Stephanie McGann is a writer and editor with an interest in design, music and subculture. She is assistant content editor of Houses and formerly assistant content editor of Architecture Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) from Curtin University and has previously worked as a journalist in print and broadcast.
Stephanie McGann's Latest contributions
Vin Populi by Rezen Studio
Known for its unfussy hospitality, this beloved venue in south-west Perth has undergone a thoughtful and textural redesign by Rezen Studio that welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.
Circles of Hair by State of Kin
Bristling with vivacity and energy, this long-established salon in Subiaco, Western Australia has been given a refreshing makeover by State of Kin.
Shrewd poeticism: Warders Hotel and Emily Taylor
Matthew Crawford Architects has re-imagined a historic row of cottages with significant cultural heritage as a boutique hotel and restaurant–bar.
Meet the owners of His and Hers House
Stephanie McGann chats with Pam Mitchell and Arthur Apted about working with an architect on their reimagined terrace in Melbourne’s Clifton Hill.
Meet the owners of Macdonald Road House
Adam and Kerry Mason knew exactly what they wanted when downsizing: an energy-efficient home with passive solar design. Stephanie McGann catches up with the Masons about living in their new home and working with their architect.
Sun seeker: Macdonald Road House
Contemplative and brave, this new house on a prominent corner site in Perth eschews the suburban status quo to connect its occupants with their community and climate.
Meet the owners of Hollow Tree House
A colonial-era property in the heart of Tasmania, Hollow Tree House called for a slow, archaeological design approach. Here, Stephanie McGann chats with Harriett England, one of the home’s owners, about the deeply collaborative process of refurbishing and renovating this house of many histories.
One to watch: Brcar Morony Architecture
Natalie Brcar and Michael Morony run a practice grounded in principles of environmentally sustainable design.
Kitchens + Bathrooms 14 preview
Introduction to Kitchens + Bathrooms 14.