Meet The Visionary Behind Ovolo Hotels
No doubt we have all encountered frustrations in our travels, but few have turned those frustrations into a collection of bold and bespoke boutique hotels.
Palinda Kannangara Champions Design For Need, Not Excess
Architect Palinda Kannangara joins the jury for Habitus House of the Year 2019, and his focus is on innovative yet timeless architectural articulations of culture, climate, user, and lifestyle. Nothing more, nothing less.
In Conversation with Tim Gurner
Tim Gurner is the Founder of eponymous development company Gurner. With dozens of successful projects under his belt, he and his team are constantly searching for new ways to innovate and provide unprecedented levels of luxury.
StylecraftHOME: Champions Of Honest And Expressive Design
Tony Russell, Brand Director at StylecraftHOME, is working towards elegant and contemporary pieces to enhance residential spaces. Here, he discusses Habitus House of the Year and the evolving nature of design across the Indo Pacific Region.
Sook Kim Focuses On The Details
Sook Kim undertook an architectural student exchange from Seoul to the Queensland University of Technology – and ended up staying.
The New Zealand Perspective: Habitus House Of The Year 2019
Habitus’ New Zealand contributing writer Andrea Stevens shares her personal insight and experience of heading the hunt for New Zealand’s presence in the 2019 Habitus House of the Year selection.
Nicholas Gurney Uses Design Thinking In Compact Spaces To Maximum Effect
Nicholas Gurney is a designer who considers minimal living a testament to his design practice through maximising space and materials.
According To Hogg & Lamb, There Are Two Types Of Architects
Take a look through the portfolio – online or via instagram – of Brisbane-based Hogg & Lamb, and you might be surprised to see that one project doesn’t necessarily mirror the characteristics of another.
Outdoor Styling Is A Breeze With These Bamboo Planters
The Australian dream of achieving seamless and stylistic connections between indoor and outdoor spaces is now easier than ever, thanks to Adam Robinson Design, House of Bamboo, and Outdoor Designer Store.
Getting To Know Bitte Design Studio
Yvonne Xu sits down with Agatha Carolina and Chrisye Octaviani, founders of Jakarta-based Bitte Design Studio, to talk design business and what it means to create sustainable spaces.
Meet Hetty McKinnon: Goddess Of The Heart Of The Home
Hetty McKinnon’s food is grounded in the flavours of her youth, the gastronomic influence of her immigrant mother, and a love for community and family.
VOLA And The History And Future Of Tapware
The story of tapware designer VOLA goes back over 50 years and while a lot has changed, their philosophy and trademark Danish craftsmanship continues to inform all their designs. Few know this better than Birthe Tofting, Director of International Sales and Marketing.
Finding Joy In Design Is What Wynk Collaborative Is All About
Singapore-based design studio Wynk Collaborative channels the spirit of creative collaboration into projects that visually stimulate and engage users with their spaces.
Cross Cultural Exchange: From Melbourne To Colombo And Back Again
Australian graduate architect Tanya Banagala lived and worked for two years in Sri Lanka; an experience that changed the way she thinks about architecture and practice.