New interiors from around Australia

A collection of the latest interiors recently completed by Australian designers, from an architecture bookshop in Melbourne to an art gallery in Brisbane.

Bookshop By Uro by Architecture Architecture

At Bookshop by Uro, it’s all about architecture and design, so it was important that the shop reflected that ethos. Like many of the shopfronts at the newly minted Collingwood Yards in Melbourne, elegant steel windows set the scene. Taking that cue, Architecture Architecture installed a steel display shelf, delicately suspended from the window frame, cut, folded and angled into position to catch the curious eye. Inside, mirrored surfaces, generous windows and a high ceiling lend an airiness to the space, which basks in abundant natural light throughout the day. A long timber bench and a concrete planter invite the browsing reader to stay for a while. The books are largely front-facing for optimal cover-judgement and accessibility. Cantilevered shelves sweep along two lengths of wall, warmly and evenly lit. They frame the central sales counter and a levitating merchant; the simple trick of mirrors. The shop floor has the flexibility to transform into a venue for book launches and events. An integrated sliding door grants access to a back-of-house workshop and office. Despite a modest fitout budget, Bookshop by Uro is indeed a destination store, with a warm and inviting space that feels much more expansive than it is.