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.

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.

Designers at Home • For Brahman Perera and his husband, restaurateur Jason Jones, their Elm Park home provided the oppor...
29/11/2025

Designers at Home • For Brahman Perera and his husband, restaurateur Jason Jones, their Elm Park home provided the opportunity to lean into their eclectic taste, embracing a wide array of furniture, art and decor. “The house is just for us. I wanted to shape it around our pieces,” says Perera. “I do like to mix and match the mediums.”

The living area, for instance, is an inviting, intimate space filled with Perera and Jones’s bowerbird collection of treasured pieces. The garden, with its established trees and abundant plantings, is never too far away and was the drawcard to the couple purchasing the property.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/brahman-perera-designers-at-home-the-local-project/ to read Brahman Perera at Home on The Local Project or in our hardcover book, Designers at Home.

Photography by Lillie Thompson.
Architecture by Gary George Design Group.
Interior design by Brahman Perera.

Issue No. 19 Feature • Melbourne designer Zachary Frankel brings a spirit of exploration to his furniture, sculpture, li...
29/11/2025

Issue No. 19 Feature • Melbourne designer Zachary Frankel brings a spirit of exploration to his furniture, sculpture, lighting and objects, continually pushing the boundaries of craft and material use.

His North Fitzroy showroom, Hotel House, offers a space to view his unique and evolving practice, which is threefold; he sells a range of self-designed products on his website, he completes custom commissions for interior designers and architects and he has a body of experimental exhibition work.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/profile-zachary-frankel-issue-19-feature-the-local-project/ to read Profile: Zachary Frankel on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication.

Photography by Madeleine Burke and Peter Ryle.

Video Feature • Nestled in the hills of Laurel Canyon, And And And Studio reimagines a mid-century ranch as a tranquil, ...
29/11/2025

Video Feature • Nestled in the hills of Laurel Canyon, And And And Studio reimagines a mid-century ranch as a tranquil, layered escape that balances spaciousness with a warm sense of seclusion.

At the heart of the home, a soaring living room creates a natural hub for gathering, while connected outdoor spaces dissolve the boundary between the interior and the surrounding terrain. Rich textures and gentle, muted hues bring a feeling of serenity and grounded elegance to every room.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/videos/and-2001-by-and-and-and-studio-the-local-project/ to watch the full video on The Local Project.

Photography by Caitlin Atkinson.
Architecture and interior design by And And And Studio.
Build by LC Construction.
Landscape design by Terremoto.
Engineering by Craig Phillips Engineering.

29/11/2025

Video Feature • Perched above the hillside in Austin, City Park Residence unfolds through a series of architectural moments shaped by light, material and movement. crafts a seamless transition between built form and natural landscape.

Stonework, sound and spatial rhythm converge, creating an environment that is both subtle and expressive. Each view offers a different lens into the home’s layered experience.

Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project.

Photography by .
Architecture and interior design by Alterstudio Architecture.
Build by .
Landscape design by .
Filmed and edited by .
Production by .

Issue No. 19 Feature • On the beachfront at Burleigh Heads, Pask’s Ocean Place offers the finest in luxury apartment liv...
28/11/2025

Issue No. 19 Feature • On the beachfront at Burleigh Heads, Pask’s Ocean Place offers the finest in luxury apartment living, opening up to spectacular ocean views at every turn.

The stunning half- and full-floor residences in Ocean Place embody an essence of laid-back luxury, responding to the natural beauty of the area while offering an elegant, elevated haven from daily life.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/ to read Ocean Place by Woods Bagot and Carr on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication.

Visualisations by MR.P.
Architecture by Woods Bagot and Carr.
Interior design by Carr.
Build by Versatile Construction.
Development by Pask.

Architects At Home • Analog House functions like a perimeter, tracing the property’s outdoor spaces and established tree...
28/11/2025

Architects At Home • Analog House functions like a perimeter, tracing the property’s outdoor spaces and established trees. Greg and Lesa Faulkner were guided by a vision of a dwelling that would mirror journeying through the forest.

The Faulkners were determined to tread lightly on the site, preserving trees where possible. Even so, the home has achieved a strong fire rating, a result of decisions made throughout the design process, which prioritised the longevity and safety of the dwelling.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/greg-and-lesa-faulkner-architects-at-home-the-local-project/ to read Greg and Lesa Faulkner At Home on The Local Project or in our hardcover book, Architects At Home.

Photography by Yoshihiro Makino.
Architecture and interior design by Faulkner Architects and Olson Kundig.
Build by Rickenbach Development and Construction.
Landscape architecture by Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture.
Lighting design by Niteo.
Civil engineering by Shaw Engineering.
Structural engineering by CFBR Structural Group.
Mechanical engineering by Rocky Point Engineering.

On The Local Market • Jacaranda House by SP Studio offers a fresh take on contemporary Queensland living, carefully embe...
28/11/2025

On The Local Market • Jacaranda House by SP Studio offers a fresh take on contemporary Queensland living, carefully embedded within its steep, leafy setting.

Centred around a mature jacaranda tree, the design brings together warm, tactile materials such as brick, timber and concrete to create a rich conversation between the home and its landscape. Merging indoor and outdoor spaces, the project reimagines the classic Queenslander, resulting in a dwelling that feels grounded, timeless and in sync with its natural environment.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/onthelocalmarket/listings/15-brindle-street-paddington-qld-4064/ to read more about Jacaranda House on The Local Project.

