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The Armadillo Journal is home to stories and conversations covering Places, People, and Purpose. You'll find features on people who inspire us, places and projects that delight us, explorations of ideas that ignite us, and rich reads for all those who journey with us.
As founder of A 1000 X Better, the lauded Los Angeles-based design firm, Kirsten Blazek has shown a knack for transforming blank spaces into striking interiors layered with history, individuality and meaning. As she launches her first book, Kirsten shares with us how color, texture and eclectic vintage finds can make a home feel warm, authentic and a pleasure to live in. Photography by Michael P.H. Clifford and Alex Zarour
We’re no stranger to the elegant design eye of David Goss, having commissioned his multi-disciplinary practice Studio Goss to bring the spatial incarnations of our brand to life across all six Armadillo showrooms. Their latest project is a residential wonder perched on the coast of the Mornington Peninsula – a series of strong yet serene courtyard spaces that capture the enigmatic beauty of natural and ambient light. Photography by William-Dirk du Toit
It always feels like a beautiful alignment when we come across brands that share our intent as well as our esthetic. To celebrate the launch of Meadow, Cuff Studio recently curated an effortlessly stylish vignette at our San Francisco showroom featuring pieces from their new line of covetable furniture and furnishings. Below we speak to Wendy Schwartz who, alongside co-founder Kristi Bender, has championed female-led business, sustainable design and quality craftsmanship. Showroom photography by Bess Friday Campaign photography by Ori Harpaz
At ORCA, the outdoor space is no afterthought. Instead, landscape designer Molly Sedlacek exalts an authentic connection to the earth with artfully undone gardens graced by found materials. This dedication to biophilia extends to her own abode in Los Angeles. Originally built by Michael Tessler of Responsive Homes, the 860 square foot residence is beautifully designed, with scenery that Molly has tended to thoughtfully. Photography by Austin John
In this genre-spanning, 70s-inspired set list by DJ Leslie Kirchhoff, we let loose and celebrate a life well-lived. A soundtrack for the pleasure of good company or time indulged alone, it’s an apt reminder to unhurriedly unwind.
In celebration of B Corp Month and the theme “This Way Forward”, we hosted a panel discussion at our Sydney showroom on the future of sustainability in design. Facilitated by Tim Ross, the wide-ranging conversation included Jeremy Bull of Alexander &CO., Eva-Marie Prineas of Studio Prineas, and author and journalist Karen McCartney. Below, the speakers share their insights on the benefits of becoming certified as a B Corp, how sustainability informs their approach to design and the growing consumer appetite for values-led brands.
Led by integrity, interior designer Christopher Elliott intuitively knows when to approach a space with sensitivity and when to exert vigor. The through-line of his projects remain clean lines, quality materials and custom finishes. When it came to creating a new Melbourne workspace for his namesake practice, those same principles came into play. Photography by Jack Lovel
For fledgling designer Alicia Racovolis, curation is everything. Fluent in the nomenclature of fine art and vintage furniture, each of her interiors could be a case study in everyday refinement. Her latest project in Elizabeth Bay has a beautiful natural aspect, but it is the tactile elements and striking details invigorating the tonal décor that inevitably draw the eye. Photography by Dave Wheeler
Home to fashion photographer Georges Antoni, model and presenter Phoebe Ghorayeb and their three young children, this 60-year-old Sydney bungalow is at its core a love letter to family. In giving the residence new life, the couple honored the post-modernist heritage while infusing it with modern warmth. Understated in palette and lively in texture, everything feels intentional and inviting – the perfect backdrop to rest, play and gather. Architecture by RAMA Architects Interior Styling by Lara Hutton Shoot Styling by Joseph Gardner Photography by Sean Fennessy & Georges Antoni
Contemplate in comfortable elegance with our latest playlist, an edit of sophisticated tunes for those remnants of the day that conjure the deepest beauty and emotion.
This artful reimagining of a 1920s Sydney home is emblematic of Phoebe Nicol’s approach to design. The interior is light, airy, calm and quiet – filled with pockets of space that offer respite from the outside world. Embellished by bespoke design details and French antiques sourced through The Vault Sydney, her business with husband Jeremy Bowker, it’s an intimate home with enduring style. Styling by Joseph Gardner Photography by Dave Wheeler
Last month marked the tenth edition of the FOG Design+Art Fair in San Francisco. To celebrate the acclaimed event, stylist RosySF transformed our showroom in Presidio Heights into a gallery showcasing the imaginative works of eight emerging artists from diverse backgrounds. Following the idea of a ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’, where different art forms are presented together as a collective whole, plinths were adorned with a careful arrangement of sculptures and objets d’art and placed atop our sumptuous Eden rug. With its velvety allure, the handcrafted rug acted as a beautiful canvas and the central harmonizing force for the interplay of artistic brilliance. Styling and photography by RosySF
In celebration of Goop’s 15th anniversary, founder Gwyneth Paltrow unveiled a two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa at the iconic Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, enabling guests to immerse themselves in the world of the coveted lifestyle brand. We spoke to her collaborator, interior designer Jessica Kamel of Ronen Lev, about bringing a touch of European flair to the vibrant coastal setting through color, pattern and texture. Photography by Carmel Fasano Brantley
Studio George speaks a design language that is eloquent yet precise. With their latest project, the interior design practice has completely reimagined an art deco-inspired high rise on Sydney’s North Shore, tempering the stunning harbourside views with an ambience that is rich, textural and emotive. We spoke to principal Sara Horvath about her creative inspirations, collaborative approach and impeccable eye for detail.
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