The inner-Sydney suburb of Newtown continues to resist gentrification, especially down near the railway line where architect, Jon Jacka has built a house for himself and his family. Paul McGillick discovers a house which reflects its mercurial context.

The alteration of a home in Selangor, Malaysia by Design Collective Architects (featured in Habitus 19), transforms a generic urban villa into a unique and intelligently designed dwelling.

The relationship of Glenn Murcutt’s houses to the landscape is not so much holding hands as the lightest of touches. But Paul McGillick suggests this holiday house in the Blue Mountains positively embraces its context.

For Bangkok-based writer Nikki Busuttil, a short trip to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand to meet Torlarp Larpjaroensook became an immersion in art.

Tim Storrier is one of Australia’s most successful artists with his own unique visual language. And, as Michael Young discovered when he visited Tim and his wife, Janet, at their home near Orange in rural New South Wales, he also has a very distinctive way of life.

Habitusliving interviews architect Jonathan Poh (whose Singapore apartment was featured in Habitus 19) about the art of designing in High Density Buildings.

Out of the ashes of Victoria’s horrific Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 new homes have been built as part of an architect-based scheme. Mark Scruby visits one such house based on a model designed by Jackson Clements Burrows with interiors by Doherty Lynch.

Indian architects, Studio Mumbai, are attracting international attention for the integrity and imagination of their projects. Here, Kerstin Rose is taken through a recent project and introduced to how the practice thinks.

Pich Sopheap is widely considered to be Cambodia’s most internationally prominent contemporary artist, and his work is featured in Inner House, in Habitus 19.

Imported by Mika Nishimura (whose beautiful home is visited in Habitus 19) of Artika International, Hiyoshiya lights are elegant and beautifully crafted, combining both traditional and modern techniques and materials.

Architecture meets art in WorldWeave’s latest collection of richly textured, colorful rugs, and Habitusliving hears from founders Sara and Piero (who’s Church Street House is featured in Habitus 19).

Architect Fiona Winzar (whose impressive work is featured in Habitus 18) shares her design favourites with Habitusliving.

Featured in Habitus 18, Indian-born Gupta works across mediums, creating striking installations.

In Habitus 18 we explore the home of Philippines-based architect Renato Vidal, avid collector of contemporary asian art. Among his collection are works by Philippines-born, internationally educated sculptor Impy Pilapil.

As seen in Habitus 18, the Original Designers Collection is authentic, iconic, and highly desirable.

In Habitus 18 Paul McGillick explores a Newtown house by panovscott architects. Their statement regarding the project demonstrates a keen sensitivity both to the specific site and to the broader context of the home, and we believe it is a valuable and stimulating document in its own right.

A new timber bach by architect Michael O’Sullivan pays homage to the land and its history. In Habitus 18 Andrea Stevens visits the Karekare site and finds a warmly crafted weekend retreat.

Sydney-based designers Bianca Riggio and Ryan Hanrahan of Page Thirty Three share the process of how their stylishly functional Oil Burner, featured in the Habitus 18 photo shoot, developed from idea through to finished product.

Expanding on the review of ‘Bathroom Design’ in Habitus 19, Habitusliving gives you our pick of the eight best new products from the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, sure to be hitting our shores before too long.

Reviewed in Habitus 19, this luxurious Singapore residential project updates conventional notions of conservation development while inviting the luscious rainforest setting into living spaces.

Habitus Editor Paul McGillick revisits the iconic architecture of the Northern Sydney suburb of Castlecrag.

To celebrate the new leaves and budding flowers (not to mention the Spring issue of Habitus!) we caught up with five landscape artists to gather some advice and insider tips on how to make the most of our outdoor spaces.

In Habitus 17 Kath Dolan explores the minimalist Fitzroy home of this photographer. Habitusliving learns a little about Alex Clayton’s thoughts on inspiration, craft, and growing old.

Well, we don’t actually love it, but to get into the mood for the upcoming issue of Habitus we though we’d share a few products that should make your Spring Clean easier and more pleasant.

With the gloom of winter drawing to a close and the Spring issue of Habitus on the way (available September 19) we thought it the perfect time to share our favourite gardening products.

In the latest issue, Habitus 16 (out now), graffiti is a feature on the Newtown home of architect Jon Jacka. Nicky Lobo finds out a bit more.

In Habitus 14 we visited a new house by Alex Popov in the Sydney suburb of Mosman, and in Habitus 18 we learn a little about the architect himself. Now Paul McGillick returns to the house and gets Alex to walk him through and explain the design strategies he employed.

As we are well aware, the term ‘design blog’ encompasses a wide array of witty, creative and inspiring online destinations. This week we thought we’d give credit where it’s due and share our favourites from the web community.

