James Geer
Architecture
Heady heights and Swiss living, Japanese culture in São Paulo and the changing face of Bangkok.
Food
Take a culinary tour of enticing new spots, from east coast to west and back again.
Made in Australia: Incat
If you want a job done properly, you do it yourself. From bikes to ferries, we look at the Australian companies that revel in the fact that they still call the country home.
Purchasing power: Aussie retail
From London to Singapore, Australian companies are leading the way in creating large-scale retail outlets. We visit the headquarters of industry leaders to see how they design the world’s most dynamic shopping experiences.
Made in Australia: Jardan
Family-owned since 1997, Melbourne's Jardan has become one of Australia's most exciting contemporary furniture brands, with a focus on designing, manufacturing and selling almost all of its own high-quality wares.
Made in Australia: Baum Cycles
Australia has a strong manufacturing heritage, but the industry has seen a decline. We visit Baum Cycles in Geelong, a bespoke bike-maker revitalising local production with its world-renowned handcrafted frames.
Talking shop: Aussie retail
Australia’s retail market is proving resilient. We've compiled a selection of shops setting a global example with well-thought-through experiences, offering inspiration for any new venture.
Design
Lustrous Tokyo lacquerwork, handmade lighting from Sweden and a piece of Japan in London
Five Melbourne venues reshaping the city’s dining scene
Here are five of Melbourne’s newest off-the-radar bars and kitchens opened by young chefs, baristas, barkeepers and designers.
Taking it to extremes
Intrepid travellers agree the only nuisance about a trip to the White Continent is getting there. Now, the faint-hearted can bypass the Drake Passage by flying direct from Chile to Antarctica with DAP.
