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    The 'veloway' will sit above Footscray Road as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

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    Australian Interior Design Awards Reveals 2017 Shortlist

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    The State Library of Victoria to Undergo a Massive $88 Million Renovation

    The redevelopment will open up 40 percent more space to the public.

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    This Greenery-Filled Table Turns An Indoor Garden Into a Living Work of Art

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    This Sky-High Building Design Casually Hangs From An Asteroid

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    Check Out This Insane Proposal For The World's Longest Skyscraper

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    This Melbourne Pop-Up Transforms a Historic Watchmaker's Into a Mirrored Exhibition Space

    The savvy design is reflective of MDW's spirit and reflective in the literal sense.

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    A Look Inside the Mornington Peninsula's Extravagant New Jackalope Hotel

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    Melbourne Is Getting 'Female' Traffic Lights for International Women's Day

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    Little Succers Is Sydney's New Same-Day Succulent Delivery Service

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    Melbourne's Best Spots for Getting Your Japanese Design Fix

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    Melbourne Design Week Unveils Its First-Ever Program

    A ten-day showcase of art, architecture, jewellery and more will take over the city.

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    Semi Permanent Drops 2017 Sydney Festival Lineup

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    Melbourne Will Soon Be the Home of Australia's Tallest Building

    Prepare to look up at 90 storeys of hotel rooms, apartments and attractions.

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    Brisbane's Ambitious Leaning Tower Features Seasonal Vertical Gardens

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    Airbnb Has Created a Greenery-Themed House Based on Pantone's Colour of the Year

    Hang out in a plant-filled garden bedroom with a mown lawn, and eat in a dining room that's actually an indoor greenhouse.

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    Sydney's New Luxury CBD Hotel to Feature Futuristic Rooftop Oasis

    It looks like a bar in Singapore or Hong Kong.

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    Eau de Vie Team to Open Luxe Parramatta Rooftop Bar Nick & Nora's

    It'll sit on level 26 of the brand new V by Crown complex.

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    This UK Startup Is Growing Chairs from the Ground Up

    Finally, something that does grow on trees.

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    This Inclusive New Design Project Is Creating Customisable, Accessible Hotel Rooms

    AllGo intends to make travelling enjoyable for people with disabilities.

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    20 Insanely Bold Architectural Designs We Loved in 2016

    From partially underwater villas that let you literally sleep with the fishes to the world's first freeform 3D-printed house.

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    50 Inspired Design Ideas We've Been Obsessed with in 2016

    Apartment buildings that change with the weather, Back to the Future-inspired, solar-powered clothing and an alarm clock that wakes you up by brewing you a fresh cup of coffee.

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    Ten Modern Beach Chairs for People Who Don't Have Time for Sand

    From design-chic teak to the all-time classic banana lounge, there’s a beach chair to suit every style.

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    NGV To Host Melbourne's First Dedicated Local Design Week

    From art to architecture, prepare to feast your eyes on a whole lot of local creativity.

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    Concrete Playground's Socially Responsible Gift Guide

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    Pantone Has Announced Its 2017 Colour of the Year

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    Sydney's Best New Precincts of 2016

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