industry leaders and emerging designers alike. We span architecture, interiors, product design and much more.
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The Local Project was born out of a desire to showcase Australia’s rich design industry. Founded in March 2016 by Aidan Anderson, The Local Project is one of the fastest growing design-based platforms. Driven by curious, innovative artists and designers, we seek to champion the best from industry leaders and emerging artisans alike. At The Local Project our eye is global, yet our focus is distinct

ly local. We explore and showcase how locality shapes design – inception, production, display and reception. Whilst materials, talent and products have a global reach, our view is that they are all entrenched in locality. From material to maker to owner. We place person and space at the fore of all our content. We believe locality is the birthplace of stellar design: connection, knowledge and familiarity to resources, conventions and standard; holding sense of something, belonging and community. Home to a dedicated online marketplace, we connect designers and clients – bridging the gap between artists and design lovers. We bring you a carefully curated selection of Australian (and global) design excellence.

News Feature • Lucian Architectural Lighting is now the exclusive commercial distributor for Louis Poulsen across four A...
10/09/2026

News Feature • Lucian Architectural Lighting is now the exclusive commercial distributor for Louis Poulsen across four Australian states, bringing one of Denmark’s most-loved lighting brands closer to architects, designers and specifiers across Australia.

It’s an exciting pairing: more than a century of Danish design heritage meets Australian architectural lighting know-how. Louis Poulsen selected Lucian for its experience delivering considered lighting solutions across complex architectural projects, giving Australian clients expert advice, real technical support and access to the full collection, with faster turnaround and shorter lead times across the Louis Poulsen range.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/louis-poulsens-new-australian-partner-the-local-project/ to read Louis Poulsen’s New Australian Partner on The Local Project.

Photography courtesy of Lucian Architectural Lighting.

On The Local Market • Surrounded by state forest and sweeping views across Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill, Hill ...
10/09/2026

On The Local Market • Surrounded by state forest and sweeping views across Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill, Hill Plains House is architect Jerry Wolveridge’s family home – and one of regional Victoria’s most quietly celebrated architectural residences.

With landscape design by Tim Nicholas and Mel Ogden, the three-bedroom main residence pairs dark messmate and recycled timber with steel and polished concrete. Inside, a gentle warmth is shaped entirely by the beauty and character of the surroundings.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/onthelocalmarket/listings/81-metcalfe-taradale-road-metcalfe-vic-3448/ to read more about 81 Metcalfe Taradale Road, Metcalfe on The Local Project.

Architecture by Jerry Wolveridge.
Listing by Jellis Craig.

Issue No. 21 Feature • Designer Tali Roth opens the doors to her Caulfield North home, a mid-century Robert Rosh residen...
09/09/2026

Issue No. 21 Feature • Designer Tali Roth opens the doors to her Caulfield North home, a mid-century Robert Rosh residence shaped by family life and renovation.

Original timber details set the tone, while vintage pieces, Murano lighting and a custom marble dining table bring colour and character. Yet Roth finds its beauty in everyday rituals – children, friends, drawings, mess and evenings around the table.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/tali-roth-lives-here-issue-21-feature-the-local-project/ to read Tali Roth Lives Here on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 21 print publication.

Photography by Lillie Thompson.

Issue No. 21 Feature • Steffany Trần, founder of New York- and Ho Chi Minh City-based design studio Vy Voi, explores her...
09/09/2026

Issue No. 21 Feature • Steffany Trần, founder of New York- and Ho Chi Minh City-based design studio Vy Voi, explores her Vietnamese heritage through handmade lighting, furniture and objects.

Trần reflects on the origins of her practice, settling into her first physical space in Manhattan and the exciting things ahead.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/profile-vy-voi-issue-21-feature-the-local-project/ to read Q&A: Vy Voi on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 21 print publication.

Photography by Andrew Bui.

Issue No. 21 Feature • For architect Elida De Felice, Log House is both personal and exploratory. Designing her own home...
09/09/2026

Issue No. 21 Feature • For architect Elida De Felice, Log House is both personal and exploratory. Designing her own home gave De Felice an opportunity to test ideas that had long lingered in her mind, particularly the distinctive concrete treatment which defines the residence.

“The only thing that was really set was that I wanted to create this log and bark finish in the concrete,” De Felice says.

Rather than approaching the design with a predetermined form, De Felice allowed the house to unfold in response to the site’s conditions and functional requirements. “I didn’t come in with a preconceived vision of a specific form… it evolved from planning the movement within the home, how it relates to the site and the orientation.”

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/log-house-by-elida-de-felice-architect-issue-21-feature-the-local-project/ to read Log House by Elida De Felice Architect on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 21 print publication.

Photography by Anson Smart.
Architecture and interior design by Elida De Felice Architect.
Build by LBA Construction Group.
Landscape design by Sam Cox Landscape.
Roof garden by Fytogreen and Sam Cox Landscape.

