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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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LiveLife Design Hunter Series tickets on sale!

LiveLife Design Hunter Series is a unique conversation series that explores living in design, running as part of Sydney Indesign 2015, 13–15 August.


 

Tickets for the LiveLife Design Hunter Series are now on sale! LiveLife Design Hunter Series will span three topics including; ‘Art, design & architecture. The intersection of creativity’, ‘Longevity & Icons: Is the age of the icon over?’ and ‘Future of the Home: Models of living in the future’.

 

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Art, design & architecture. The intersection of creativity

How do these creative elements intersect?
Can you have one without the other?
How are they different?
Why are they important and to whom?

Speakers: Gene Sherman, Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, Nahji Chu, misschu, and Nick Tobias, Tobias Partners.

Where: Spence & Lyda Showroom, 184 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills

When: Friday, 14th August – 11:30am

Cost: $40, click here to reserve your place

 

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Longevity & Icons: Is the age of the icon over? (Friday session)

What is an ‘icon’?
What is the purpose in discussing them?
Why is it an important concept? Why not?
How does someone or something become an icon?
What happens when this occurs?
Why are we so obsessed with icons?
How does the concept of sustainability tie in with the concept of icons?

Speakers: Sam Marshall and Tim Ross.

Where: KE-ZU Showroom, Level 1, 69 O’Riordan Street, 
Alexandria

When: Friday, 14th August – 12:00pm

Cost: $40, >click here to reserve your place

 

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Longevity & Icons: Is the age of the icon over? (Saturday Session)

What is an ‘icon’?
What is the purpose in discussing them?
Why is it an important concept? Why not?
How does someone or something become an icon?
What happens when this occurs?
Why are we so obsessed with icons?
How does the concept of sustainability tie in with the concept of icons?

Speakers: Meryl Hare and Luigi Rossell.

Where: Living Edge Showroom, The Woolstores, Shed 74, 4D Huntley Street

When: Saturday, 15th August – 11:00am

Cost: $40, click here to reserve your place

 

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Future of the Home: Models of living in the future

How will we live in the future?
What are the concerns and considerations?
Why is the idea of community important and how do you create it or make the most of it?
How do we achieve a balance of community and privacy in communal living?
What direction will materials, finishes and colours take in future homes?

Speakers: Koichi Takada, Hannah Tribe and William Smart.

Where: Jardan, 31 Dunning Ave, Rosebery

When: Saturday, 15th August – 2:00pm

Cost: $40, click here to reserve your place

 

Buy tickets to LiveLife Design Hunter Series, 13–14 August at www.sydneyindesign.com.au/livelife-design-hunter-series/


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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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