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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HABITUS LOVES… DIPPING

Dip-dyeing and two toning may not be an innovative process, but it is definitely become more popular in 2011.

SPOOL CHAIR
		Designed by: Keisuke Fujiwara Why we love it: The subtle gradations of the colour and the meticulous process. This Thonet ‘spool’ chair involved the wrapping of 12 km of 12 different coloured threads around the classic chair to create a beautiful dipped look. Where you can learn more about this designer: Keisuke Fujiwara
DIP DYED KNOTS
		Designed by: Tanya Aguiñiga Why we love it: Created by an accessories and furniture designer from Los Angeles these Dipped Rope Knot Bracelets are inspired by the coloured fruits and candy vendors of Tijuana. Where you can get it: Anguiniga Design
BEATRICE
		Designed by: Aeon Why we love it: Upholstered in Pelle Frau leather this teak and oak chair offers a classic and neutral ‘dipped’ look to any room. The lightness of its lines results in a form of harmonious grace. Where you can get it: Corporate Culture
EMBRACE
		Designed by: Elize Gabriel Why we love it: Made by an innovative French industrial designer this chair and table collection is constructed from two tone zelfo. This is a material which is 95 percent water when liquid and 100 percent cellulose fibre when solid. The various contrasts in this collection makes the shapes and shades look organic. Where you can get it: Galerie Gosserez
PHILIPPE I
		Designed by: Casamina Why we love it: Easy to place in any type of environment, either singularly or in pairs this collection evokes the romanticism of candle-lit dinners on a balmy Parisian night. These dipped tables extend the formal language presented by Casamina in their Marie Antoinette Pop Collection circa 2009. Where you can get it: Casamina
URUSHI BAMBOO
		Designed by: Mori Kowa Why we love it: Mori Kowa is a master craftsman of Japanese Urushi. This technique is based on a cultural belief that the sap of the tree must be returned to the wood of a tree and has been in practice for over 6000 years. Where you can get it: Ashes & Milk
MARSHALL KORSHAK
		Designed by: Marshall Korshak Why we love it: 2011 has been the year of riots. Made of bronze dipped in 14k gold, artist & curator. Marshall Korshak’s “Gold Brick” make a wonderful souvenir. lists for $5000 sold via Class Struggle. Where you can get it Class Struggle
GOLD DETAILS
		Designed by: Built by Wendy Why we love it: The gold details in the Built by Wendy Fall 2011 Collection makes the simple pieces so much more exciting. Where you can get it: Built by Wendy

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Habitusliving Editor

HABITUS LOVES… DIPPING

SPOOL CHAIR

DIP DYED KNOTS

BEATRICE

EMBRACE

PHILIPPE I

URUSHI BAMBOO

MARSHALL KORSHAK

GOLD DETAILS

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