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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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A space to gather, a place to cook
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A space to gather, a place to cook

When it comes time to renovate a kitchen, it is also the perfect opportunity to embrace the future and explore some great entertainer options from Billi.


As Alan Nasrallah, founder of Indulge Renovations points out, most clients start by asking for boiling and chilled filtered water. And while these are essential for daily use, with instant boiling water making cooking so much faster and pure filtered water making rinsed vegetables and fruit even healthier, on-tap sparkling water is a game changer. “I always encourage them to consider the Sparkling function. The upgrade cost is minimal, but the payoff is huge: imagine serving a crisp glass of sparkling water at a dinner party straight from the tap. It’s those effortless luxuries that leave guests impressed.”

Crafting a kitchen that invites joy, harmonises with your lifestyle and makes both day-to-day living and entertaining a breeze are the ultimate goals with any kitchen renovation. It is also an opportunity to reflect on what you do and don’t need in a kitchen. Indeed, most designers will agree, the fewer appliances on the counter, the better. As such, when specifying for a new home or renovation, Nasrallah follows an entertainer’s water filtration checklist that prioritises aesthetics, performance delivery, and a no-mess functionality. “An undersink system is ideal; it delivers all three functions without cluttering up the benchtop. For serious entertainers, it’s non-negotiable.”

Taking entertaining to the next level, the advice Nasrallah gives to homeowners renovating is clear. “Consider sparkling water on tap.” This is especially true when it comes to entertaining, with the elegant Billi Multifunction Mixer Tap providing a great conversation starter. As Nasrallah states, “It’s the ultimate hosting hack. Guests always comment on it, and it eliminates endless bottles cluttering the fridge.”

Compliant to WaterMark Certification with a 5-Star WELS rating, the Billi Multifunction Mixer Tap has been recognised by a panel of global design experts as a solution to satisfy density reform in residential developments and flexible workspaces. Moreover, with the choice of a worry-free classic installation or seamless retrofit, the Billi Multifunction Mixer Tap will help clear your counterspace no matter the size of your renovation. With an optimised spout tip to ensure optimal user experience, the tap features a 26cm clearance and 180-degree arch rotation.

With its elegantly curved goose-neck spout and minimal interface, the tap, while beautiful is designed to make life a breeze: “Great kitchens aren’t just beautiful—they’re tools for connection,” says Nasrallah. Every detail, from the stone to the sparkling water tap, should make life (and hosting) more joyful.”

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Gillian Serisier

Gillian Serisier is the editor of both Habitus and Indesign print publications, where she covers all corners of architecture, design and art. Working with guest editors across architecture, interior designer and product designer, Gillian is focusing a varied gaze on the design world. Moreover, Gillian's extensive knowledge and sharp words make for compelling storytelling.

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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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