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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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Winnings x Habitus House of the Year 2025: The first shortlist drop is here!
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Winnings x Habitus House of the Year 2025: The first shortlist drop is here!

We’ll be revealing this year’s full shortlist of 26 projects for Habitus House of the Year over four drops – and here is your first set, announcing seven nominated projects.


The 2025 Winnings x Habitus House of the Year program is officially underway, and we’re thrilled to unveil the first selection from this year’s shortlist. In partnership with Winnings, alongside Rogerseller and Billi, we’ve assembled an outstanding jury of industry leaders to evaluate 26 residential projects across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

This year’s extensive jury – featuring Albert Mo, Alie Whelan, Amelia Borg, Ben Peake, Bradley Kerr, Brahman Perera, Gillian Serisier, Jean Graham, Lachlan Seegers, Mardi Doherty, Mark Austin, Phillip Withers, Sally Knibbs, Timothy Alouani-Roby and Tim Jackson – will convene at Winnings’ Richmond showroom in Melbourne for an intensive judging day, deliberating to select the ultimate winner.

Now, let us introduce the first seven projects vying for the title of 2025 Winnings x Habitus House of the Year!

Saikhoo House by Anonym

Bangkok, Thailand
Photography by DOF SkyGround, Soopakorn Srisakul

Clifton House by Anthony Gill Architects

Gadigal Country, Eora / North Bondi, NSW
Photography by Rory Gardiner

New Castle by Anthony St John Parsons

Awabakal & Worimi Country / Newcastle, NSW
Photography by Benjamin Hosking

House in Erskineville by Architect George

Gadigal Country, Eora / Erskineville, NSW
Photography by Joanne Ly

Cake House by ASA

Dharawal Country, Yuin / Mollymook, NSW
Photography by Barton Taylor

Babylon House by Casey Brown

Darramurragal Country, Dharug / Bilgola Plateau, NSW
Photography by Zella Casey Brown

Little Young Street 4A & 4B by David Langston-Jones

Gadigal Country, Eora / Redfern, NSW
Photography by Rory Gardiner, Colby Vexler, Matteo Dal Vera & Anthony Browell

Keep your eye out for the next reveals, especially on our Instagram. People’s Choice Award voting will open on 15th October.

Read about the jury announcement here.


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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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