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Habitus Living curates the best residential architecture and home interior design across Australia and the Indo Pacific. Covering residential interior design and house architecture as well as home design news, Habitusliving is the digital home of Habitus magazine. We source engaging stories and bring you breathtaking Asian and Australian residential architecture design.


Architecture

Residential design that resonates

Creating a home that is contemporary and spacious, team3 has exceeded the brief with the design and realisation of B-10 Residence. Connecting to nature and easing the transition between indoors and outdoors, this is a place that provides space to live and grow.

Tackling housing density

The shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Awards has been published. Nightingale Village is one of the projects in the mix and we spoke to Austin Maynard Architects about their part in it.

Design Hunters

This inner Melbourne home alludes to growing up on a farm

Glenn Lamont and his family have created a home that is uniquely their own, inspired by early childhood memories of growing up on a farm.

Photographer Jack Lovel takes us to Palm Springs for Modernism Week

Taking his Iwan Iwanoff exhibition to Palm Springs, Melbourne-based photographer Jack Lovel shares his experiences and highlights at Modernism Week in this Habitus exclusive.

Apartments

Tackling housing density

The shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Awards has been published. Nightingale Village is one of the projects in the mix and we spoke to Austin Maynard Architects about their part in it.

A residence designed for connection and togetherness

L Architects set out to redesign a four-bedroom apartment to foster connection in quiet moments for a newlywed couple.

From Our Friends

Softness, warmth and always good conversation: Tacchini’s unspoken motto

On a recent visit to Australia, Giusi Tacchini sat down with Editor of Indesign magazine Alice Blackwood to discuss Tacchini’s latest collection – Life & Other Stories.

Australian nostalgia emerges in soft curves and opposing textures

Soft curves, opposing textures and sculptural form nod to classic Australian design in the new Voom Collection.

From adversity comes creation

For Tappeti, the COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the human need for elements of nature inside the home. This idea of keeping connections with the organic world inspired a whole new collection of handknotted and handtufted rugs. This is Evoluzione.

Integrated kitchen innovation

Monolith from Liebherr is the pinnacle of built-in refrigeration, combining streamlined design with state-of-the-art technology.

The Edit

Let the light in: Smart sun shading solutions from Shade Factor and Warema

In this instalment of The Habitus Edit, we explore the architectural potential of custom-made external venetian blinds across three exceptional residential projects.

A bold new direction in surface design

Neolith is recognised around the world for its innovation and solution-focused commitment to sustainability. Take a look at the outstanding versatility of all-natural Sintered Stone.

An indelible flame: ILVE reveals Majestic

Inspired by 60 years of Italian design heritage, ILVE takes passion and artistry to new heights with its bespoke freestanding cooker collection in this edition of The Habitus Edit.

Bold, intricate, timeless: The award-winning kitchen at the Fitzroy Cottage

In this edition of The Habitus Edit, we explore the renovation magic of Robert Nichol & Sons in their stunning remodel of an old suburban home in Melbourne.

Habitus Favourites

From The Archive

Luca Nichetto is a design maestro

Renowned designer Luca Nichetto says when it comes to his craft he is “100 per cent a generalist, because as a generalist you get to be a director of an orchestra”. Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan sat down with Nichetto during Salone del Mobile and he shared insights into his design thinking and process.

This Perth residence honours its mid-century past with a new future

The restoration of this mid-century beach house in Perth required respect for what came before, while setting the young client up for many chapters to come.

Top 12 events to see at Melbourne Design Week 2023

Now in its seventh year, Melbourne Design Week is huge, so to say this is a top 12 is a bit of a cheat because there is truly so much design absorb – but these are just some of the things we won’t be missing!

Going beyond the expected at Armadale Residence

Applying a holistic approach, Mim Design and Conrad Architects have worked with mutual respect to create a superbly refined home in Armadale Residence.

The 7 most swoon-worthy installations from Milan Design Week 2023

From impeccably designed apartments, to immersive soundscapes and underground caverns, these were some of the most memorable experiences at this year’s Milan Design Week.

Let the light in: Smart sun shading solutions from Shade Factor and Warema

In this instalment of The Habitus Edit, we explore the architectural potential of custom-made external venetian blinds across three exceptional residential projects.