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In Conversation with Jialun Xiong

Interviews

In this conversation for Our World, we speak with Jialun Xiong about working within a thousand-year tradition, the discipline of material purity, and how contemporary porcelain can remain both quiet and enduring. Based on enduring techniques rooted in Chinese culture, her art merges traditional and contemporary practices.

Immersed in Melbourne Art Fair

Studio Inspiration

Over four days, Melbourne Art Fair brings together leading Australian and international galleries, Indigenous art centres, designers and collectors in one concentrated moment.

Clontarf House Featured in Belle Magazine

Press

Clontarf House has been featured in the April issue of Belle magazine, in an editorial written by Judy Pascoe with photography by Romello Pereira and styling by Jack Milenkovic. Set on the northern shore of Sydney’s Middle Harbour, the residence explores a relaxed yet highly resolved expression of waterfront living.

Photographer Romello Pereira

Interviews

A concise profile of photographer Romello Pereira, whose graphic, architectural approach has become integral to how Mathieson’s projects are seen—defined by disciplined composition, refined lighting, and a visual clarity that echoes our design philosophy.

Material Focus: Timber

Insights & Perspectives

Timber is a material we return to for its ability to introduce softness, texture, and contrast. At Mathieson, it is used purposefully — to create moments of warmth, to articulate detail, and to bring a subtle richness to otherwise restrained spaces.

Reflections from Milan - An Evening with Mathieson Architects

Insights & Perspectives

Thomas Paquet

Art & Design

French artist Thomas Paquet creates quietly powerful works that explore the passing of time through light and shadow. In this feature, Phillip Mathieson reflects on Paquet’s poetic process and the deep connection between his work and the principles of architecture. Read Phillip’s piece below.

Kings Cross Apartment Featured on Est Living

Press

A feature on est living explores Phillip Mathieson’s Kings Cross apartment — a serene, refined space that reflects his core architectural principles.

Craft, Light, Form: Milan Design Week Highlights

Studio Inspiration

This year’s Milan Design Week reminded us that great design isn’t about trends — it’s about ideas, materials and emotion. Our annual visit offers a moment to reflect, reconnect, and refocus — and in this journal entry, we share what resonated most.

A Conversation in Design at the Kurraba Penthouse

Insights & Perspectives

Last month, the Kurraba Penthouse hosted an intimate evening with Liaigre, bringing together design and art enthusiasts for a thought-provoking discussion. Exploring the timeless quality of Liaigre’s furniture, its deep architectural roots, and unexpected artistic connections, the event highlighted the enduring dialogue between interior design, art, and craftsmanship.