Recognised as the new guard of design, Brahman, or rather Brem, as he prefers, takes on the role of Guest Editor with ease. Introducing Habitus’s audience to many of his friends and admired suppliers, artists, and artisans in the Light Box section (Light Box from page #21), we are treated to a cavalcade of desirable objects. In Profiles, we go in depth with fashion designer Amy Lawrance, Kallie Blauhorn, and the very extraordinary Palinda Kannangara, whose unique style of architecture is defining a new Sri Lankan aesthetic (Profiles from page 91).
Encapsulating the issue theme of “Future”, we look forward to a world of design that is all about caring, nurturing, and approaching all we do with the long game in mind. How we go about things has changed and is a constantly evolving process, from how we travel (to India for example) to how we self reflect (through art as with Floria Tosca), and what it means to make a home in a fragile world where the feeling of a place is a defining characteristic. (Features from page # 122).
Of course this is the Winnings x Habitus House of the Year Issue and we are delighted to present our selection of Houses of the Year. The winners will be announced in November, but frankly each is a winner of absolutely extraordinary quality. (From page 63)
The projects in this issue are astounding, with Singapore’s first 3Dprinted , multi-storey home by the brilliant Park + Associates. In China, we have Lake House by Wutopia Lab. Constructed in just 40 days, the project uses modular components for expediated building. Brem’s own project, Ek Onkar, is a delight of gorgeously curated layers that coalesce with steely precision to create a remarkable home. SJB always does something astounding and the latest is a new take on a project they first worked on 15 years ago. There is also a deeply personal aspect to the projects, with architects making their own homes. Studio ZAWA, the new practice for Brian Zulaikha and Colebee Wright, have created a new home for Zulaikha and partner Janet Lawrence, while Olivia Shih of STUDIOLIVE has made a nomad’s home that explores the idea of how she actually wants to live. Included in these personal forays is the entirely lovely Hugh Main of Spirit Level, who has designed a garden for his parents, and it is bliss. (On location from page 142).
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Sit back, relax, and dream soft dreams of a sustainable future!
Gillian Serisier
