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ABOUT STEPHEN CRAFTI  

With more than 40 books to his name and an unrivalled enthusiasm for design, Stephen Crafti is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Australian and international architecture.  

Where it all began – High Fashion

Although formally trained in Town Planning, Stephen’s passion has always been design. In the 1980s, he designed and manufactured high fashion knitwear under the label ‘Crafti’, supplying leading retailers in Melbourne and Sydney (Georges of Melbourne, Masons, Robby Ingham Sydney and Saba, to name a few).

Obsession Transition – the Built Environment

When he purchased a significant Modernist 1950s residence in Melbourne’s North Balwyn in 1991 (designed by Montgomery King & Trengove), Stephen’s design fascination shifted to the built environment. While he studied the history of his own home, Stephen began writing about post-war (post-1945) architecture. With his interest and knowledge in the subject broadening, Stephen was soon penning features about all forms of contemporary design. In the last three decades, he has submitted thousands of articles covering architecture, furniture, fashion and the decorative arts to an impressive range of publications.

Design Tours, Books and Editorial

Today Stephen shares his expertise and passion in carefully curated design tours  in Melbourne, Sydney and abroad. He continues to write architectural books , and regularly contributes editorial  to a number of Australian newspapers. Stephen’s features are frequently published in a range of local and international magazines, and he produces a fortnightly podcast ( Talking Design ) with RMIT University.

ARCHITECTURAL TOURS

  Stephen leads regular tours in Melbourne, Sydney and abroad, sharing his favourite architectural delights (including his own award-winning home) with a generous dose of design inspiration.  

Stephen’s obsession with architecture and design is well-documented in dozens of published books. Discover his suite of home-inspired editions here.

Architecture, furniture, fashion and the decorative arts are Stephen’s favourite topics, and he regularly contributes to a wide range of print and online publications.

ABOUT STEPHEN’S HOME

Guests attending Stephen’s Melbourne tour occasionally have the pleasure of visiting his own award-winning residence. This outstanding abode was redesigned by Robert Simeoni Architects, who worked closely with Stephen to combine ground floor and first-floor apartments of the 1930s duplex into a single residence. The renovation design was acknowledged at the AIA Victorian Chapter Awards in 2019, securing two coveted awards for the Architects.

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Stephen Crafti is a leading architecture and design writer with more than 40 books to his name. He has been writing about design and architecture since the early 1990s. Inspired by the architecture around him in Melbourne, Australia, he is keen to share the things he sees so he started Architours, which run architectural private tours four times a year through some of Melbourne’s best and often award-winning homes.

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A Legendary Local Design Writer’s Renovated 1930s Home

As one of Australia’s most prominent architecture and design writers, it’s safe to say Stephen Crafti has seen his fair share of stunning homes. So it comes as no surprise his personal home in South Yarra is a sophisticated, architectural haven!

Previously two separate 1930s apartments, Stephen engaged Robert Simeoni Architects to unite the two, forming a cohesive single residence with a private aspect. Insertions crafted from steel and fluted glass draw on the character of the original art deco architecture, while mirroring the ‘quietness’ and muted light of the original dwellings.

Prior to this renovation, this home was two separate 1930s apartments! Photo – Derek Swalwell

The exterior of the home has been largely retained. Photo – Derek Swalwell

The rear of the addition adopts a zig-zag form with narrow reeded patterned glass . Photo – Derek Swalwell

Fluted glass was used to create the muted obscure effect to the interior. Photo – Derek Swalwell

Concrete floors in the new kitchen. Photo – Derek Swalwell

A key consideration of this project was retaining its existing quiet interiors and muted light. Photo – Derek Swalwell

Concealed doors open to the property’s rear courtyard. Photo – Derek Swalwell

The home belongs to design writer Stephen Crafti. Photo – Derek Swalwell

Stephen engaged Robert Simeoni Architects to unite the two, forming a cohesive single residence with a private aspect. Photo – Derek Swalwell

The existing fabric has been retained wherever possible, with new elements clearly distinguishable from the property’s original features. Photo – Derek Swalwell

A compact, dark stained timber and raw steel staircase was introduced to connect the two previously separate levels of the building. Photo – Derek Swalwell

New bathrooms integrate a selection of materials evocative of the original 1930s architecture of the house, including basins tiled in-situ. Photo – Derek Swalwell