Join us on location at Julie Paterson’s Blue Mountains studio for the photo shoot of the ‘Remixed’ collection featured in Habitus 16.

Kevin Borland’s vibrantly innovative series of buildings for the Preshil school have lost none of their charm and continue to complement the educational philosophies they are host to.

Hear from Architect Rachel Neeson as she takes By Design’s Janne Ryan on a tour of the award-winning Castlecrag project.

Habitus Deputy Editor, Nicky Lobo, gets an insight into Inhouse – NZ design studio.

Doherty Lynch’s Fiona Lynch shares her design hunter insight with habitusliving.

Natural elements and the core Principles of Design come together in every one of Glen Murcutt’s projects, as the Architect and eternal Design Hunter™ explains to Alicia Sciberras.

When Bruce Rickard died in September 2010, Australia lost one its finest architects. Accompanied by Bruce, Paul McGillick visited his last completed house and found he was innovating right to the end.

Amy Ng speaks to gallery owner and passionate art advocator, Shalini Ganendra, in KL, to find out about what inspires her at home.

In Habitus 15 we meet Barbara Sansoni, owner of Barefoot Gallery in Colombo. Barefoot recently opened its very own PhotoGallery, where works by Barbara’s photographer son, Dominic, are currently on display.

For Alpha60 brother-sister duo Alex and Georgie Cleary, the direction of their fashion brand, and the design of Alpha60’s retail stores has given them firm grounding for tackling the design of their own home. Alice Blackwood explores Alex and Georgie’s design ethos from a fashion and brand perspective.

The Cabaret collection combines monochrome tones, detailed patterns and generous volumes to deliver a comfortable and stylish suite of furniture.

A large collection of mid-Century furniture and art informed the design for this Auckland house by Andrea Bell of Pete Bossley Architects. Andrea Stevens finds more than just earthy 50s tones, in this energy efficient and sustainably built family home.

Architect and artist Marr Grounds lives in a self-sufficient retreat fit for a king on the far south coast of Sydney. Caroline Baum made the journey there to find a place where life, art and the landscape are indistinguishable.

Architect Juliana Chan describes her apartment in Brookvale Walk, Singapore as “a little hidden gem”. And Darlene Smyth agrees that she and her interior designer husband, Tristan Tan, have miraculously turned a sow’s ear into a silk purse.

With a baby on the way two architects were motivated to maximise the space and amenity of an already tight and efficient apartment in Sydney. Jane Burton Taylor tells us how they did it.

Mia Feasy tells Habitusliving.com about her design favourites.

In the March 28 issue of Habitus, Khai Liew tells us about his design favourites. Here we get a taste of what’s in the up coming issue.

In the next issue of Habitus we take a trip to Melbourne to look the architect Ilana Kister’s inner-suburban home. In Habitus #15 (out March 28) Stephen Crafti discusses how she made her warehouse in to an urban space that was practical for a young family.

The dream-like Puglia region and it’s Salento Peninsula coastline – the heel in the boot of Italy – is peppered with elegant towns, rich architecture, forts and varied exotic history. Jane Burton Taylor takes us on a tour of its sometimes arrestingly beautiful built environment, and to the other Gallipoli.

In the March edition of Habitus interior stylist and author Sibella Court gives us her selection of design favourites. Here we give you a taste of just a few products she knows and loves.

In the March 28 issue of Habitus, Nick Tobias from Tobias Partners tells us about his design favourites. Here we get a taste of what’s in the up coming issue.

In Habitus 18 we explore Tasmania, and as Belinda Aucott discovers, a big metal roller door in downtown Hobart is hiding an oasis for food lovers.

Perth designer and furniture maker Adam Cruickshank (featured in Habitus 18) has launched his own furniture business in Dwellingup, W.A. Anna Flanders has the story.

The beauty of reclaimed and recycled timber is only partly aesthetic – the knowledge of its former function adds a whole other appeal. Jaz Sidhu visited the island of Langkawi in Malaysia and discovered a home designed by Building Bloc (who’s Desa House is featured in Habitus 18) that generates new life for old timber electricity poles.

Thai Artist Torlarp Larpjaroensook is helping to transform the interior of new Melbourne Thai café using found objects and his innate creativity. Belinda Aucott has the story.  

It might be small, but this modest little renovation in Melbourne by
Nest Architects, sure packs a mighty punch when it comes to improving
the way the residents live in this house.

A new range from Singapore fashion designer Jo Soh brings the glamour of Arabian Nights into a new era.

We speak to Juliette Arent about the interiors of this Sydney terrace.

We’ve got 2 copies of ‘The Selby is in your place’ to win, thanks to theselby.com.

