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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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Design Hunter™ Q+A with Fabio Fanuli
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Design Hunter™ Q+A with Fabio Fanuli

Habitusliving hears from Fabio Fanuli, director of family owned designer furniture company Fanuli Furniture, about his distinctly Italian-flavoured design favourites.


Your name: Fabio Fanuli   

What you do: Director of Fanuli Furniture

Your latest project: Sophia and Mark’s Residence in Mosman. A project that spanned six months and encapsulated all living areas. The abode was a restored federation house with a contemporary extension.

Who are three people that inspire/excite you:

1)  Nelson Mandela
2)  Antonio Citterio
3)  Mary Mackillop

What is your favourite…

Car/bike/plane/boat model: Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

Chair model: The Elephant Wood by Neuland for Kristalia

Residential space: Palazzo Ducale (Venice)

Commercial space: Triennale di Milano

Decorative product: Coral Light by Pallucco 

Functional product: ‘Box’ by Kristalia 

Handmade good: Tortellini

Mass-produced good: Fiat 500

Meal: Pesce Al Forno

Restaurant: Cipri Restaurant – Paddington

Drink: Prosecco

Bar: Dolce & Gabbana bar in Milan

item in your studio: Feel Good Alto by Citterio (Flexform)

piece of technology: iPhone

historical figure: Michelangelo

fictional character: Guido Orefice from Life is Beautiful

Vice: Dark chocolate

Virtue: Patience

What does the term ‘Design Hunter’ mean to you? The quest for original, beautiful & functional ideas that enhance, enrich and inspire.


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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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