This is a home that truly rejects current design trends in favour of honouring the original building and the unique desires of its occupants. Photo – Derek Swalwell

 ‘In my mind the rear courtyard and its proportions reminded me instinctively of Bramante’s Tempietto and its reverberating quality – a quality and a sense of suspension I was keen to explore and capture from within the courtyard space,’ says the architect Robert Simeoni. Photo – Derek Swalwell

Original architectural details. Photo – Derek Swalwell

Standing in the rear courtyard, one can see only the zig-zag form of this new addition that shelters the spaces within. P hoto – Derek Swalwell

It’s hard to imagine now, but until recently, this now renovated 1930s property was actually two completely separate apartments. Despite their disjointed state with no internal access, design writer Stephen Crafti had been living across both apartments for years, until finally engaging Robert Simeoni Architects to combine the two.

The objective was to cohesively amalgamate the apartments by retaining the existing fabric wherever possible, while inserting new elements clearly distinguishable from the property’s original features. While the apartments weren’t heritage protected, they were treated as such during the design process. ‘The aim of not trying to do too much, or as the Burra Charter suggests “as much as necessary, as little as possible” informed the thinking behind the design,’ says Robert of Robert Simeoni Architects.

A compact, dark stained timber and raw steel staircase was introduced to connect the two previously separate levels of the building. This staircase is located in the former bathroom of each apartment, minimising the need for costly and potentially unsympathetic internal alterations.

The rear of the property contains a new concrete floored addition where the dining, kitchen and laundry facilities are positioned. This addition forms a double height volume, incorporating a high level window, and ground level steel-framed windows, with combination of clear and opaque glazing. Standing in the rear courtyard, one can see only the zig-zag form of this new addition that shelters the spaces within. ‘In my mind, the rear courtyard and its proportions reminded me instinctively of Bramante’s Tempietto and its reverberating quality – a quality and a sense of suspension I was keen to explore and capture from within the courtyard space,’ says Robert.

A key consideration of this project was retaining the home’s existing quiet interiors and muted light. The use of fluted glass was developed in response to this, as well as the creation of long diagonal views throughout the shallow floor plan. These views expand the feeling of the existing house and its circulation paths, ‘creating a reordering of the duplex while not materially affecting the integrity of the original,’ as Robert describes.

Light fittings and furnishings, including a number of bespoke items created for the project by Suzie Stanford , were selected to inject considered, contemporary details into the space, whilst respecting the original fabric of the building.

This is a home that truly rejects current design trends in favour of honouring the integrity of the original building and the unique desires of its occupants. While undoubtedly impressive and sophisticated in its design, there’s an inherent quietness to the aesthetic that’s wholeheartedly refreshing to observe.

See more of Robert Simeoni Architects ’ work here. Information about Stephen Crafti’s writing and architectural tours can be found here.  

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Sustainable Architecture and bike tours

The first of its kind in Australia, ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE includes over 25 curated exhibitions in galleries around Melbourne and regional Victoria, with a series of tours running as part of the festival to complement and showcase various elements of the program.

For one day only on Sunday 3 May , leading Melbourne-based architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti will lead the Sustainable Architecture Tour . This unique tour will visit four incredible homes designed with sustainability in mind by some of Melbourne’s leading architects.

The Sustainable Architecture Tour presents a rare opportunity for internal viewings of four private Melbourne homes, including one of the stunning apartments in the WestWyck development in Brunswick West (pictured).

“I love showing people not only great architecture, but those that are ‘outside the box’,” says Stephen. “Combining fine design with sustainable principles is the way of the future.”

Stephen has written over 40 books on architecture and design as well as numerous articles for leading design magazines, journals and newspapers, and runs four ‘architours’ a year.

The Squeaky Wheel invites festival-goers to set their wheels in motion with ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE2015 bicycle tours.

Four tours will run on weekends in May, with each 2.5-hour tour to visit four festival locations. There will be informative talks from curators or artists at each stop.

Squeaky Wheelers are invited to bring their own bicycle in good working order, or hire one from the Melbourne Bike Share station at the corner of Federation Square. Please wear appropriate brightly coloured clothing and BYO water bottle and sunscreen. The tours will be conducted via on road bike lanes in city traffic, and are not recommended for inexperienced riders.

