A house is not just a series of rooms but a curated collection of objects and belongings. From the architects who have built the spaces to the artisans and makers who have crafted the objects, this stunning book features twenty-four inspiring interiors and the people that make them exceptional.
Shannon McGrath, one of Australia’s best interiors photographers, delves into her archive to reveal the details and layers that make up a room: from furniture and fittings to lighting choices, color palettes, and art curation. Grand or subtle, traditional or contemporary, each gesture is part of a house’s legacy, adding layers of detail that bring it to life.
Featuring text by experienced design writer Annie Reid, Assemblage is a true celebration of the beauty of design and intentional curation, revealing that even the smallest of objects, and the way they are assembled, can make an extraordinary impact.
Contributors
Shannon McGrath
Author
Shannon McGrath is an award-winning Australian interior, architectural, and fine art photographer based in Melbourne. She has over twenty-five years' experience and is commissioned by architects and designers all around Australia. Shannon won INDE Best Residential Photographer category in 2023 and is on the committee for the Images Makers Association Australia. Her work has appeared in exhibitions and artistic series, books, and numerous magazine publications, including Belle, Vogue, House & Garden, Houses, Indesign, est, and The Local Project.
Annie Reid
Author
Annie Reid is a senior design journalist, writer, and author. She has written for over twenty years on design, architecture, property, and sustainability with bylines in many leading newspapers and magazines around the world.