Forget skateparks could this be the way of the future for suburban areas concrete Ping Pong tables. Only in the ever stylish Melbourne could you get away with these Monoliths (wiki: a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument). A collaboration between Artist Laith McGregor and Architect Murray Barker they are made from stone aggregate, copper-inlay, bead-blasted stainless steel are a set of 3, and are grouped together to create interactive gathering hubs in outdoor social spaces.

“…The works are perceived as enigmatic sculptural forms, built to elucidate the weight of the object in relation to the surrounding urban landscape, and conforming to standard dimensions for recreational playability…”

Photo: Abigail Varney

Nestled in West Melbourne is this stunning minimalist Loft that used be a Butter Factory. Designed by Melbourne architects Adrian Amore Architects it has curves to die for and a staircase that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum. Coupled with its monochromatic palette and minimal décor, butter would melt in its mouth. While looking super cool its also functional with two bedroooms, studio space and a terrace over looking the city of melbs. Checkout photos here.

“Poetics of form standing equally as important as function, both working symbiotically.” Adrian Amore Architects.

Photo: Fraser Marsden.

Everything old is new again! How true that is especially with this restored 1969 Holden Hurricane, Melbourne. Painstakingly restored by factory workers (who volunteered) this was originally a concept car. But it’s amazing how many of its features were ahead of its time that we take as normal for today. It had  automatic air-conditioning, a rear camera that can be viewed in the drivers seat, guidance system providing directions from detecting magnets in the road and modern Corvette styling.With it being just over 100cm high it packs a punch with a 253-cubic-inch Holden V-8.

“…For that time, the engine’s output was considerable, and a four-barrel carburetor had never appeared on a Holden until that point…”

Ever wanted to book a private Igloo in Australia? well now you can at The Winter Village in Melbourne. The recently opened the pop-up euro-style winter wonderland sits atop the Skyline Terrace at Federation Square, where you can do that and much much more. How about skating rink, a Mega Igloo (with snowing inside), pop-up whisky bar, local DJ’s and a photo booth. Entry is free and its open every day until September 1. Checkout the site for opening times. So get your skates on!

Photo: Supplied.

‘Heads Up’ is just one of the entrants in the Cubby House Challenge at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Designed (Heads Up) by Buildher Collective, Beirin Projects, Bellemo & Cat was just one of entrants in the annual Cubby House Challenge, organised by Kids Under Cover to tackle youth homelessness.

Image: Jam3D.