All bike tours will meet at the ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE2015 Hub at The Maldives Exodus Caravan Show in the Amphitheatre, Federation Square (between Melbourne Visitors Centre and ACMI on Flinders St – just look for the caravan with a floating island on top!).

CLIMARTE produces, promotes and facilitates arts events with an alliance of arts practitioners and organisations that advocate for immediate, effective and creative action on climate change. ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE2015 will inform, engage and inspire, delivering an expansive and stimulating series of events that can help lead us towards a creative, just and sustainable future.

Sustainable Architecture Tour with Stephen Crafti

Sunday 3 May 2015

9.45am – 4.30pm

$145 includes transport and lunch

Bookings via [email protected] / 03 9804 5801

One tour only – book early to avoid disappointment.

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Bookings via www.thesqueakywheel.com.au

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Ernie Els wins Principal Charity Classic for 4th PGA Tour Champions victory

Ernie Els celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ernie Els holds the trophy after winning the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ernie Els, left, talks with Bernhard Langer on the 18th green after winning the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ernie Els watches his shot off the tenth tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ernie Els watches his shot off the third tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ernie Els hits off the third tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Bernhard Langer watches his shot off the tenth tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Stephen Ames watches his shot off the tenth tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Stephen Ames stands on the tenth tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Rod Pampling watches his shot off the tenth tee during the final round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ernie Els won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 7-under 65 at Wakonda Club to beat defending champion Stephen Ames by two strokes.

Tied with Rod Pampling for the second-round lead, Els eagled the par-5 15th and had five birdies in his bogey-free final round. The 54-year-old Hall of Famer from South Africa finished at 21-under 195 for his first victory since March 2023 .

“It’s very special,” Els said. “You know, I haven’t won for a while. I’ve had quite a few chances, but it gets tougher when you don’t get it over the line. So today was very, very competitive. A lot of players, a lot of great players. I just took my chance when it came.”

Ames shot 66. He leads the tour with two victories this season.

Bernard Langer tied for third at 17 under after a 68. Making his fourth start since returning from an Achilles injury, the 66-year-old German star is the tour’s career victory leader with 46.

Pampling (69) and David Duval (67) also were 17 under.

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Principal Charity Classic: How to watch, storylines to follow and more

A view of the 16th green during the final round of the Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club. (David Berding/Getty Images)

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PGA TOUR Champions heads to Des Moines, Iowa, for the Principal Charity Classic, played at the newly restored Wakonda Club. The course, which has hosted since 2013, underwent several changes since last year’s tournament, including rebuilding every bunker and adding five new greens (Nos. 2, 5, 9, 15 and 17).

Two-time champion (2021, 2023) Stephen Ames, who currently sits No. 2 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, returns to Iowa in search of his third win of the 2024 season. Each of the top five in the Charles Schwab Cup standings will tee it up in Des Moines, including No. 1 Steven Alker.

They will be joined by six members of the World Golf Hall of Fame: Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, José María Olazábal and Vijay Singh. In addition, this week marks the PGA TOUR Champions debut for four-time PGA TOUR winner Chad Campbell, who turns 50 years old on Friday.

How to watch (all times in ET)

• Friday: 9-11 p.m. ET (tape delay on Golf Channel)
• Saturday: 7-9 p.m. ET (tape delay on Golf Channel)
• Sunday: 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)

Tournament facts

• Course: Wakonda Club, Par 72, 6,835 yards
• Field: 78 players (54 holes)
• Defending champion: Stephen Ames
• Purse: $2,000,000 (winner: $300,000)
• Low 18-hole score: 62, two times (Last: Kevin Sutherland, 2019, final round)
• Low 54-hole score: 197, two times (Last: Jay Haas, 2012)

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Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson Want All the (Sneaker) Smoke

The nba champions-turned-podcast-hosts sat down with us to talk about their show and its upcoming tour, sneakers and their nba finals predictions..

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In the ever-evolving sports media landscape, one that is increasingly-fixated on eye-catching headlines, the All the Smoke podcast has emphasized authenticity as the foundation of its conversations. Led by former NBA champions Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson , who are each known for their unapologetic attitudes, the duo have crafted a space for athletes and media personalities to keep it real with them — bringing on everyone from Steph Curry to Shannon Sharpe in their 231 episodes to date.

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