Adi Purnomo is regarded as one of Indonesia’s most innovative
architects. So, it seemed logical to throw him the challenge of
designing a house which is simultaneously theatrical and intimate.
Kerstin Rose reveals how it does this as well as integrating with its
landscape.

Rajo Laurel is one of the Philippines’ major fashion talents with a
rapidly growing international reputation. Aya Maceda visited him at his
atelier and asked him about his work and his five favourite places in
his home town of Makati City.

For New Zealand’s iconic fashion designer and retailer Marilyn Sainty,
home is a modern sanctuary where architecture, design, art and fashion
mingle baeutifully. Stephen Crafti talks home and shop.

Chu Lik Ren writes that architect, Ko Shiou Hee, is interested in the
emotional responses his work evokes. In this new house in Singapore, we
can see how typical strategies, such as integrating the landscape, help
invest the house with emotional richness.

Drew Heath’s Bondi House is featured in Issue 11 of Habitus magazine – out March 15. Here, Jane Burton Taylor revisits another of Heath’s homes built for privacy and seclusion to see what’s changed.

A new courtyard house by Noel Lane is permeated by the heroic landscape
of New Zealand’s South Island. Andrea Stevens meets the architect to
discuss the delicate balance between containment and openness.

We take some time to chat to photographer, Katherine Lu, whose pictures graced the pages of Habitus issue 10.

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Featured in Habitus 18, the Green House is a monolithic copper-clad cube in the west of Singapore Island that engages with its lush surroundings and is a frame for both garden and art.

This holiday retreat by Fearon Hay Architects demonstrates the fundamental relationship between architecture and landscape for which New Zealand is renowned.

This holiday retreat by Fearon Hay Architects demonstrates the fundamental relationship between architecture and landscape for which New Zealand is renowned.

Win a copy of Green Architecture Now! by Philip Jodidio.

Win a copy of Green Architecture Now! by Philip Jodidio.

This house outside Mumbai in India is, says Jagan Shah, a refuge and a
retreat. Designed by Studio Mumbai, the house communes with the natural
world, a refuge from the chaos of the nearby city.

This house outside Mumbai in India is, says Jagan Shah, a refuge and a
retreat. Designed by Studio Mumbai, the house communes with the natural
world, a refuge from the chaos of the nearby city.

It started as a retirement home in the garden of  an old house and ended
as a stand alone house on a new block. Sasha Ivanovich visits this gem
by Philip Vivian and Madeleine Blanchfield sparkling in the light of the
Indian Ocean.

It started as a retirement home in the garden of  an old house and ended
as a stand alone house on a new block. Sasha Ivanovich visits this gem
by Philip Vivian and Madeleine Blanchfield sparkling in the light of the
Indian Ocean.

Converting a warehouse to a home is to enter into an on-going story.
Megan Morton reports that Melbourne architect, Rob Mills, has
embellished his story in a very personal way.

Converting a warehouse to a home is to enter into an on-going story.
Megan Morton reports that Melbourne architect, Rob Mills, has
embellished his story in a very personal way.

By re-inventing tropical architecture to fit a modern context, architect
Aamer Taher has endowed a resort-like appeal on this four-level
bungalow in Singapore. At the same time, says Madhavi Tumkur, he has
ensured that it is also a home to three generations of residents.

By re-inventing tropical architecture to fit a modern context, architect
Aamer Taher has endowed a resort-like appeal on this four-level
bungalow in Singapore. At the same time, says Madhavi Tumkur, he has
ensured that it is also a home to three generations of residents.

The distance between Belgium and Bangkok is more than just physical. For
Pieter Compernol, it’s a journey that inspired a new life and a
table-obsessed business built on an imaginary personality – Nicky Lobo
meets P.Tendercool.

The distance between Belgium and Bangkok is more than just physical. For
Pieter Compernol, it’s a journey that inspired a new life and a
table-obsessed business built on an imaginary personality – Nicky Lobo
meets P.Tendercool.

Outlandishly green and laced with mirror-smooth backwaters, laid – back,
tropical Kerala is rich in tranquil charms and streetscapes pungent
with spice-era sensibilities. 

Outlandishly green and laced with mirror-smooth backwaters, laid – back,
tropical Kerala is rich in tranquil charms and streetscapes pungent
with spice-era sensibilities. 

A long-held love for everything old – and not in the elegant vintage
sense either – is the fossil fuel to Greg Hatton’s work. Alice Blackwood
meets with this modern-day MacGyver of scrap materials and imperfect
results.

A long-held love for everything old – and not in the elegant vintage
sense either – is the fossil fuel to Greg Hatton’s work. Alice Blackwood
meets with this modern-day MacGyver of scrap materials and imperfect
results.

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Singapore-based designers Studio Juju (profiled in Habitus 18) have created a name for themselves
internationally with their playful designs inspired by “snippets of the everyday”.

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