Project Feature • In Hepburn Springs, in the heart of Victoria’s spa country, Vincent Jarvis Studio has built a home tha...
09/09/2026

Project Feature • In Hepburn Springs, in the heart of Victoria’s spa country, Vincent Jarvis Studio has built a home that treats restraint as a design approach. Matchbox House is compact, finished with a material palette considered enough that Cosh Living was engaged to furnish it in full, room by room, both indoors and out.

For the interiors, burnished concrete floors and walls establish a cool, minimal base. Silver travertine and locally sourced spotted gum introduce warmth and texture that echoes the timber and stone of the landscape outside. Brass detailing on handles and light fixtures adds a quieter note of refinement throughout.

Into this material register, Cosh Living placed Kett’s Australian-designed collections alongside select pieces from Italian brand Potocco, styling a house that reads, in the end, as considered rather than dressed.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/matchbox-house-cosh-living-furnishes-a-bushfire-rated-retreat-the-local-project/ to read Matchbox House: Cosh Living Furnishes a Bushfire-Rated Retreat on The Local Project.

Photography by Anthony Richardson.
Architecture by Vincent Jarvis.
Build by Jarvis Builds.
Furniture curation by Cosh Living.
Artwork by Michael Wolfe.

Project Feature • Materials used throughout Ernest House are warm and distinctly earthy, cloaked in the amber hues of Fl...
09/09/2026

Project Feature • Materials used throughout Ernest House are warm and distinctly earthy, cloaked in the amber hues of Flemish bond brickwork, golden teak and terracotta tile.

Autumnal tones pair with textural moss-green carpet and polished terrazzo underfoot, complemented by olive-toned surfaces. Seagrass wallpaper, rich leather accents, plush velvet and delicate sheers add depth and variation, instilling balance and a relaxed sense of ease.

Rooftop apertures punctuate communal zones, shower rooms and ancillary spaces, casting ever-changing shadows throughout the day. “Original elements including the bar, stained glass, dining cabinetry, Becco glass ceiling lights and blue kitchen tiles were retained, restored or repurposed,” says Chema Bould of Bower Architecture & Interiors, describing the considered layering of old and new.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/ernest-house-by-bower-architecture-interiors-the-local-project/ to read Ernest House by Bower Architecture & Interiors on The Local Project.

Photography by Martina Gemmola.
Architecture and interior design by Bower Architecture & Interiors.
Build by Crisp Projects.
Styling by Natalie James.
Landscape design by Fiona Brockhoff Design.

Issue No. 21 Feature • Across the Asia-Pacific region, Space Furniture represents the world’s leading luxury furniture b...
09/09/2026

Issue No. 21 Feature • Across the Asia-Pacific region, Space Furniture represents the world’s leading luxury furniture brands. Guided by a commitment to impeccable design, service and client experience, and supported by longstanding relationships with brands such as B&B Italia, Kartell, Edra and Maxalto, the company helps create interiors as individual as its clients.

A unique offering is Space Atelier by Space Furniture, a studio grounded in design acumen, manufacturer expertise, systems thinking and structured delivery. It supports architects, designers, private clients and developers within a broad scope, encompassing interior design, furniture procurement and styling through to full FF&E services, custom lighting and furniture manufacturing, wardrobe systems, art procurement and material coordination.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/space-atelier-a-design-service-shaped-by-experience-issue-21-feature-the-local-project/ to read Tailored Design Service: Space Atelier on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 21 print publication.

Photography by Timothy Kaye, Martin Mischkulnig and David Yeow.
Interior solutions by Space Atelier.
Artwork by Kerry Armstrong, Gordon Cheung and Dale Frank.

Issue No. 21 Feature • Rising from an angular urban parcel, an off-form concrete house offers curated vistas of Auckland...
08/09/2026

Issue No. 21 Feature • Rising from an angular urban parcel, an off-form concrete house offers curated vistas of Auckland as an extension of its compact architecture.

Designed by Sophie Edwards and Tom Dobinson of EADA Architects, Chamberlain Tower upholds the virtues of permanence in a display of craft that leaves an impact on all those who spend time within – it’s warm, intuitive and at one with its environment.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/chamberlain-tower-by-eada-architects-issue-21-feature-the-local-project/ to read Chamberlain Tower by EADA Architects on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 21 print publication.

Photography by Sam Hartnett.
Architecture and interior design by EADA Architects.
Build by Richmond Road Building Company.
Landscape design by Winston Dewhirst.

Project Feature • Harmonia Residence is an exceptional Edwardian house, originally built in 1889 and renovated and exten...
08/09/2026

Project Feature • Harmonia Residence is an exceptional Edwardian house, originally built in 1889 and renovated and extended in the early 2020s. For the new occupants, Nickolas Gurtler Office introduced greater warmth and personality while preserving the elegance of the original architecture.

Through custom commissions, vintage works and enduring design classics, the studio balanced the home’s monumental scale with softness and intimacy, creating serene, neutral interiors layered with character, material richness, contrast and a renewed sense of life throughout the residence.

Head to the link in bio to read about more projects from Nickolas Gurtler Office on The Local Project.

Photography by Timothy Kaye.
Interior design by Nickolas Gurtler Office.

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