Architecture by SP Studio.
Listing by Justin Hagen, Calibre Brisbane.

Issue No. 19 Feature • Designed by Islyn Studio, Japanese restaurant Uchiko – the latest from Hai Hospitality and the yo...
28/11/2025

Issue No. 19 Feature • Designed by Islyn Studio, Japanese restaurant Uchiko – the latest from Hai Hospitality and the younger sibling of Uchi, also helmed by chef Tyson Cole – has opened in Miami Beach.

Tapping into the locale’s architectural vernacular and the restaurant’s cuisine, the design is rooted in tropical brutalism with an Art Deco bent.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/uchiko-by-islyn-studio-issue-19-feature-the-local-project/ to read Uchiko by Islyn Studio on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication.

Photography by William Jess Laird.
Architecture by Formgroup Architects.
Interior design by Islyn Studio.
Build by City Construction Group.
Development by Hai Hospitality.
Lighting by AE Design.

Issue No. 19 Feature • Entering the dreamlike headquarters of fashion label Alémais is an immersive, other-worldly expe...
28/11/2025

Issue No. 19 Feature • Entering the dreamlike headquarters of fashion label Alémais is an immersive, other-worldly experience. Designed by YSG, the spirited and imaginative fit-out draws on the brand’s signature celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.

“Just as Alémais’ clothes have a way of announcing themselves, given their flair for colourful prints and embellishments, arriving here could be likened to entering a galaxy of limitless imagination,” says YSG founder Yasmine Ghoniem.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/alemais-studio-hq-by-ysg-issue-19-feature-the-local-project/ to read Alémais Studio HQ by YSG on The Local Project or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication.

Photography by Anson Smart.
Interior design by YSG.
Build by Cuzco Constructions.
Joinery by iSpace Solutions.
Laminate surfaces by Laminex.
Artwork by Peter Cooley, Cannon Dill, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran and YSG.

28/11/2025

Video Feature • Materiality plays a central role in shaping Harlem Rectory. White oak is employed consistently across floors, window surrounds and cabinetry, grounding the interiors in warmth.

Paired with bursts of colour, texture and the crisp detailing of metalwork, the palette allows each space to feel both unified and expressive.

Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project.

Photography by .
Architecture and interior design by .
Build by Mark Ellison, Adam Marelli and Bob Chan.
Landscape design by GRT Architects and Laura MacDonald.
Filmed and edited by .
Production by .

The Local Project had its global book-launch tour in London with an intimate gathering at The Hero in Maida Vale, celebr...
28/11/2025

The Local Project had its global book-launch tour in London with an intimate gathering at The Hero in Maida Vale, celebrating the release of Architects at Home and Designers at Home.

The evening, hosted by The Local Project CEO Aidan Anderson, brought together 50 guests from the architecture and design communities to mark the publication of the two new hardcover books. Together, they span more than 800 pages and offer a detailed look into how architects and designers shape their own living environments.

The event served as a chance for collaborators, contributors and friends to reconnect and recognise the team’s most significant storytelling effort.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/product/architects-designers-at-home-bundle/ to order our Architects at Home and Designers at Home hardcover books.

Photography by Charlie.

Issue No. 19 Feature • Rather than creating a contrasting addition to this heritage Melbourne home, Weaver+Co Architects...
27/11/2025

Issue No. 19 Feature • Rather than creating a contrasting addition to this heritage Melbourne home, Weaver+Co Architects has taken a sympathetic approach, connecting old and new while also forging links with the outdoors.

The original double-fronted Victorian villa in Yarraville had been extended in the 1980s with a rear structure that closed it off from the garden and restricted daylight into its plan. Remedying this was key to architect Martyn Weaver’s brief, with the resulting addition and renovation designed to echo both heritage and modern architecture.

Head to https://thelocalproject.com.au/articles/yarraville-peak-by-weaverco-architects-issue-19-feature-the-local-project/ to read Yarraville Peak by Weaver+Co Architects on The Local Projects or in the latest Issue No. 19 print publication.

Photography by Tom Ross.
Styling by Jess Kneebone.
Architecture and interior design by Weaver+Co Architects.
Build by Format Group.
Landscape design by Eckersley Garden Architecture.
Furniture curation by Lucy Marczyk Design Studio.
Furniture by Cult, Dedece, Jardan and Stylecraft.
Lighting by Dedece, Est Lighting, Euroluce, Gineico Lighting, Space Furniture, Stylecraft and VBO.
Appliances by Fisher & Paykel.

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The Local Project celebrates extraordinary design to an inspired community.

We seek to champion the best local design from industry leaders and emerging designers alike. From the small workshop of an up-and-coming designer to the most exciting architectural projects and global design innovators, our focus is on authentic, human-centred design.

We’re driven by telling stories – exploring the narratives around design, from how it is created, to how it is used. Our passion lies in creating inspiring, original and highly engaging content that delves beyond the surface to help promote the best local design.

We believe that our genuine passion for design is felt in our work, inspiring our audience and rapidly growing our following to become one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to design.